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Waterman's

Any news about Waterman's rising like a phoenix from the ashes at a new Brentford location?

Eric Alan Leach ● 11h2 Comments ● 56m

The Albany Parade debacle

Just catching up with this issue and well done to Cllr Lambert for highlighting it. Looking in from the outside this seems to me like a classic case of councillors and council officers with limited or no commercial experience misunderstanding what is needed by local businesses and not being familiar with rules and regulations outside local government. The changes in the centre of Brentford have been very welcome but if there isn't a core of long established, local independent businesses at the heart of it, what has been created will have no soul.

Jeremy Parkinson ● 33d20 Comments ● 18h

Our M.P.

Report in today's 'i' paper that the only M.P. to challenge Rachel Reeves on her growth plans, specifically a third runway at Heathrow, at a meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party last night, was Ruth Cadbury.

Vanessa Smith ● 7d10 Comments ● 1d

Time called on Balraj finally?

As he previously turned up just in time to avoid forfeiture, it looks likely that he has made a miscalculation on his calendar and will finally be ousted. That is of course, unless Labour say that the breach of the Act was de minimis if he turns up to the January council meeting or they offer him special dispensation. If they cared about residents of the ward they would be doing everything they possibly could to get him out.

Kenneth Seally ● 63d55 Comments ● 4d

Brentford newsagent - daily deliveries of newspapers

Please, any suggestions of Brentford newsagents that deliver newspapers seven days week.

Chris Dakers ● 11d1 Comments ● 5d

M&S coming to Brentford?

I know these articles appear very often and there may not be much substance to them but Brentford appears to be ticking some boxes for M&S. The suggestion is that it would be a Simply Food outlet rather than a full line store so it could be just a shop at a petrol station.https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/ms-shares-wish-list-over-34247090

Kenneth Seally ● 61d15 Comments ● 9d

235 Bus

I am really surprised seeing the history of this bus that no one recently has commented on the appalling service at each end of the route. At the Sunbury end most stop at Sunbury Cross or Lower Feltham which for most of use has no effect but with time distances of up to 35 minutes to Great West Quarter and at times 4 buses at at Busch corner. Surely the operator is in breach of their contract. I've heard of  the road works at Green Lane now  finished and batteries needing charging. As an excuse. Used to be the bollards at GWQ but these have been down for ages.

David Squire ● 20d5 Comments ● 11d

Can I get some answers Ruth Cadbuey

You and your party have been in power for 6 months and so far you have achieved the following:Taken winter fuel payments off the pensioners when the price increased by 10% and knowing there will be further rises in AprilSeen food prices all but doubleVoted against an inquiry into the grooming, abuse and rape of children by organised gangs of PakistanisHidden the truth about the Southport killer who your Government knew was a terrorist  Crashed the economy by telling the world there was an imaginary black hole which you created by paying the unions anything they wanted.Then increasing employers national insurance which only a moron wouldthink would not lead to job losses, cuts in investment and training.Continue to allow illegal migration to reach unprecedented levels putting a burden on the taxpayer of 9.8 billion per year (oh! is that half of your black hole}  Creating one new quango every week since you came to power.So,Ruth,can you tell me if you are proud of yourself and your party's record so far.

Robert Ayres ● 26d15 Comments ● 19d

Dog Bombs

Is it just me or is going for a walk in Brentford now like trying to swerve mines.I have recently moved back to Brentford after having been away for a couple of years. I have started taking some what used to be nice walks along the canal, Syon park, etc. I just can’t believe the amount of little brown bombs waiting around every corner. Are dog owners just not bothering anymore? Now don’t jump down my throat, I know most owners are responsible and pick up after there dogs. I can’t be the only person to notice.

nicholas bagnall ● 22d1 Comments ● 22d

My pack of Polish beetroot soup ...CONTAINED A MOUSE!

I'm not joking.Please see my report on the Forum of Chiswickw4.comAdvice needed!

Jim Lawes ● 89d8 Comments ● 23d

Great West Road History - book by James Marshall  Message:

See article on front page.Just to say I bought this book as a Christmas present for family member and he is loving it.  Wield worth getting hold of a copy.

Sarah Felstead ● 26d1 Comments ● 25d

Over 60 and a bit unsteady?

Hounslow are offering a 'Stay Steady and Active' event at the Fountain leisure centre on January 22nd 10-1.https://steadyandactive.co.uk/new-year-steady-and-active-event/

Susan Kelly ● 27d1 Comments ● 27d

Cllr. Lambert resignation.

Cllr. Guy Lambert has finally had enough, and it has been reported that he now resigned form the Labour Group. Whilst trying to help the business owners from Albany Parade finally get settled into the new premises further along the High St.in the new development, as they were expecting, Cllr. Lambert seems to have met with total intransigence from the powers that be at LBH. Even asking for the Leader and Deputy Leader to meet with him on Jan. 3 in an effort to resolve this appalling situation has met with a rebuff, apparently these two oh! so important individuals are citing 'family commitments' preventing them from putting in an appearance - really? People's livelihoods are on the line here, and whilst tomorrow may be short notice, shouldn't putting in a big effort to try and get this situation moving by the very people whose responsibility this is, be worth juggling a few things around to make it possible? What an indictment of the council Leadership  - simply appalling. With the big money goes big responsibilites.    

Vanessa Smith ● 33d5 Comments ● 28d

Happy New Year

Is there a problem with the forum on this site? The last posting is shown 24 December. I hope 2025 is a good year for everyone with good health and happiness.

Pat Kingham ● 34d4 Comments ● 32d

Cllr. Lambert suspended from Whip

I see from Guy's blog that having been summoned by Hounslow's version of Judge Jeffries court, he has been suspended from the Labour Whip for eight weeks. Don't you just love this display of democracy in action, who are any of them to sit in judgement? This council owes more to the Kremlin when it comes to openness and transparency, they don't even want us to be able to access their consultations without jumping through numerous hoops, and won't give us an answer as to why this is felt necessary. Obviously we all disagree form time to time, but a council that can't respect an honest view from one of its longer serving members needs to ask itself what they are all frightened of.

Vanessa Smith ● 67d35 Comments ● 42d

Is there a pong around Brentford?

The "Ealing Today" websiteis in the same family as BrentfordTW8.comOn their front newspage there is a Report about raw sewage being despatched directly from two small housing estates into the rivers Brent and Crane. These rivers flow downhill towards the River Thames ... and in the case of the River Brent through Brentford and alongside new homes.Not to spoil your evening meal ...I'll leave it there

Jim Lawes ● 82d16 Comments ● 46d

GSK Building plans set to be revealed

We are about to find out exactly what is planned for the massive GSK site.The developer has set up a www.hellobrentford.co.uk and is holding exhibitions next month.They do say that the plans are largely set. It looks like they might be willing to make minor changes but that is it. If you are hoping to see any further details on the project web site, get set for disappointment.

Kenneth Seally ● 67d7 Comments ● 46d

All change in Clifden Road, Brentford!

The Methodist Church in Clifden Road ,opposite the old Swimming Baths,was closed down some months ago and was "put on the Market"An interesting observation todayis that the building is to be relaunched as a Baptist Church.It will be the "London Baptist"It will have a South Korean flavour... and is an exciting addition for that Community.New Malden is a key location for the South Korean community too. It's where they have another Church ...which is well attended.

Jim Lawes ● 47d1 Comments ● 46d

Builders

Does anyone know of a reliable builder who is willing to do a small job?I'm having some new windows fitted but the window people have said that there is a small area of brickwork above a rear upstairs window which needs a bit of work before they do the fitting.I've contacted a couple of people but they don't seem to be interested.Help!

Alison Robins ● 55d0 Comments ● 55d