info@cricklewoodlibrary.org.uk
020 8438 8705
Barclays Bank have had a (non-cash) branch at the library for over a year now, and are keen to bring more services to the community over the coming months. They will be running an advice surgery for anyone who’s interested in how to identify and avoid financial and banking scams of all kinds.
The Metropolitan Police will be on hand between 1000 and 1200 on Wednesday 19 October, to answer all your questions and offer advice.
Just a little heads-up for everyone in Council Tax bands A-D (taken from the Brent Council website):
From 1 April 2022, the energy price cap will rise and many households will struggle to pay higher energy bills and to heat their homes.
To help households with rising energy costs, the Government has announced a £150 Council Tax rebate (payment) for households in bands A to D.
Who will receive this £150 payment (rebate)?
Properties in bands A to D
Most households in Council Tax bands A to D will qualify for a payment (rebate) of £150 from April 2022. The council will make a payment to households. This won’t have to be repaid.
If you pay less than £150 Council Tax, or you receive single person discount, or do not pay because you receive Council Tax support, you will still be entitled to the payment.
The payment will not be made for empty or second homes. It must be your main residence to get the money. If you don’t know which band your property is in, look on your latest bill or check your Council Tax band online.
In case you have missed it, or are not on the mailing list, here’s Brent’s latest Covid-19 advice and guidance.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKBRENT/bulletins/2a225be
Brent Council is organising a Be A Councillor! event for residents in the London Borough of Brent who are interested in becoming more involved in local government.
The event on Tuesday 15 October from 6.30pm will offer information about what is involved in becoming and being a councillor. It will feature a panel discussion with three current members of Brent Council, and there will be the opportunity to find out more about the role and responsibilities of a councillor. The event is taking place during Local Democracy Week 2019.
Programme:
6.30pm Registration and refreshments
7pm Welcome and Introductions
7.05pm Presentation: Councillors and Local Democracy in Brent
7.15pm Councillors’ Panel Discussion
8pm Q&A
8.30pm Close
To register please book a ticket on Eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-a-councillor-tickets-75130793225
Alternatively you can email StrategyandPartnerships@brent.gov.uk or call 020 8937 1068. If you have any questions contact James Diamond on 020 8937 1068.
Today’s Safer Internet Day. If you’re worried about what your kids might be up to on their computers, tablets and phones, there’s help at hand. The UK Safer Internet Centre offers a host of tips and advice for keeping your kids safe online. Better safe than sorry!
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/2017/tips-and-advice-parents-and-carers
According to Professor Gemma Moss, head of the UCL Institute of Education’s International Literacy Centre, books can help parents discuss gender stereotypes with their children.
If you’re wondering how to find these books, you could do worse than to start with the website A Mighty Girl, or GoodNet.
What do you think?