Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy 2021-23
Brent Council is assessing a habitat bank at Neasden Recreation Ground, and Welsh Harp dam wall investigatory works were discussed in November 2025.
Brent Council is currently exploring the creation of a habitat bank at Neasden Recreation Ground, with a feasibility study underway. This study, funded through Brent's Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy, includes due diligence and a financial assessment. An update on the scoping exercise is expected in early 2026, according to the Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee Public Reports Pack.
Separately, investigatory works on the Welsh Harp dam wall were discussed at the Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee meeting in November 2025. Access to the Welsh Harp will be facilitated for the Canal & River Trust and their contractors to conduct tests on the dam wall infrastructure. The Welsh Harp is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, jointly managed by Brent Council, the London Borough of Barnet, and the Canal & River Trust.
The Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy 2021-23 is a policy implemented by Brent Council for the London Borough of Brent, covering 2021-2023. This strategy relates to climate and ecological emergencies, and the Welsh Harp contributes to its aims.
Key facts
- An update on the scoping exercise for the Neasden Recreation Ground habitat bank is expected in early 2026. Source
- Investigatory works on the Welsh Harp dam wall were discussed at a committee meeting on 24 November 2025. Source
- Brent Council is exploring the possibility of creating a habitat bank at Neasden Recreation Ground. Source
- The feasibility study for the habitat bank is funded through Brent's Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy. Source
- The Welsh Harp is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Source
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