twinning arrangement with Nablus
Brent Council continues its twinning arrangement with Nablus, having rejected a petition to end the partnership in July 2025.
Brent Council rejected a petition to end its twinning arrangement with Nablus, a town in the West Bank, during a full council meeting in July 2025. Petitioners had raised concerns about militancy and potential division within the borough, arguing the partnership was political symbolism. The council's Leader, Councillor Muhammed Butt, acknowledged these concerns while affirming the council's commitment to the arrangement.
The twinning arrangement is a partnership intended to promote peace and cultural exchange between Brent Council and the Palestinian city. No further discussions or decisions regarding the partnership have been reported by Brent Council since the rejection of the petition in July 2025.
Key facts
- Brent Council rejected a petition to stop its twinning arrangement with Nablus in July 2025. Source
- The decision was made during a full council meeting. Source
- Petitioners raised concerns about militancy and division within the borough. Source
- Councillor Muhammed Butt affirmed the council's commitment to the arrangement. Source
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