The London Borough of Brent is a London borough in north west London which is surrounded by other boroughs: Harrow to the northwest, Barnet to the northeast, Camden to the east and Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster to the south.
History
Brent was formed in 1965 from the Boroughs of Wembley and Willesden in Middlesex. Its name derives from the River Brent which runs through the Borough.
Motto
Brent's motto is Forward Together.
Areas
Political composition
The current political composition of Brent Council is:
Labour: 35
Conservative: 18
Lib Dem: 10
Landmarks
The Brent Cross shopping centre is located in the London Borough of Barnet, not Brent. It takes its name from the River Brent which runs through the site.
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Last updated: 05-16-2005 15:00:38