[Reposted from 2004] Mike McGuinness: "Do I HAVE to front the Brent Cross Cricklewood Public Exhibition 2014? Can't JJ - we pay him enough! Oh, he's a busted flush, is he? Gawd, give me the slanted wording then, London Communications Public Relations..."

"Hello, Gullible Punters! [He didn't say that.]

"I am pleased to inform you that the Brent Cross Cricklewood development partners, having gained planning consent for the masterplan earlier this year, will shortly begin a series of public exhibitions showcasing the detailed designs for the first stage of the regeneration.

"This first part of the scheme will:

• Renew and revive Clitterhouse Playing Fields and Claremont Park creating two beautiful community parks, as well as starting to create Brent Riverside Park
• Make major improvements to local roads and junctions for the benefits of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists
• Prepare the ground for a new town centre on either side of the North Circular, linked by a landmark new Living Bridge.

["Why aren't we saying anything about the !#@$%& shopping centre? And the waste incinerator? And the extra 29,000 cars per day? Oh, we deliberately don't mention 'em! I've never understood PR."]
 
"The public exhibitions will start on Friday 10 October at Brent Cross Shopping Centre and continue until Saturday 18 October, visiting two other venues in the area – the Crown Moran Hotel on Cricklewood Broadway, and the Hendon Leisure Centre. Details of the public exhibition times and venues can be found below. ["Did you see wot I wrote for the Commons Select Committee? They didn't ask me again. Funny that."]

"The exhibitions will provide an opportunity to learn more about Brent Cross Cricklewood and how it will be delivered over the coming years as well as ask any questions and meet the project team. ["Do we mention that Hammerson is clearing off as soon as possible, and Barnet is trying to find another poor punter to keep the miserable show on the road? Oh, we keep shtum about that? Mmm."]

"In the meantime if you would like any further information about the plans, please do not hesitate to contact the consultation team on 0800 881 5303 (freephone) or email info@brentcrosscricklewood.com. Our plans will also be available on our website www.brentcrosscricklewood.com from the 10 October. ["And not a second before. We're no fools!"]

"I look forward to seeing you." ["Do we do irony, then?"]

Mike McGuinness,
Development Director ["Can I go now?"]

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BRENT CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE

Centre Court, Prince Charles Drive, London, NW4 3FP

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Friday 10 October, 10am – 8pm

Saturday 11 October, 9am – 8pm

Sunday 12 October, 12pm – 6pm

CROWN MORAN HOTEL

Sala Room, 142-152 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3ED

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Tuesday 14 October, 12pm – 8pm

Wednesday 15 October, 12pm – 8pm

HENDON LEISURE CENTRE

Studio 1, Marble Drive, Brent Cross, London, NW2 1XQ

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Friday 17 October, 12pm – 8pm

Saturday 18 October, 11am – 5pm