Harlesden already has two casinos on the same street, Park Parade, where Silvertime Amusements Ltd wants to open a new adult gaming centre. However, the recent closure of a High Street pawnbroker has meant the 3 per cent threshold wouldn’t be exceeded. Park Parade is already a hotspot for antisocial behaviour and Harlesden’s local policing team have previously opposed plans to give a licence to the premises. One resident, who wished to not be named, believes opening a new gambling site will “encourage more people to hang around Park Parade” drinking and harassing passers-by. The demonstration was organised by three Labour councillors from Harlesden and Kensal Green, Cllr Jumbo Chan, Cllr Matt Kelcher and Cllr Mili Patel.

Source: The Times October 19, 2023 14:35 UTC