There could be no finer tribute to Leonard Johnson and Brent community activism than Bridge Park being granted listed status.

Lord Boateng, the UK's first Black Cabinet Minister

Bridge Park must be listed — it is perfect positive history.

Lord Hastings, Chairman of SOAS and Vice President of UNICEF

Bridge Park is a historically significant building. Its founding at a time of significant racial tension in our cities in the early 1980s marks it out as a pioneering model of engagement with alienated young people.

Trevor Phillips, former Head of the Commission for Racial Equality

As the Member of Parliament for Brent East, I know how deeply valued Bridge Park is not just by myself and campaigners, but by our whole community [...] I strongly urge you to consider this application with the seriousness it deserves.

Dawn Butler, Labour MP for Brent East

I have always advocated that Bridge Park should be refurbished—not torn down—to preserve the history of the site for the Afro-Caribbean community centred in Stonebridge and Harlesden.

Margaret McLennan, former Deputy Leader of Brent Council

Charles Robert Ashbee, who can be regarded as the originator of the listing system, believed strongly that buildings were worthy of saving not just as bricks and mortar, but because of the way they are used, for their human and social functions. Bridge Park is an outstanding example of this.

Colin Thom, Director of the Survey of London

While the reuse of existing buildings is becoming an educational imperative and legal requirement, HPCC was pioneering this approach nearly half a century ago and their efforts deserve to be recognised.

Edward Denison, Professor at the Barlett School of Architecture, UCL

As someone working daily to embed design excellence and equity in London’s spatial future, I believe strongly that we must protect precedents like Bridge Park—not just for their past significance, but for the lessons they hold for the future of inclusive development.

Betty Owoo, Chair of the New London Architecture NextGen Committee

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