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Cabinet - Thursday 11 June 2026 6.30 pm
June 11, 2026 at 6:30 pm Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Cabinet of Harrow Council convened on Thursday 11 June 2026, addressing a range of key decisions including the introduction of an Article 4 Direction to control Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), the extension of the Highways Works Contract, and the commissioning of domiciliary care services. The meeting also saw the approval of the draft West London Waste Plan for public consultation and the awarding of contracts for Harrow Careline and the domestic gas servicing and maintenance.
Key decisions made included the approval of an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights for the conversion of dwelling houses into small HMOs across the entire borough, a move aimed at better managing concentrations and impacts on local amenity. The Cabinet also approved a two-year extension to the Highways Works Contract with JB Riney, increasing its total value to £128 million, to ensure service continuity while a new long-term contract is procured. Furthermore, the existing procurement for home care services was abandoned due to insufficient compliant bids, with a decision made to recommence a revised competitive process. The Cabinet also approved the direct award of the HIV Community Support Service contract to the incumbent provider, Living Well, for a term of five years with an option to extend. Other significant decisions included the approval of the draft West London Waste Plan for public consultation and the continuation of the Harrow Careline service through an agreement with Lambeth Council. The Cabinet also approved capital maintenance works for Harrow's leisure centres and noted the timetable for the development of the Council's Policy Framework.
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Cabinet advisory panels and forums
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet of Harrow Council approved the membership and terms of reference for Cabinet Advisory Panels and Consultative Forums, including the appointment of Chairs and Nominated Members. This decision was made on 11 June 2026. The approved memberships and terms of reference are detailed in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report.
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Appointment of Portfolio Holder Assistants
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet of Harrow Council approved the appointment of Portfolio Holder Assistants and the payment of Special Responsibility Allowance to them from 11 June 2026. The decision was made by the Cabinet of Harrow Council on 11 June 2026. The council will pay a Special Responsibility Allowance of £4,725 per annum to each appointed Portfolio Holder Assistant.
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Timetable for the Development of the Council's Policy Framework
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet of Harrow Council approved recommendations on 11 June 2026. They noted the timetable for the preparation and consideration of plans and strategies and authorised the Monitoring Officer to vary it if appropriate.
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Draft West London Waste Plan – approval to publish the pre submission version for comment (Regulation 19)
Recommend Forward to CouncilHarrow Council's Cabinet decided on 11 June 2026 to recommend to Council the approval of the publication of the pre-submission version of the West London Waste Plan for comment. The Cabinet also recommended that delegated authority be given to the Chief Planning Officer to make minor modifications and submit the plan to the Secretary of State. The decision included recommending that the Regulation 19 Proposed Submission version of the West London Waste Plan be used for development management purposes.
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Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) Update
Recommendations ApprovedHarrow Council's Cabinet approved recommendations regarding the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership on 11 June 2026. The decision was made to provide an update on the partnership's progress and to approve recommendations set out in an exempt appendix.
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Article 4 Direction relating to small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Recommendations ApprovedHarrow's Cabinet approved the introduction of an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights for converting dwelling houses to small Houses in Multiple Occupation. This decision, made on 11 June 2026, requires planning permission for such conversions. The decision includes making the direction with immediate effect across the entire borough.
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