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(Special) (Establishment of Education & Children’s Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee), Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 27 July 2026 8.00 pm

July 27, 2026 at 8:00 pm Overview and Scrutiny Committee View on council website

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The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Harrow Council met on Monday 27 July 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the proposed establishment of an Education and Children's Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee.

Establishment of an Education and Children's Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee

The committee was scheduled to consider a report from the Strategic Director of Legal and Governance Services regarding the establishment of a new Education and Children's Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee. This sub-committee would likely focus on overseeing the council's functions related to education and children's services. The report pack indicated that representatives of voluntary aided schools and parent governors would have attendance, speaking, and voting rights on matters relating to the council's education functions. A representative from the Harrow Youth Parliament was also listed as a member.

The agenda also included standard procedural items such as noting the attendance of reserve members and receiving declarations of interest from those present. Any other business that could not otherwise be dealt with was also listed as a potential discussion point.

The meeting was scheduled to be held at Harrow Council Hub, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8LU. Members of the public could view the proceedings online via webcasts.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Samir Sumaria
Councillor Samir Sumaria Conservative Kenton East
Profile image for Councillor Anola Savjani
Councillor Anola Savjani Conservative North Harrow
Profile image for Councillor Thaya Idaikkadar
Councillor Thaya Idaikkadar Conservative Rayners Lane
Profile image for Councillor Raymond Grant
Councillor Raymond Grant Conservative Headstone
Profile image for Councillor Yusuf Yusuf
Councillor Yusuf Yusuf Labour Wealdstone South
Profile image for Councillor Amir Moshenson
Councillor Amir Moshenson Conservative Canons
Profile image for Councillor Caroline Ojo
Councillor Caroline Ojo Conservative Harrow on the Hill
Profile image for Councillor Hitesh Karia
Councillor Hitesh Karia Children’s Services Portfolio Holder Conservative Pinner South
Profile image for Councillor Ellé Goodwin-Freeman
Councillor Ellé Goodwin-Freeman Conservative Harrow on the Hill
Profile image for Councillor Ashish Halai
Councillor Ashish Halai Conservative Kenton West
Profile image for Councillor Rhys Benjamin
Councillor Rhys Benjamin Conservative Greenhill
Profile image for Councillor Maxine Henson
Councillor Maxine Henson Labour Roxbourne
Profile image for Councillor Mike Williams
Councillor Mike Williams Labour West Harrow
Profile image for Councillor Philip Benjamin
Councillor Philip Benjamin Conservative Stanmore
Profile image for Councillor Paul Osborn
Councillor Paul Osborn Leader of the Council Conservative Pinner

Topics

Strategic Director of Legal and Governance Services parent governors Establishment of an Education and Children's Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee Harrow Youth Parliament

Meeting Documents

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Monday 27-Jul-2026 20.00 Overview and Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

O and S Committee - Education and Children Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Appendix 2.pdf
Overview Scrutiny Committee -Education and Childrens Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee.pdf
Harrow Options Paper Childrens Scrutiny - Appendix 1.pdf
Report - Establishment of an Education and Childrens Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee Monday 27-Jul.pdf
Printed minutes Monday 27-Jul-2026 20.00 Overview and Scrutiny Committee.pdf