Councillor Adam Harrison
Email: adam.harrison@camden.gov.uk
Council: Camden
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Councillor Adam Harrison's council service across 2024 and 2025 has been marked by a consistent dedication to sustainable urban development, with a pronounced and detailed focus on environmental services and planning in the most recent year.
Key Themes and Priorities: Across both years, Harrison has championed sustainable transport and urban planning. In 2024, his priorities were heavily weighted towards transport policy, including the development of protected cycle networks, the implementation of Healthy School Streets, and balancing the needs of various road users. By 2025, his focus broadened significantly to encompass a wider range of environmental services and urban planning, with a particular emphasis on tackling issues of public cleanliness and fly-tipping. He also remained involved in core council financial decisions and statutory planning matters.
Evolution of Focus: Harrison's focus has evolved from a primary concentration on transport infrastructure and policy in 2024 to a more comprehensive and hands-on approach to environmental services and planning in 2025. While transport remains an underlying interest, the most recent year sees him directly addressing tangible issues like street cleanliness and the enforcement of environmental regulations, alongside his ongoing planning responsibilities.
Most Significant Contributions (Especially in Recent Years): In 2025, Harrison's most significant contributions include the announcement of a substantial £1 million investment in environmental services, aimed at improving street sweeping, nighttime patrols, and overall service flexibility. His strong stance on tackling fly-tipping with increased fines also stands out as a key initiative. Furthermore, his confirmation of permanent repairs for damaged cycle route wands on Haverstock Hill demonstrates a commitment to maintaining and improving existing sustainable infrastructure. He also played a crucial role in decision-making processes, voting on Revenue Estimates and Council Tax, and providing assurances on statutory planning powers.
In 2024, his contributions included chairing a Cabinet meeting on the Parking Policy Review and advocating for the Camden Transport Strategy Delivery Plan 2025-28, with a clear commitment to protected cycle infrastructure and Healthy School Streets.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: A consistent thread throughout Harrison's service is his dedication to creating a more sustainable and well-planned urban environment. He consistently engages with transport policy and infrastructure, and his role as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden underscores this ongoing commitment. His recent activities in 2025 demonstrate an expansion of this commitment to encompass the practicalities of maintaining a clean and functional urban space, alongside strategic planning.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Councillor Adam Harrison, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader, demonstrated a strong focus on environmental services and urban planning. He was particularly vocal about tackling fly-tipping and street cleanliness, announcing increased fines and a significant £1 million investment in environmental services. This funding was earmarked for enhanced street sweeping, nighttime patrols, and improved service flexibility. Harrison also addressed infrastructure concerns, confirming the commencement of permanent repairs for damaged cycle route wands on Haverstock Hill. He participated in key decision-making processes, voting in favor of Revenue Estimates and Council Tax settings, and provided assurances regarding statutory powers for significant planning decisions. While present at several meetings, his active contributions were primarily centered on environmental initiatives and planning matters.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During July 2025, Councillor Adam Harrison attended the Planning Committee meeting on July 3rd, where no specific actions or statements were recorded. In the Cabinet meeting on July 16th, in his roles as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader, he addressed concerns about statutory powers for a significant decision. He assured that the report contained full details, that officer information posed no risk to the Council, and that an in-principle decision was reasonable. He also clarified that the development delivery was already defined by the planning permission for the O2 site, distinguishing it from the technical decision. His appointment as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader occurred in May 2025, and he was absent from council meetings on April 7th and May 22nd, 2025.
Meetings in July 2025
Council - Monday, 21st July, 2025 7.00 pm - 21 July 2025
Adam Harrison was absent from the Council meeting held on Monday, 7th April, 2025, and the Council meeting held on Thursday, 22nd May, 2025. He was appointed as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader at the Council meeting held on Wednesday, 14th May, 2025.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.00 pm - 16 July 2025
During the Cabinet meeting on July 16th, 2025, Councillor Adam Harrison, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader, addressed concerns regarding the use of statutory powers for a significant decision. He stated that the full details of the proposal were available in the report, that the officer's information would not put the Council at risk, and that an in-principle decision was reasonable based on the provided information. He also clarified that what would be delivered in the development was already outlined in the planning permission granted for the O2 site, countering the suggestion that conflating development delivery with the technical decision was unhelpful.
Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - 15 July 2025
Adam Harrison was a member of the Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee present at the meeting on July 15th, 2025. However, the available documents do not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by him during the meeting.
Planning Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 7.00 pm - 3 July 2025
Adam Harrison was present at the Planning Committee meeting on July 3rd, 2025, as a member of the committee. There is no record of him speaking or taking any action during the meeting in the provided minutes or report pack.
During June 2025, Adam Harrison was noted as absent from the Cabinet meeting on April 2nd, 2025. There is no record of him saying or doing anything during the Cabinet meeting on June 4th, 2025.
Meetings in June 2025
Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 7.00 pm - 4 June 2025
Adam Harrison was listed as absent from the Cabinet meeting on April 2nd, 2025. There is no record of him saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Cabinet meeting on June 4th, 2025.
Adam Harrison served as a member of the Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee during its meeting on May 7th, 2025. However, there is no record of him speaking or taking any specific action during the meeting.
Meetings in May 2025
Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 9.30 am - 7 May 2025
Adam Harrison was a member of the Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee for the meeting on May 7th, 2025. However, the provided documents do not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
In April 2025, Councillor Adam Harrison, serving as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader, addressed concerns regarding damaged wands on the Haverstock Hill cycle route. He confirmed that the permanent scheme, which would include replacing the damaged wands, was scheduled to begin the following week. Harrison also voted in favor of the recommendations for the 2025/26 Revenue Estimates and Council Tax Setting.
Meetings in April 2025
Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 11.00 am - 24 April 2025
Councillor Adam Harrison was a member of the Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee for the meeting on April 24, 2025. However, the provided documents do not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Council - Monday, 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - 7 April 2025
Councillor Adam Harrison, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader, addressed a question concerning damage to wands along the Haverstock Hill cycle route. He stated that the permanent scheme was scheduled to commence the following week and that the damaged wands would be replaced as part of this project. He was unable to comment on their use in future schemes at that time. Additionally, Adam Harrison voted in favour of the recommendations presented by the Cabinet concerning the 2025/26 Revenue Estimates and Council Tax Setting.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 7.00 pm - 2 April 2025
Adam Harrison, as the Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader, is the author of the report Camden Local Plan Proposed Submission Draft (SC/2025/04)
. The report seeks Cabinet approval for the Camden Local Plan Proposed Submission Draft to be published for comment and subsequently submitted to the government for public examination. The report recommends delegating authority to the Director of Economy, Regeneration and Investment, in consultation with Harrison, to make minor changes to the draft and policies map before publication. This includes factual updates, corrections, and non-material wording changes. The recommendations also include delegating authority to make appropriate changes to the draft, policies map, and supporting documents before and during the public examination in response to objectors' submissions, national policy changes, or requests from the Planning Inspector.
During March 2025, Councillor Adam Harrison, Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader, addressed issues of fly-tipping and street cleanliness. He announced increased fines for littering, fly-tipping, and graffiti, emphasizing Camden's commitment to utilizing fixed penalty notices and pursuing prosecutions for environmental crimes. Councillor Harrison also noted that approximately 30% of businesses in the borough lack waste contracts, contributing to street waste problems. In response to a supplementary question, he revealed an additional £1 million investment in environmental services. This funding is designated for enhanced street sweeping, increased nighttime patrols to mitigate the effects of the evening and night-time economy, the deployment of cargo bikes for improved service flexibility, and a review of time banding.
Meetings in March 2025
Council - Monday, 3rd March, 2025 7.00 pm - 3 March 2025
Councillor Adam Harrison, Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader, addressed concerns about fly-tipping and street cleanliness. He stated that fines for littering, fly-tipping, and graffiti have been increased, with a clear message that Camden will utilize fixed penalty notices and pursue prosecutions for environmental crimes. He also highlighted that approximately 30% of businesses in the borough lack waste contracts, contributing to street waste issues. In response to a supplementary question, Councillor Harrison announced an additional £1 million investment in environmental services. This funding will support increased street sweeping, additional nighttime patrols to address the impacts of the evening and night-time economy, the rollout of cargo bikes for greater service flexibility, and a review of time banding.
During February 2025, Adam Harrison, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader, attended a Cabinet meeting on February 26th. He also attended a Planning Committee meeting on February 27th as a member of the committee. However, the available records do not indicate that he spoke or took any specific actions during either meeting beyond his attendance.
Meetings in February 2025
Planning Committee - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.00 pm - 27 February 2025
Councillor Adam Harrison is listed as a member of the Planning Committee. However, the available documents do not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 pm - 26 February 2025
Adam Harrison attended the Cabinet meeting on February 26th, 2025, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader. The provided documents do not contain any record of him speaking or taking specific actions during the meeting beyond his attendance.
During January 2025, Adam Harrison was present at the Cabinet meeting on January 15th. However, there is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during this meeting.
Meetings in January 2025
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 22 January 2025
There is no record of Adam Harrison speaking or taking action in the provided documents for the Cabinet meeting on January 15th, 2025. While he is listed as a member of the Cabinet present at a previous meeting on December 11, 2024, no specific contributions are attributed to him in the reports pack for the January 15th meeting.
Council - Monday, 20th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 20 January 2025
Adam Harrison was present at the Council meeting on January 20, 2025. However, the available documents do not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Throughout 2024, Councillor Adam Harrison, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, demonstrated a consistent focus on transport policy and sustainable urban development. In June, he chaired a Cabinet meeting addressing the PARKING POLICY REVIEW (SC/2023/37)
, engaging with deputations and discussing specific concerns about motorcycle parking and visitor scratch cards. By November, his attention had shifted to the Camden Transport Strategy Delivery Plan 2025-28 and Local Implementation Plan. Key priorities included advocating for the development of protected cycle networks while considering non-cyclists, implementing Healthy School Streets, and exploring alternatives for schools not receiving greening. He also addressed the need to balance cyclist and other road user needs, particularly concerning floating bus stops, and confirmed the Council's commitment to protected cycle infrastructure. Councillor Harrison was delegated authority for revisions to the 3-year transport program, including TfL LIP submissions.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During the November 13th Cabinet meeting, Councillor Adam Harrison, as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, discussed the Camden Transport Strategy Delivery Plan 2025-28 and Local Implementation Plan. He highlighted the importance of considering non-cyclists in the development of protected cycle networks and confirmed the Council's commitment to implementing Healthy School Streets where possible, with alternative greening for other schools. Councillor Harrison also acknowledged a request to advocate for the 603 bus with the Greater London Authority and stated there was no firm timescale for reviewing the workplace parking levy. He noted evolving guidance on floating bus stops, emphasizing the need to balance cyclist and other road user needs, and reiterated the Council's dedication to creating protected cycle infrastructure. He was delegated authority for further revisions to the 3-year programme, including annual TfL LIP submissions up to 2027/2028.
Meetings in November 2024
Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 7.00 pm - 13 November 2024
Councillor Adam Harrison, as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, addressed several key aspects of the Camden Transport Strategy Delivery Plan 2025-28 and Local Implementation Plan. He emphasized the importance of representing non-cyclists in the development of a protected cycle network. Councillor Harrison confirmed the Council's intention to implement Healthy School Streets at all possible schools, with alternative greening initiatives for those where this is not feasible. He also acknowledged a request to advocate for the 603 bus with the Greater London Authority. Regarding the workplace parking levy, he stated there was no firm timescale for its review. On the topic of floating bus stops, he noted that guidance had evolved and stressed the need to balance the needs of cyclists and other road users. Councillor Harrison reiterated the Council's commitment to creating protected cycle infrastructure wherever possible. Finally, he was delegated authority to make further revisions to the 3-year programme, including annual TfL LIP submissions up to 2027/2028.
During October 2024, Adam Harrison had no recorded activity or statements in the provided council meeting documents. He was noted as having been absent from a previous Cabinet meeting in July 2024.
Meetings in October 2024
Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - 9 October 2024
There is no record of Adam Harrison speaking or taking action in the provided documents for the Cabinet meeting on 2024-10-09. He is noted as having been absent from a previous Cabinet meeting on 2024-07-17.
During June 2024, Councillor Adam Harrison, in his roles as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader, chaired a Cabinet meeting on June 5th. He actively participated in discussions regarding the PARKING POLICY REVIEW (SC/2023/37)
, acknowledging the contributions of deputations and addressing specific concerns related to motorcycle parking charges and visitor parking scratch card proposals.
Meetings in June 2024
Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th June, 2024 7.00 pm - 5 June 2024
Councillor Adam Harrison, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden and Deputy Leader, chaired the meeting. During the discussion of the PARKING POLICY REVIEW (SC/2023/37)
, he thanked the deputations for their contributions and responded to points raised concerning motorcycle parking charges and visitor parking scratch card proposals.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council - Monday, 21st July, 2025 7.00 pm
The Council of Camden Council scheduled a meeting for 21 July 2025, where they were expected to discuss a range of topics, including amendments to motions, cultural investments, homelessness, and the adoption of the Hampstead Neighbourhood Plan. The meeting was also scheduled to include a statement by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Richard Olszewski, and a question and answer session with cabinet members.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.00 pm
Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Camden Council Cabinet meeting on 16 July 2025.
Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm
The Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee met on 15 July 2025 to discuss the appointment of a new Executive Director for Investment, Place and Opportunity. The sub-committee was scheduled to note the appointment process, review the job details, and interview a candidate. Following the interview, they were to decide whether to recommend the candidate for the position, pending cabinet approval.
Planning Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 7.00 pm
The Camden Council Planning Committee met on 3 July 2025, considering planning applications for Stables Market, Elizabeth Mews and Rudall Crescent. Councillors granted conditional planning permission for an interactive entertainment venue in Stables Market, and for residential and commercial development in Elizabeth Mews and Rudall Crescent, with delegated authority given to officers to amend a condition relating to a privacy screen.
Planning Committee - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of Camden Council convened on 5 June 2025, to discuss several planning applications and related matters. The agenda included consideration of major developments, conservation issues, and community impact, with a focus on balancing development goals with local concerns and policy requirements.
Decisions from Meetings
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Minutes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
... the minutes of the meeting held on 17th September 2025 were approved and signed as a correct record.
Recommendations Approved
Notification of Any Items of Business that the Chair Decides to Take as Urgent
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to note that there were no items of urgent business to be considered.
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Business that the Chair Decides to Take as Urgent
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to approve the recommendation that there was no urgent business to address.
Recommendations Approved
Matters Referred from a Council Scrutiny Committee
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as there were no matters referred from a Council Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Deputations
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to approve recommendations following deputations from Florence Reid, Alice Brown of Climate Emergency Camden, and Dorothea Hackman regarding item 11 on the agenda, likely concerning the redevelopment of Regents Park Estate North.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 100