Amir Moshenson | Councillor for Harrow

Councillor Amir Moshenson

Conservative

Council: Harrow

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Committees: Licensing Panel (Role: Shortlist) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Role: Chair) Licensing and General Purposes Committee Council (Role: Member) Planning Committee

Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

Last updated: 9 days ago

Due to a technical fault, we could not summarise Amir Moshenson's overall actions.

Yearly Activity Timeline

During 2026, Councillor Amir Moshenson was active in committee work. He chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting in January, signing the minutes as Chair. In the same month, he presided over a Licensing Panel hearing where he managed the proceedings concerning an absent applicant. Moshenson granted the applicant additional time to appear but, after detailing efforts to contact them, indicated his leaning towards rejecting the application due to their non-attendance and lack of engagement, stating,

it would be unfair and pointless to proceed with the hearing without the applicant present to defend their application.

Monthly Activity in 2026

During January 2026, Councillor Amir Moshenson chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 13th and signed the minutes as Chair. In the Licensing Panel meeting on January 15th, Moshenson managed the proceedings related to an absent applicant. He granted the applicant additional time to appear, but after detailing significant efforts to contact them, he expressed his inclination to reject the application due to their absence and lack of participation, stating, it would be unfair and pointless to proceed with the hearing without the applicant present to defend their application.

Meetings in January 2026

Licensing Panel - Thursday 15 January 2026 6.30 pm - 15 January 2026

Councillor Amir Moshenson spoke during the Licensing Panel meeting. He initially agreed to give the applicant a few more minutes to attend the hearing and inquired about any contact from them. He then detailed the extensive efforts made to reach the applicant, including multiple attempted meetings, only one of which the applicant attended. Moshenson emphasized that the applicant had been repeatedly informed of the hearing date and time, and had been provided with the necessary links and information. He expressed the view that it would be unfair and pointless to proceed with the hearing without the applicant present to defend their application. He concluded by stating his inclination to reject the application on behalf of the panel due to the applicant's absence and lack of participation.

(Special), Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm - 13 January 2026

Councillor Amir Moshenson chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 13, 2026. He also signed the minutes as Chair.

Throughout 2025, Councillor Amir Moshenson consistently served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, presiding over numerous meetings from January through September. In this capacity, he welcomed attendees, framed discussions, facilitated Q&A sessions, and formally signed meeting minutes. He also played a role in the development and presentation of the Scrutiny Annual Report 2024-25. Moshenson demonstrated a commitment to public service by delivering a special tribute to Emma Talbot for her leadership on the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) scheme. He encouraged broader participation from members and residents in policy-making. Beyond his Chairmanship, Moshenson took on a membership role in the Licensing and General Purposes Committee in September. In October, he actively participated in a Licensing Panel meeting, posing detailed questions about child welfare, operational logistics, and the potential impact of a business on the local area. In November, he continued his involvement in licensing matters, arguing against certain police-proposed conditions and advocating for proportionality in their application. He also attended a Council meeting in November.

Monthly Activity in 2025

During November 2025, Amir Moshenson was a vocal participant in the Licensing Panel meeting on November 20th, where he acted as a Councillor representing an applicant. He argued against several police-proposed conditions, questioning their proportionality and impact on the local business, particularly regarding restrictions on single cans and high-strength alcohol. Moshenson suggested existing measures were sufficient to address concerns about street drinking and indicated the applicant would accept some conditions with amendments, but not others. He emphasized fairness and proportionality in imposing conditions and expressed doubts about the police's crime data. Moshenson was also present at the Council meeting on November 27th, though no specific contributions from him were detailed.

Meetings in November 2025

Council - Thursday 27 November 2025 6.30 pm - 27 November 2025

Amir Moshenson was present at the Council meeting on 27 November 2025. While other councillors spoke in appreciation of Councillor Jean Lammiman's service, no specific contribution from Amir Moshenson is detailed in the provided documents.

Licensing Panel - Thursday 20 November 2025 6.30 pm - 20 November 2025

Amir Moshenson, acting as Councillor, was a vocal participant in the Licensing Panel meeting on 2025-11-20. He primarily represented the applicant's case, arguing against several conditions proposed by the police. Moshenson questioned the proportionality of restrictions on selling single cans and high-strength alcohol, noting that similar premises did not face such limitations. He emphasized that these conditions would unfairly impact the applicant's local business. Moshenson suggested that existing measures, like clear signage and the applicant's discretion to refuse service, were adequate to address concerns about street drinking. He indicated the applicant would accept condition 12 with an amendment for premium beers, but not conditions 6, 10, and 11. Moshenson stressed the importance of fairness and proportionality in imposing conditions, considering the business and its local context, and also raised doubts about the conclusiveness of the police's crime data.

During the October 16, 2025, Licensing Panel meeting, Councillor Amir Moshenson actively questioned the applicant for Pepe's Peri Peri regarding their proposed late-night opening hours. His inquiries focused on child welfare, specifically asking > Whether children under 16 would be served without an adult, and if ID checks would be consistently performed. He also raised concerns about operational logistics, including > The parking arrangements for delivery drivers, particularly motorbikes, on Rainers Lane, which he noted is a busy area with parking issues and the > potential for delivery drivers to cause disruption by waiting for orders. Councillor Moshenson sought to understand the business's impact on the local area by inquiring about > The anticipated number of orders after 11 pm, given his experience and the perceived quietness of the area at that time. He also asked about the company's existing footprint and service times, specifically > The location of other Pepe's outlets in relation to the proposed new one and > The latest time the general public would be served, as opposed to delivery riders.

Meetings in October 2025

Licensing Panel - Thursday 16 October 2025 6.30 pm - 16 October 2025

Councillor Amir Moshenson actively participated in the Licensing Panel meeting on October 16, 2025, by posing several key questions to the applicant regarding the proposed late-night opening hours for Pepe's Peri Peri. His inquiries focused on the welfare of young patrons, specifically asking Whether children under 16 would be served without an adult, and if ID checks would be consistently performed. He also raised concerns about operational logistics, questioning The parking arrangements for delivery drivers, particularly motorbikes, on Rainers Lane, which he noted is a busy area with parking issues and the potential for delivery drivers to cause disruption by waiting for orders. Councillor Moshenson sought to understand the business's projections and impact on the local area by asking about The anticipated number of orders after 11 pm, given his experience and the perceived quietness of the area at that time. He also inquired about the company's existing presence, asking The location of other Pepe's outlets in relation to the proposed new one, and clarified service times by asking The latest time the general public would be served, as opposed to delivery riders.

During September 2025, Councillor Amir Moshenson's primary activities revolved around his roles within council committees. He was appointed as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and also became a member of the Licensing and General Purposes Committee. While the provided information for the September 18th meeting details these appointments, it also references his prior role as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Special) on July 8th, where he welcomed and thanked attendees, including the Leader of the Council and the Managing Director.

Meetings in September 2025

Council - Thursday 18 September 2025 6.30 pm - 18 September 2025

During the Council meeting on Thursday, 18 September 2025, Councillor Amir Moshenson was appointed as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. He was also appointed as a member of the Licensing and General Purposes Committee.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 6.30 pm - 9 September 2025

Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Special) meeting on 8 July 2025. In this capacity, he welcomed the Leader of the Council and the Managing Director to the meeting. At the conclusion of the meeting, he expressed his gratitude to the Leader of the Council, the Managing Director, and the Strategic Director of Children's Services for their attendance and responses to questions. His role as Chair is further evidenced by his signature on the minutes of these meetings.

In August 2025, Amir Moshenson acted as an applicant's agent at a Licensing Panel meeting. He presented the applicant's case, arguing that the application should be judged on its own merits and citing late submissions from objectors as a hindrance. Moshenson attributed communication issues with the police and licensing officer to their coercive and forceful opinions. He advocated for the applicant's right to sell spirits less than 20 CL and single tins, stating,

unbiased to think we should not be allowed to do the same thing that they were.

He highlighted the applicant's decade of experience and understanding of regulations regarding school children, and outlined plans for CCTV and discouraging street drinking. Moshenson questioned the logic of restricting miniatures while allowing multi-packs and suggested the street drinking problem was occurring elsewhere. He confirmed the applicant's agreement not to sell alcohol over 6%. The key points of contention were the 10 a.m. start time for alcohol sales, the restriction to spirits of 20 CL or over, and the prohibition of single cans of beer, lager, or cider.

Meetings in August 2025

Licensing Panel - Wednesday 20 August 2025 6.30 pm, NEW - 20 August 2025

Amir Moshenson, acting as the applicant's agent, presented the applicant's case. He argued that the application should be judged on its own merits and highlighted that late submissions from objectors and the community safety team hindered their preparation. Moshenson attributed communication issues with the police and licensing officer to their coercive and forceful opinions. He contended that other off-licenses sell spirits less than 20 CL and single tins, stating,

unbiased to think we should not be allowed to do the same thing that they were.

He emphasized the applicant's decade of experience running an off-license, confirming their understanding that school children cannot purchase or consume alcohol, and outlined plans for CCTV and discouraging street drinking. Moshenson questioned the logic of restricting miniatures while allowing multi-packs, suggesting that the absence of no street drinking posters on Village East Way indicated the problem was occurring elsewhere. Towards the end of the hearing, he confirmed the applicant's agreement not to sell alcohol over 6%, with an email sent to that effect. The three conditions they disagreed with were the 10 a.m. start time for alcohol sales (preferring an earlier start for shift workers), the restriction to spirits of 20 CL or over (wishing to sell miniatures to avoid promoting larger sales), and the prohibition of single cans of beer, lager, or cider (desiring to sell single cans).

During July 2025, Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair for two Overview and Scrutiny Committee meetings held on July 8th. In both instances, he welcomed the Leader of the Council and the Managing Director, expressing his thanks for their attendance and for answering questions. He also welcomed the Strategic Director of Children's Services to the first meeting. Councillor Moshenson concluded both meetings by signing the minutes in his capacity as Chair.

Meetings in July 2025

(Special - ILACS Report), Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 8 July 2025 6.30 pm - 8 July 2025

Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on July 8, 2025. In his capacity as Chair, he welcomed the Leader of the Council, the Managing Director, and the Strategic Director of Children's Services. He also expressed his gratitude to them for their attendance and for answering questions. Councillor Moshenson concluded his duties by signing the minutes as Chair.

(Special), Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7.00 pm - 8 July 2025

Councillor Amir Moshenson chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on July 8, 2025. He welcomed the Leader of the Council and the Managing Director, thanking them for their attendance and responses to questions. At the conclusion of the meeting, he signed the minutes in his capacity as Chair.

During May 2025, Amir Moshenson was present at the Council meeting on May 15th. In his role as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, he was involved in the development and presentation of the Scrutiny Annual Report 2024-25. His attendance at a previous Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on April 8, 2025, was also noted.

Meetings in May 2025

Council - Thursday 15 May 2025 6.30 pm - 15 May 2025

Amir Moshenson was present at the Council meeting on 2025-05-15. He served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and was involved in the development and presentation of the Scrutiny Annual Report 2024-25. In his capacity as Chair, he was listed as present at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 8 April 2025. He also voted in favour of the recommendation on the Final Revenue Budget 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy to 2027-28, as well as the Housing Revenue Account Budget (HRA) 2025-26, Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2026-27 to 2027-28, HRA 30-year Business Plan and Acquisition of Housing Properties during the Council meeting on 27 February 2025.

During April 2025, Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for their meeting on April 8th. He signed the minutes for this meeting. Reflecting on his tenure as Chair, he noted the rewarding diversity of members' questions and their contributions to policy-making, encouraging further participation from members and residents.

Meetings in April 2025

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 8 April 2025 6.30 pm - 8 April 2025

Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for meetings on February 18, 2025, and March 11, 2025, and was also the Chair for the meeting on April 8, 2025. In his role as Chair, he signed the minutes for the February 18 and March 11 meetings. During the March 11 meeting, he welcomed attendees and thanked various officers and council leaders for their participation and responses. He also joined other members in paying tribute to Emma Talbot, the Acting Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration, for her professional competence and leadership on the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) scheme. In the Scrutiny Annual Report 2024-25, Councillor Moshenson reflected on his experience as Chair, stating:

As Chair of the committee, the most rewarding aspect has been the diversity of members' questions. Each member brings their areas of interest and expertise into the meeting, enriching discussions and introducing thought leadership in policy making. I thank the Members for their contributions and encourage other Members and residents to participate in meetings.

He also signed the minutes for the April 8, 2025 meeting.

During March 2025, Councillor Amir Moshenson chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 11th. He welcomed attendees and facilitated discussions on specific minutes. Councillor Moshenson also delivered a special tribute to Emma Talbot, the Acting Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration, commending her professional competence and leadership on the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) scheme. He concluded the meeting by signing the minutes as Chair.

Meetings in March 2025

(Special), Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 6.30 pm - 11 March 2025

Councillor Amir Moshenson chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 11, 2025. He welcomed attendees, including the Leader, Deputy Leader, Managing Director, and Acting Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration, for discussions on Minutes 130 and 131. Councillor Moshenson expressed gratitude for their attendance and responses. He also paid a special tribute to Emma Talbot, the Acting Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration, acknowledging her professional competence and expertise in developing the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) scheme and thanking her for leading the team. Finally, he signed the minutes as Chair.

During February 2025, Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. In this role, he presided over the meeting on February 18th and signed its minutes. His prior activities as Chair, as documented in the reports pack, included welcoming attendees, outlining the agenda for the February meeting, and acknowledging participants' contributions.

Meetings in February 2025

(Council Tax), Council - Thursday 27 February 2025 6.30 pm - 27 February 2025

Amir Moshenson was present at the Council meeting on February 27, 2025. He spoke to express his appreciation for Councillor Marilyn Ashton’s service.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18 February 2025 6.30 pm - 18 February 2025

Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on February 18, 2025. In this capacity, he signed the minutes of the meeting. His previous actions as Chair, as noted in the reports pack, include welcoming attendees to previous meetings, informing members about the agenda for the February 18th meeting, and thanking participants for their contributions. He also signed the minutes for the January 7, 2025, and November 5, 2024, Overview and Scrutiny Committee meetings.

During January 2025, Councillor Amir Moshenson chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 7th. He opened the meeting by welcoming attendees and framing it as an open Question and Answer session. He concluded the meeting by thanking participants for their contributions and informing them about the next meeting's focus on the Revenue Budget 2025/26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy to 2027/28. He also formally signed the minutes as Chair.

Meetings in January 2025

(Special), Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7 January 2025 6.30 pm - 7 January 2025

Councillor Amir Moshenson chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 2025-01-07. He welcomed the Leader, Managing Director, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways, and the Strategic Director for Finance and Assurance to the meeting, informing them it would be an open Question and Answer session. At the conclusion of the meeting, he expressed his thanks to all attendees for their participation and answers. He also informed the Members about the focus of the next meeting, which would be on the Revenue Budget 2025/26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy to 2027/28. Finally, he signed the minutes as Chair.

Throughout 2024, Amir Moshenson held significant leadership roles, primarily as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for multiple months (June, July, October, November). He also served as Chair of the Licensing Panel in May, where he declared non-pecuniary interests and actively chaired the meeting. His responsibilities included signing minutes for various committee meetings and being nominated as Chair for Call-In Sub-Committees. Moshenson also attended a Planning Committee meeting in September, where he was permitted to speak on a specific agenda item. His consistent involvement in these committees highlights a focus on governance, oversight, and decision-making processes within the council.

Monthly Activity in 2024

During November 2024, Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 5th. In this capacity, he presided over the meeting, signed the minutes, and concluded the session by thanking attendees.

Meetings in November 2024

(Special), Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 6 November 2024 6.00 pm - 6 November 2024

Amir Moshenson, a Conservative Councillor, was present as a member of the Licensing and General Purposes Committee at the meeting on November 6, 2024. However, the available documents (minutes and reports pack) do not indicate that he spoke or took any specific actions during the meeting.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 5 November 2024 6.30 pm - 5 November 2024

Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 5, 2024. He presided over the proceedings and subsequently signed the minutes of the meeting. His role as Chair also involved thanking attendees at the conclusion of the meeting.

During October 2024, Councillor Amir Moshenson attended the Licensing and General Purposes Committee as a Reserve Member on October 7th. He then chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on October 9th, where he welcomed attendees, thanked them for their contributions, and formally signed the minutes as Chair.

Meetings in October 2024

(Special), Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 9 October 2024 6.30 pm - 9 October 2024

Councillor Amir Moshenson chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on Wednesday, 9 October 2024. He welcomed the Deputy Leader of the Council and officers to the meeting and, at its conclusion, thanked them for their attendance and responses. He also formally signed the minutes as Chair.

Licensing Panel - Tuesday 8 October 2024 5.30 pm - 8 October 2024

There is no record of Amir Moshenson speaking or acting in the provided minutes of the Licensing Panel meeting on October 8, 2024.

(Special), Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Monday 7 October 2024 6.30 pm - 7 October 2024

Councillor Amir Moshenson attended the Licensing and General Purposes Committee meeting on October 7, 2024, as a Reserve Member. There is no record of him speaking or taking any action during the meeting.

During September 2024, Councillor Amir Moshenson attended the Planning Committee meeting on September 25th. He was present for Minute 386, which addressed the 4/01 Broadwalk Shopping Centre and its associated surface level car park, and was also permitted to speak on this agenda item.

Meetings in September 2024

Planning Committee - Wednesday 25 September 2024 6.30 pm - 25 September 2024

Councillor Amir Moshenson was in attendance for Minute 386, concerning the 4/01 Broadwalk Shopping Centre and Associated Surface Level Car Park. He was also listed as a Councillor permitted to speak on this agenda item.

During July 2024, Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. In this capacity, he opened the meeting by welcoming the Leader of the Council and the Managing Director. At the meeting's conclusion, he thanked them for their attendance and responses, and formally signed the minutes as Chair.

Meetings in July 2024

(Special) , Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 July 2024 6.30 pm - 11 July 2024

Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. He opened the meeting by welcoming the Leader of the Council and the Managing Director. At the conclusion of the meeting, he expressed his thanks to both the Leader and the Managing Director for their presence and responses to questions. He also formally signed the minutes as Chair.

During June 2024, Councillor Amir Moshenson continued his role as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. He formally signed the minutes for previous meetings held on April 9 and May 16, 2024, and also signed the minutes for the June 11, 2024, meeting of the committee. Additionally, he was nominated as the Chair for the Call-In Sub-Committee (1) and the Call-In Sub-Committee (Education) for the 2024/25 Municipal Year.

Meetings in June 2024

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 11 June 2024 6.30 pm - 11 June 2024

Councillor Amir Moshenson served as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the meetings held on April 9, 2024, and May 16, 2024. He formally signed the minutes for both of these previous meetings in his capacity as Chair. For the current meeting on June 11, 2024, he again chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and signed the minutes at the conclusion of the session. Furthermore, he was nominated as the Chair for the Call-In Sub-Committee (1) and the Call-In Sub-Committee (Education) for the upcoming 2024/25 Municipal Year.

During May 2024, Amir Moshenson was appointed as the Chair of the Licensing Panel. In this role, he declared two non-pecuniary interests: a commercial communications relationship with the applicants and his wife's past employment with McDonald's, along with his niece's former managerial role there. He stated, I have not spoken to my niece in two years regarding the latter interest. He then actively chaired the meeting, posing questions and seeking clarification on various matters.

Meetings in May 2024

Licensing Panel - Tuesday 28 May 2024 6.30 pm, NEW - 28 May 2024

Amir Moshenson was appointed as the Chair of the Licensing Panel. He declared two non-pecuniary interests: one related to a commercial communications relationship with the applicants, and another due to his wife's former employment with McDonald's and his niece's past role as a manager there, noting he had not spoken to his niece in two years. Following these declarations, he proceeded to chair the meeting, actively engaging by asking questions and seeking clarification on various points.