Christopher Baxter - Councillor for Harrow

Councillor Christopher Baxter

Conservative

Email: christopher.baxter@harrow.gov.uk

Council: Harrow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Role: Vice-Chair, Role: Vice-Chair, in the Chair) Planning Policy Advisory Panel (Role: Member) Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel Overview and Scrutiny Committee Council (Role: Member) Cabinet (Role: Advisory Member) Personnel Appeals Panel (Role: Member, Role: Shortlist) Chief Officers' Employment Panel

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

53 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Cabinet Role: Advisory Member

Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026, with a key focus on financial planning, housing regeneration, and essential service provision. The meeting agenda includes discussions on the calculation of business rates retention for the upcoming financial year, updates on housing regulatory matters, and proposals for extending existing contracts for estate improvements and water services.

January 29, 2026, 6:30 pm
Planning Committee Role: Vice-Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Harrow Council was scheduled to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for residential developments and changes of use. A key item on the agenda was the potential introduction of an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights for converting dwelling houses into small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

January 21, 2026, 6:30 pm
Personnel Appeals Panel Role: Member

Personnel Appeals Panel - Wednesday 14 January 2026 10.30 am

The Personnel Appeals Panel of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 and upheld a disciplinary appeal. The panel decided to reinstate the appellant with a lesser sanction of a final written warning.

January 14, 2026, 10:30 am
Personnel Appeals Panel Role: Member

Personnel Appeals Panel - Wednesday 7 January 2026 10.00 am

The Personnel Appeals Panel of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 7 January 2026 to hear a disciplinary appeal. The panel unanimously dismissed the appeal.

January 07, 2026
Cabinet Role: Advisory Member

Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on 18 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, capital programmes, housing, public health, school organisation, and licensing. The Cabinet is expected to review the council's financial performance, consider future budget proposals, and discuss investments in housing and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Cabinet will look at public health commissioning intentions, school places, and policies related to Houses of Multiple Occupation[^2] (HMO).

December 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

93 decisions · Page 13 of 19

Information report - New Harrow Local Plan - consultation outcomes and submission

From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025

...to note the outcomes of the consultation on the draft New Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041 and the Chief Planning Officer's decision to submit the plan for examination.

Recommendations Approved

Household Recycling and Waste Planning Guidance for New Developments and Conversions

From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025

...to approve the new Household Recycling and Waste Planning Guidance for New Developments and Conversions, authorizing minor amendments by the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy.

Recommendations Approved

Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) - Updated Overarching Business Plan, Phase Business Plans for Poets Corner (All phases) and Byron Quarter Phase 1

From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025

...to approve and adopt the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership's overarching business plan, as well as the phase business plans for all phases of Poets Corner and Phase 1 of Byron Quarter, authorizing related actions and financial arrangements to facilitate their delivery.

Recommendations Approved

Any Other Urgent Business

From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Provision of a cashless provider for parking charges

From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025

...to commence procurement for a cashless payment provider for parking charges via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework and authorize the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy to manage the procurement process and contract award.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 93