Councillor Christopher Baxter
Email: christopher.baxter@harrow.gov.uk
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
Decisions from Meetings
93 decisions · Page 3 of 19
Draft Revenue Budget 2026-27 and draft Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028-29
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025
...to approve the Draft Budget for 2026-27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028-29 for general consultation, noting the proposal for a core Council Tax increase of 2.99% and an Adult Social Care Precept increase of 2% for the next three years, while acknowledging an estimated budget gap of £17.061m for 2026/27, £8.153m for 2027/28 and £7.325m for 2028/29.
Recommendations Approved
Mote Mews construction works
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025
... the Cabinet of Harrow approved the budget and authorized entering into a contract to complete the Mote Mews construction works, including a virement of £750,000 from the unallocated wider regeneration capital budget and a direct award of the contract to the original subcontractors.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Capital Programme 2026-27 to 2028-29
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025
...the Cabinet of Harrow approved noting the Draft Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2028/29 and that a final version would be presented in February 2026 for recommendation to the Council.
Recommendations Approved
School Organisation Update and School Capital Programme
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025
...authority was delegated to publish and determine statutory proposals for increasing and changing school and SEND provision based on updated school organization matters and capital program needs.
Recommendations Approved
In-House Residential Provision for children with disabilities
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025
...to address the high costs and family separation issues associated with out-of-borough placements for children with disabilities, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to acquire and refurbish a suitable property for an in-house residential home, approve the necessary budget, and proceed with Ofsted registration and opening, with plans for a second home to follow.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 93