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

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

49 meetings · Page 3 of 10

Planning Policy Advisory Panel Role: Member

Planning Policy Advisory Panel - Monday 15 September 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting of the Planning Policy Advisory Panel, Councillor Stephen Greek, Portfolio Holder for Performance, Communications & Customer Experience, was appointed vice-chair, and the panel discussed the progress of the New Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041, including potential modifications and upcoming consultations, and also considered the designation of three local areas of special character, recommending their adoption to the Chief Planning Officer.

September 15, 2025
Personnel Appeals Panel Role: Shortlist

(reconvened from 9 September), Personnel Appeals Panel - Monday 15 September 2025 12.00 pm

September 15, 2025
Personnel Appeals Panel Role: Member

(to reconvene on 15 September), Personnel Appeals Panel - Tuesday 9 September 2025 10.00 am

The Personnel Appeals Panel met to discuss a disciplinary appeal. The panel initially adjourned to consider additional evidence submitted by the appellant, before ultimately deciding to dismiss the appeal.

September 09, 2025
Planning Committee Role: Vice-Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Planning Committee met on 3 September, and made decisions on planning applications, including approving a housing development on Harrow Island, and the removal of a protected tree. The committee also reviewed appeal decisions from the previous quarter, and discussed ways to improve the council's success rate in defending planning appeals.

September 03, 2025
Cabinet Role: Advisory Member

Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Cabinet met in July to discuss several key issues, including budget performance, property licensing, and the council's response to a recent inspection of children's services. The cabinet approved recommendations on adult social care, property management, and community safety, and noted reports on financial performance and scrutiny projects.

July 24, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Strategic Performance Report Q1 2025-26

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Adult Social Care Strategy, 2025-2030

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

...the Cabinet of Harrow approved the Adult Social Care Strategy 2025-2030 and its action plan, aiming to deliver sustainable, person-centred care by reducing inequalities, promoting independence, and delaying escalation of need through a strong prevention approach.

Recommendations Approved

Grange Farm Phase 2a additional demolition works

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

...to approve the demolition of two additional blocks at Grange Farm Phase 2a by the existing contractor due to health and safety concerns related to exposed asbestos, increasing the total contract value to £916,845.

Recommendations Approved

Contract for Provision and Hosting of Pensions Administration IT System

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

...to ensure the Council had a Pensions Administration system, they approved commencing procurement for a new system, delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Finance to award the contract and make related decisions during the procurement process.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 49

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 76