Councillor Christopher Baxter

Planning Committee - Tuesday 14 October 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Planning Committee convened in October, primarily to discuss and decide on a hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of the Harrow Civic Centre, also known as Poet's Corner. The committee voted to grant the application, subject to a legal agreement, for a project that includes phased demolition, construction of residential buildings, and provision for commercial and community spaces.

Planning Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Planning Committee met on 25 September 2025, and refused a major application to demolish buildings at Traveller's Rest, 134 Kenton Road and construct a mixed-use development. The committee also deferred a decision on a planning application for 3 Gerald Road, and approved applications for Pinner Cricket Club, Harrow College and Bentley Wood High School.

Council - Thursday 18 September 2025 6.30 pm

Harrow Council met to discuss a range of issues, including public safety, education, and healthcare. A motion to demand that the Labour government honour the funding commitment for a new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school in Harrow was approved, while motions opposing the Mayor of London's planned closure of Harrow Police Station's front desk and opposing the Labour Government's closure of Mount Vernon's Urgent Care Unit were both carried.

Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Cabinet met on 16 September 2025, and made decisions on social housing, local planning, and budget monitoring. The cabinet agreed to consult on proposed modifications to the Harrow Local Plan, approved a change of contractor for a social housing decarbonisation project, and discussed measures to address budget overspends in social care and housing.

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.