Councillor June Baxter

Licensing Panel - Wednesday 20 August 2025 7.30 pm, NEW

The Harrow Council Licensing Panel met to review the premises licence for Mumbai Local, a restaurant located at 238-240 Streatfield Road, following an application from the Home Office. The panel heard evidence regarding alleged breaches of immigration law and ultimately decided to revoke the restaurant's licence.

Licensing Panel - Wednesday 20 August 2025 6.30 pm, NEW

The Harrow Council Licensing Panel met to consider an application for a new premises licence for Deluxe Off-Licence & Pan Parlour, located at 2 Village Way East, Harrow. The panel heard representations from the Metropolitan Police and the licensing authority, who objected to the application in its original form. The decision was deferred and will be sent to all parties in writing within five working days.

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

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the council's response to a recent [Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services (ILACS)][^1] report, which rated Harrow Council's children's services as 'inadequate' overall, despite awarding 'good' ratings to two of the four judgement categories. The committee noted the report and discussed actions being taken to improve the service, particularly for care leavers.

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

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met for a Q&A session with Councillor Paul Osborn, Leader of the Council, and the Managing Director, to discuss improvements and challenges across the borough. Topics discussed included the council's financial status, street cleaning, road maintenance, and issues related to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The committee requested a report on the council's organisation development and workplace strategy for a future meeting.

Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel - Monday 7 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel (TARSAP) convened to discuss various traffic management and safety issues, including parking programmes, traffic schemes, and sustainable travel initiatives. The panel reviewed petitions and reports, addressing concerns raised by residents and councillors, and made recommendations for future actions. Councillor Thaya Idaikkadar was appointed as Vice-Chair of the TARSAP for the 2025/2026 Municipal Year.