Councillor Peymana Assad
Email: peymana.assad@harrow.gov.uk
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Planning Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025 6.30 pm
Council - Thursday 27 November 2025 6.30 pm
Harrow Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of an urgent motion condemning the Labour government's budget, petitions relating to road safety and resurfacing, and a motion opposing the planned closure of the volunteer-led front desk at Pinner Police Station. The council also endorsed the Pension Board Annual Report for 2024/25 and approved a constitution update.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Planning Committee met on 19 November 2025 and unanimously approved plans for the Harrow Arts Centre and Park High School, and also approved, subject to a legal agreement, plans for Station Road. Councillor Marilyn Ashton, Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Planning & Regeneration, declared a non-pecuniary interest regarding Park High School, as she is on the board that meets annually. Councillor Simon Brown declared a non-pecuniary interest as an occasional user of the Harrow Arts Centre.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
53 decisions · Page 9 of 11
Fees and Charges 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to agree the executive side Fees & Charges for the 2025-26 financial year, include them in the budget consultation, authorize the Strategic Director of Finance to make changes following consultation, and note that the Council side Fees & Charges would be put before Council for approval.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Revenue Budget 2025-26 and draft Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2027-28
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to allow for general consultation, the draft budget for 2025/26, the Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2027/28, the draft Public Health budget for 2025/26, and a proposal to increase core Council Tax and Adult Social Care Precept Council Tax by a percentage each year until 2027/28 were approved, while also noting the estimated budget gap, the lack of structured changes to the schools funding formula, the assumed funding for social care, and authorizing the Strategic Director of Finance to agree to Harrow's contribution to the London Borough's Grant Scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Three-year Home Energy Transition (HET) programme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 15 October 2024 6.30 pm - October 15, 2024
...to approve a £4.5 million three-year Home Energy Transition (HET) programme to improve energy efficiency in at least 200 homes, including a two-phased procurement process.
Recommendations Approved
School Streets Programme in the London Borough of Harrow
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 15 October 2024 6.30 pm - October 15, 2024
...to note the proposed School Street Programme 24/25 and beyond, and to delegate decision-making regarding consultation outcomes to the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways, contingent on funding and school agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Extension of the Property Purchase Programme and approval to use funding from both the Local Authority Housing Fund 3 (LHAF 3) and the GLA Council Homes Acquisition Programme (CHAP).
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 15 October 2024 6.30 pm - October 15, 2024
...to extend the Property Purchase Programme by delegating authority to acquire up to 70 properties using funding from the GLA's Council Homes Acquisition Programme and the MHCLG Local Authority Housing Fund, aiming to increase the supply of good quality temporary and permanent accommodation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 53