Councillor Rashmi Kalu
Email: rashmi.kalu@harrow.gov.uk
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee - Tuesday 25 November 2025 6.30 pm
The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) of Harrow Council convened on 25 November 2025 to discuss a range of reports, including updates on external audits, directorate risk registers, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO), treasury management, internal audits, and the council's risk management strategy. Councillor Kanti Rabadia, Chair of the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee, presided over the meeting. The agenda included both regular monitoring of council activities and specific issues requiring the committee's attention.
Licensing Panel - Thursday 20 November 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Licensing Panel met to discuss a new premises licence application for AS Food & Wine, located at 50 South Parade, Mollison Way, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 5QL. The applicant, Roginithevi Suthakaran, sought to extend the licensable hours for the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshment. However, due to objections from the Metropolitan Police and the Licensing Authority regarding concerns about crime, disorder and public nuisance, and after discussion with the panel, the applicant withdrew the application and will continue to operate under their existing licence.
Licensing Panel - Thursday 16 October 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Licensing Panel met to discuss an application for a new premises licence for Pepe's Peri Peri, located at 434 Rayners Lane in Harrow. The panel decided to grant the licence, permitting late-night refreshment until 3am, subject to conditions. These conditions included CCTV installation, noise control, waste management, and measures to prevent disturbance to local residents.
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
23 decisions · Page 4 of 5
Green Car Leasing Scheme
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to establish a green car leasing scheme for staff, funded on a salary sacrifice basis, by awarding a contract to TUSKERDIRECT LIMITED through the ESPO Staff Benefits Framework and authorizing the Acting Strategic Director for Housing and Regeneration to finalize the contract and implementation arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Harrow Adult Learning Strategy
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to approve the draft Adult Learning Strategy for public consultation and authorize the Acting Strategic Director to decide on the final adoption of the strategy after considering consultation responses.
Recommendations Approved
Grange Farm Estate Regeneration Phase 2a
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to endorse the progress of Phase 2A of the Grange Farm Estate regeneration, approve the commencement of procurement for a construction contractor, and note the ongoing procurement of a demolition contractor, all to deliver up to 50 affordable homes and meet funding deadlines.
Recommendations Approved
Leisure Management Contract Extension
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to extend the Tri-Borough leisure contract with Everyone Active for six months, until February 28, 2026, and authorized further extensions if needed for the completion of the leisure management contractor procurement.
Recommendations Approved
Adoption of a Council Tax Hardship Policy for 2025-2026 to mitigate impacts of CTS Scheme changes
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
... to mitigate the impacts of changes to the Council Tax Support scheme, the Cabinet adopted a Council Tax Hardship Policy for 2025-2026, which includes both assessing individual applications for hardship reductions and providing automatic support to certain classes of households affected by the changes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 23