Councillor Simon Brown
Email: simon.brown@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
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.
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Wednesday 5 November 2025 5.00 pm
The Chief Officers' Employment Panel of Harrow Council met on 5 November 2025 to discuss one substantive item, the appointment of a Strategic Director of Corporate Resources and Innovation. The meeting also included standard items such as noting membership and declarations of interest. Some of the discussion was expected to be held in private.
the Cabinet of Harrow Council
This meeting has been postponed.
Corporate Parenting Panel - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm
The Harrow Council Corporate Parenting Panel met to discuss updates and improvements to services for children looked after (CLA) and care leavers. Reports were presented on participation services, children missing from care, care leavers in custody, the leaving care service, an Ofsted monitoring visit, the virtual school autumn term, and health services for CLA. The panel noted all reports and recommendations.
Decisions from Meetings
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The Corporate postal contract with Royal Mail
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve a £550,000 increase to the Royal Mail contract to cover services until its expiration in September 2026, to collaborate with other London Boroughs for the re-procurement of the Royal Mail postage contract, and to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Finance to award the new contract.
Recommendations Approved
CCTV Policy
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve a new CCTV policy for the London Borough of Harrow, governing the use and management of video surveillance systems.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Performance Report Quarter 4 2024-25 & Target Setting 2025-26 to 2027-28
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Annual Outturn Report
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
Recommendations Approved
HB Public Law update and procurement authorisations
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to note an update on HB Public Law's performance, its continued membership in the London Borough Legal Alliance, and to delegate authority for future legal service procurements and a legal case management system.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 56