Harrow Youth Parliament Representative
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026, with a key focus on financial planning, housing regeneration, and essential service provision. The meeting agenda includes discussions on the calculation of business rates retention for the upcoming financial year, updates on housing regulatory matters, and proposals for extending existing contracts for estate improvements and water services.
(Special), Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Harrow Council held a question and answer session with the Leader of the Council, Councillor Paul Osborn, and the Managing Director, Alex, to discuss the council's financial position, budget, and ongoing service delivery. Key topics included the council's financial health, plans to bridge a budget gap, the provision of special educational needs transport, the cost and use of the new council chamber, the effectiveness of the Red Route on Rayners Lane, and concerns regarding agency staff expenditure. Significant discussion also focused on the challenges and strategies related to housing, particularly temporary accommodation and the regeneration programme, as well as the ongoing improvements in children's services following an Ofsted inspection.
Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on 18 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, capital programmes, housing, public health, school organisation, and licensing. The Cabinet is expected to review the council's financial performance, consider future budget proposals, and discuss investments in housing and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Cabinet will look at public health commissioning intentions, school places, and policies related to Houses of Multiple Occupation[^2] (HMO).
the Cabinet of Harrow Council
This meeting has been postponed.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Household Support Fund (seventh iteration – April 2025 to March 2026)
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...the Cabinet of Harrow approved the policy and delivery plan options for the seventh iteration of the Household Support Fund, allocating £2,602,652.56 to provide crisis support to vulnerable households struggling with essential costs from April 2025 to March 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Local Areas of Special Character (LASC) - approval to consult on three areas recommended for designation
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to consult on designating three areas – parts of West Harrow Village, Kenton Park Parade, and West End Lane and West End Avenue in Pinner – as Local Areas of Special Character, delegating the final decision to the Chief Planning Officer after consultation and a report to the Planning Policy Advisory Panel.
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
Environment Enforcement Contract
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to award a contract to a third party for on-street environment enforcement services, including issuing fixed penalty notices for offenses like littering and dog fouling, to maintain a clean and safe borough.
Recommendations Approved
Occupational Therapy Commissioning
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to increase the contribution towards occupational therapy provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by allocating funding from the High Needs Block, as part of a jointly commissioned agreement with North-West London Integrated Care Board, and to review and revise the current commissioning arrangements for occupational therapy.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 112