Paul Osborn - Councillor for Harrow

Councillor Paul Osborn

Conservative Leader of the Council

Email: paul.osborn@harrow.gov.uk

Council: Harrow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Employees' Consultative Forum (Role: Chair) Chief Officers' Employment Panel (Role: Chair) Cabinet (Role: Chair) (Role: Member, Role: Chair) Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel (Role: Guest) Council (Role: Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Role: Guest) Personnel Appeals Panel (Role: Chair, Role: Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

63 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Chief Officers' Employment Panel Role: Chair

Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Wednesday 11 February 2026 5.00 pm, PROVISIONAL

February 11, 2026, 5:00 pm
Personnel Appeals Panel Role: Member

Personnel Appeals Panel - Wednesday 4 February 2026 10.00 am

The Personnel Appeals Panel of Harrow Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 4 February 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be a disciplinary appeal, with supporting documentation including the procedure for hearings, the appellant's case statement, and management's case statement.

February 04, 2026, 10:00 am
Personnel Appeals Panel Role: Member

Personnel Appeals Panel - Tuesday 3 February 2026 10.00 am

The Personnel Appeals Panel of Harrow Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 3 February 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be a disciplinary appeal, with supporting documentation including the procedure for hearings, the appellant's case statement, and management's case statement.

February 03, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Role: Chair

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.

January 29, 2026, 6:30 pm
Chief Officers' Employment Panel Role: Chair

Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 29 January 2026 5.30 pm

The Chief Officers' Employment Panel is scheduled to consider employment arrangements for the Head of Paid Service (Managing Director). The panel will review options for the recruitment process for this statutory role, which is responsible for the overall management of the council and the delivery of its services.

January 29, 2026, 5:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

118 decisions · Page 3 of 24

Draft Revenue Budget 2026-27 and draft Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028-29

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to approve the Draft Budget for 2026-27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028-29 for general consultation, noting the proposal for a core Council Tax increase of 2.99% and an Adult Social Care Precept increase of 2% for the next three years, while acknowledging an estimated budget gap of £17.061m for 2026/27, £8.153m for 2027/28 and £7.325m for 2028/29.

Recommendations Approved

Estimated Surplus / (Deficit) on the Collection Fund 2026-2027

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to facilitate appropriate transfers to the general fund, the Cabinet approved the estimated £0.443m surplus for Council Tax and £0.859m deficit for Business Rates on the Collection Fund as of March 31, 2026, and Harrow's share of these amounts.

Recommendations Approved

Poets Corner early works package

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to approve the commencement of a package of early works measures to advance the delivery of Poets Corner.

For Determination

Fees and Charges 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to agree the Fees and Charges to be implemented from April 2026 for the 2026-27 Financial Year, including delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Finance to make changes following budget consultation and to amend fees and charges in-year.

Recommendations Approved

In-House Residential Provision for children with disabilities

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to address the high costs and family separation issues associated with out-of-borough placements for children with disabilities, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to acquire and refurbish a suitable property for an in-house residential home, approve the necessary budget, and proceed with Ofsted registration and opening, with plans for a second home to follow.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 63

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 118