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Cabinet - Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 6.30 pm
June 11, 2026 at 6:30 pm Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Cabinet of Harrow Council convened on Thursday 11 June 2026, addressing a range of key decisions including the introduction of an Article 4 Direction to control Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), the extension of the Highways Works Contract, and the commissioning of domiciliary care services. The meeting also saw the approval of the draft West London Waste Plan for public consultation and the awarding of contracts for Harrow Careline and the domestic gas servicing and maintenance.
Key decisions made included the approval of an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights for the conversion of dwelling houses into small HMOs across the entire borough, a move aimed at better managing concentrations and impacts on local amenity. The Cabinet also approved a two-year extension to the Highways Works Contract with JB Riney, increasing its total value to £128 million, to ensure service continuity while a new long-term contract is procured. Furthermore, the existing procurement for home care services was abandoned due to insufficient compliant bids, with a decision made to recommence a revised competitive process. The Cabinet also approved the direct award of the HIV Community Support Service contract to the incumbent provider, Living Well, for a term of five years with an option to extend. Other significant decisions included the approval of the draft West London Waste Plan for public consultation and the continuation of the Harrow Careline service through an agreement with Lambeth Council. The Cabinet also approved capital maintenance works for Harrow's leisure centres and noted the timetable for the development of the Council's Policy Framework.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Cabinet advisory panels and forums
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet of Harrow Council approved the membership and terms of reference for Cabinet Advisory Panels and Consultative Forums, including the appointment of Chairs and Nominated Members. This decision was made on 11 June 2026. The approved memberships and terms of reference are detailed in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report.
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Appointment of Portfolio Holder Assistants
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet of Harrow Council approved the appointment of Portfolio Holder Assistants and the payment of Special Responsibility Allowance to them from 11 June 2026. The decision was made by the Cabinet of Harrow Council on 11 June 2026. The council will pay a Special Responsibility Allowance of £4,725 per annum to each appointed Portfolio Holder Assistant.
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Timetable for the Development of the Council's Policy Framework
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet of Harrow Council approved recommendations on 11 June 2026. They noted the timetable for the preparation and consideration of plans and strategies and authorised the Monitoring Officer to vary it if appropriate.
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Draft West London Waste Plan – approval to publish the pre submission version for comment (Regulation 19)
Recommend Forward to CouncilHarrow Council's Cabinet decided on 11 June 2026 to recommend to Council the approval of the publication of the pre-submission version of the West London Waste Plan for comment. The Cabinet also recommended that delegated authority be given to the Chief Planning Officer to make minor modifications and submit the plan to the Secretary of State. The decision included recommending that the Regulation 19 Proposed Submission version of the West London Waste Plan be used for development management purposes.
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Entering into a lease with an overall value over the term of more than £499,000
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)Harrow Cabinet approved recommendations on 11 June 2026 regarding entering into a lease for a property. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration to determine feasibility and approve lease terms, and to the Portfolio Holder for Children's Services to confirm future use.
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Highways, Street Lighting and Associated Infrastructure Works: Decision on Contract Arrangements Beyond April 2027
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)Harrow Council's Cabinet decided to approve the extension of the Highways Works Contract with JB Riney beyond March 2027. This decision was made on 11 June 2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy to agree final terms for the extension, including discounts and service enhancements.
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Award of Local HIV Community Support Service Contract following completion of the Cabinet approved PSR procurement process (18 December 2025)
For DeterminationThe Cabinet decided to approve the direct award of the HIV Community Support Service contract to Living Well. This decision was made on 11 June 2026. The Director of Public Health was delegated authority to enter into the contract with the approved provider.
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Update to the Harrow Local Development Scheme (LDS)
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)Harrow Cabinet approved an update to the Local Development Scheme on 11 June 2026. The update includes the preparation of the West London Waste Plan and its associated timetable. The revised scheme takes effect from 11 June 2026.
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Harrow Careline
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)Harrow Council's Cabinet approved recommendations for Harrow Careline on 11 June 2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources and Innovation to execute agreements with Lambeth Council for their Careline service and with other local authorities assessed as beneficial. This includes delegating authority to execute any agreements reached with such authorities and to make necessary amendments to existing agreements.
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Care at Home Harrow – Commissioning Home (Domiciliary) Care Services
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet decided to approve the abandonment of the home care services procurement tender and to recommence a competitive procurement process for long-term home care services for adults and children. Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to appoint providers and commence call-off contracts.
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Re-Procure new contract for the Domestic Gas heating servicing and maintenance
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations for the re-procurement of the Domestic Gas heating servicing and maintenance contract on 11 June 2026. The Cabinet granted authority to officers to commence a procurement process for a specialist provider and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Housing & Regeneration to award the contract. The decision includes granting authority to officers to commence a procurement process for a specialist provider for the contract, with an initial period of five years and a two-year extension option, and delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Housing & Regeneration, in consultation with portfolio holders, to award the contract.
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Award of Contract for the provision of an income management and customer payments system.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)Harrow Cabinet approved the award of a five-year contract to Access Paysuite Ltd for an income management and customer payments system on 11 June 2026. The contract, valued at £650,000, will commence on 1 August 2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of ICT, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Performance, Communications and Customer Experience, to enter into contractual documentation.
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Article 4 Direction relating to small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Recommendations ApprovedHarrow's Cabinet approved the introduction of an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights for converting dwelling houses to small Houses in Multiple Occupation. This decision, made on 11 June 2026, requires planning permission for such conversions. The decision includes making the direction with immediate effect across the entire borough.
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Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) Update
Recommendations ApprovedHarrow Council's Cabinet approved recommendations regarding the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership on 11 June 2026. The decision was made to provide an update on the partnership's progress and to approve recommendations set out in an exempt appendix.
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