The Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting of Harrow Council, scheduled for Friday 28 August 2026, was intended to address the next steps for the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP). The meeting was called with urgency to ensure the Council could meet its obligations and secure essential funding.

HSDP Next Steps

The primary focus of the meeting was to discuss the HSDP Next Steps. This item was scheduled to be considered in two parts, with the second part being held in private session. The urgency for this discussion was highlighted due to the need to meet agreed obligations with the HSDP. This was crucial to enable a start on site for the Byron Quarter development before 30 September 2026, which in turn was necessary to secure GLA Grant Funding. The report pack indicated that this funding was essential for this project to proceed. ¹

The report pack also noted that the meeting was called with less than the usual notice period due to special circumstances and grounds for urgency. ² This was in accordance with the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985.

The meeting agenda also included standard procedural items such as declarations of interest, receiving petitions, and noting any public questions.