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

  Recommendations Approved

  ...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.

• Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report Q2 2025-26

  Recommendations Approved

  ... to note the forecast revenue and capital outturn positions for 2025-26 and to approve amendments to the Capital Programme, subject to call-in.

• Calculation of the Council Tax Base for 2026-2027

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve a Council Tax Base for 2026-2027 of 90,629 Band D equivalent properties, reflecting a 98% expected collection rate and incorporating a decision to maintain the existing localised Council Tax Support scheme.

• Private Sector Housing - Selective Licensing and Licence conditions

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to adopt new Houses of Multiple Occupancy and Selective licensing conditions, approve new selective licensing areas in Edgware, Greenhill, Marlborough, Roxeth, Wealdstone North and South, and implement a new Harrow licensed property waste condition.

• Additional Houses of Multiple Occupancy Licensing

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to commence a consultation regarding the renewal of additional licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the London Borough of Harrow.

• School Organisation Update and School Capital Programme

  Recommendations Approved

  ...authority was delegated to publish and determine statutory proposals for increasing and changing school and SEND provision based on updated school organization matters and capital program needs.

• Environmental Enforcement Services Procurement

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to procure a third-party contract for on-street environmental enforcement services related to anti-social behaviour, nuisance, and low-level environmental issues for an initial two-year term with the option to extend for two more years.

• Mote Mews construction works

  Recommendations Approved

  ... the Cabinet of Harrow approved the budget and authorized entering into a contract to complete the Mote Mews construction works, including a virement of £750,000 from the unallocated wider regeneration capital budget and a direct award of the contract to the original subcontractors.

• Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2025/26

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to note the Mid-Year Treasury Management position for 2025/26, including the capital programme's progress, treasury limits, and prudential indicators, as detailed in the Treasury Management Mid-Year Report.

• Poets Corner early works package

  Recommendations approved

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

• Draft Capital Programme 2026-27 to 2028-29

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet of Harrow approved noting the Draft Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2028/29 and that a final version would be presented in February 2026 for recommendation to the Council.

• Fees and Charges 2026-27

  Recommendations Approved

  ...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.

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

  Recommendations Approved

  ...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.

• Enforcement Policy

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet of Harrow approved the new Enforcement Policy for the London Borough of Harrow, aiming to provide a consistent and transparent framework for enforcement activities across various areas, including housing, environmental protection, and highways.

• In-House Residential Provision for children with disabilities

  Recommendations Approved

  ...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.

• Care at Home Harrow - Commissioning Home (Domiciliary) Care Services

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to commence a competitive procurement process for an open framework agreement to secure home (domiciliary) care services for adults and children with disabilities for up to eight years, delegating authority for provider appointments to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health after consulting with relevant portfolio holders and the Director of Finance.

• Local Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service and On-line sexual health service commissioning intentions post 31st July 2026

  Recommendations Approved

  ... to approve a procurement strategy for commissioning local integrated sexual and reproductive health services and HIV community support services collaboratively with Brent and Ealing Councils, delegate contract awarding authority to the Director of Public Health, and authorize the signing of a memorandum of understanding for continued participation in the pan-London online sexual and reproductive health service, Sexual Health London (SHL.UK).

Attendees

Councillor Paul Osborn Leader of the Council Conservative · Pinner

Councillor Marilyn Ashton Deputy Leader of the Council Conservative · Stanmore

Councillor David Ashton Finance and Highways Portfolio Holder Conservative · Centenary

Councillor Stephen Greek Performance, Communications and Customer Experience Portfolio Holder Conservative · Harrow Weald

Councillor Hitesh Karia Children’s Services Portfolio Holder Conservative · Pinner South

Jean Lammiman Portfolio Holder for Adult Services & Public Health Conservative

Councillor Janet Mote Community and Culture Portfolio Holder Conservative · Pinner South

Councillor Mina Parmar Conservative · Belmont

Councillor Pritesh Patel Cleaner Streets and Public Safety Portfolio Holder Conservative · Harrow Weald

Councillor Norman Stevenson Adults and Public Health Portfolio Holder Conservative · Pinner

Councillor Thaya Idaikkadar Conservative · Rayners Lane

Councillor Christopher Baxter Housing Portfolio Holder Conservative · Pinner South

Councillor Ameet Jogia MBE Conservative · Canons

Councillor Kanti Rabadia Conservative · Kenton West

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