Councillor Aneka Shah-Levy

Planning Committee - Wednesday 25 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026, refusing two planning applications and deferring one. The committee refused permission for a new multi-use games area at Harrow School due to concerns about noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents, and also refused a proposal for a two-storey dwelling at 3 Gerard Road, Harrow, citing concerns about its scale, design, and overdevelopment of the site. An application for a new dwelling at Silverwood, South View Road, Pinner, was deferred.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 18 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss the Workforce Development Programme and Long-Term Agency Workforce Arrangements, the Corporate Plan and Flagship Actions for 2026/27, and the Final Revenue Budget 2026/27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028/29. Key decisions included noting the report on workforce development and agency arrangements, recommending the Corporate Plan and Flagship Actions for 2026/27 to the Council for approval, and recommending the Final Revenue Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2028/29 to the Council for approval.

Corporate Parenting Panel - Wednesday 4 February 2026 6.00 pm, NEW

The Corporate Parenting Panel of Harrow Council was scheduled to discuss the development of the panel itself, updates on the improvement plan for children's services, and the work of the Participation Service. The meeting agenda also included reports on the Virtual School's autumn term performance and the health of children looked after by the council.

(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.

Council - Thursday 27 November 2025 6.30 pm

Harrow Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of an urgent motion condemning the Labour government's budget, petitions relating to road safety and resurfacing, and a motion opposing the planned closure of the volunteer-led front desk at Pinner Police Station. The council also endorsed the Pension Board Annual Report for 2024/25 and approved a constitution update.