Christopher Baxter - Councillor for Harrow

Councillor Christopher Baxter

Conservative

Email: christopher.baxter@harrow.gov.uk

Council: Harrow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Role: Vice-Chair, Role: Vice-Chair, in the Chair) Planning Policy Advisory Panel (Role: Member) Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel Overview and Scrutiny Committee Council (Role: Member) Cabinet (Role: Advisory Member) Personnel Appeals Panel (Role: Member, Role: Shortlist) Chief Officers' Employment Panel

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

53 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Cabinet Role: Advisory Member

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
Planning Committee Role: Vice-Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Harrow Council was scheduled to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for residential developments and changes of use. A key item on the agenda was the potential introduction of an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights for converting dwelling houses into small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

January 21, 2026, 6:30 pm
Personnel Appeals Panel Role: Member

Personnel Appeals Panel - Wednesday 14 January 2026 10.30 am

The Personnel Appeals Panel of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 and upheld a disciplinary appeal. The panel decided to reinstate the appellant with a lesser sanction of a final written warning.

January 14, 2026, 10:30 am
Personnel Appeals Panel Role: Member

Personnel Appeals Panel - Wednesday 7 January 2026 10.00 am

The Personnel Appeals Panel of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 7 January 2026 to hear a disciplinary appeal. The panel unanimously dismissed the appeal.

January 07, 2026
Cabinet Role: Advisory Member

Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on 18 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, capital programmes, housing, public health, school organisation, and licensing. The Cabinet is expected to review the council's financial performance, consider future budget proposals, and discuss investments in housing and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Cabinet will look at public health commissioning intentions, school places, and policies related to Houses of Multiple Occupation[^2] (HMO).

December 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Environment Enforcement Contract

From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025

...to award a contract to a third party for on-street environment enforcement services, including issuing fixed penalty notices for offenses like littering and dog fouling, to maintain a clean and safe borough.

Recommendations Approved

Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025

...to procure a Short Breaks Service framework for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, the Cabinet approved the commencement of a competitive procurement process and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to appoint providers to the framework.

Recommendations Approved

Local Areas of Special Character (LASC) - approval to consult on three areas recommended for designation

From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025

...to consult on designating three areas – parts of West Harrow Village, Kenton Park Parade, and West End Lane and West End Avenue in Pinner – as Local Areas of Special Character, delegating the final decision to the Chief Planning Officer after consultation and a report to the Planning Policy Advisory Panel.

Recommendations Approved

HB Public Law update and procurement authorisations

From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025

...to note an update on HB Public Law's performance, its continued membership in the London Borough Legal Alliance, and to delegate authority for future legal service procurements and a legal case management system.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 93