Councillor Ghazanfar Ali

Planning Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025 6.30 pm

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.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee - Tuesday 25 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) of Harrow Council convened on 25 November 2025 to discuss a range of reports, including updates on external audits, directorate risk registers, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO), treasury management, internal audits, and the council's risk management strategy. Councillor Kanti Rabadia, Chair of the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee, presided over the meeting. The agenda included both regular monitoring of council activities and specific issues requiring the committee's attention.

Planning Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Planning Committee met on 19 November 2025 and unanimously approved plans for the Harrow Arts Centre and Park High School, and also approved, subject to a legal agreement, plans for Station Road. Councillor Marilyn Ashton, Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Planning & Regeneration, declared a non-pecuniary interest regarding Park High School, as she is on the board that meets annually. Councillor Simon Brown declared a non-pecuniary interest as an occasional user of the Harrow Arts Centre.

Planning Committee - Tuesday 14 October 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Planning Committee convened in October, primarily to discuss and decide on a hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of the Harrow Civic Centre, also known as Poet's Corner. The committee voted to grant the application, subject to a legal agreement, for a project that includes phased demolition, construction of residential buildings, and provision for commercial and community spaces.