Councillor Graham Henson
Email: graham.henson@harrow.gov.uk
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 29 January 2026 5.30 pm
The Chief Officers' Employment Panel is scheduled to consider employment arrangements for the Head of Paid Service (Managing Director). The panel will review options for the recruitment process for this statutory role, which is responsible for the overall management of the council and the delivery of its services.
Employees' Consultative Forum - Wednesday 28 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Employees' Consultative Forum was scheduled to discuss the council's draft revenue budget for 2026/27 and its medium-term financial strategy up to 2028/29. Additionally, the forum was set to review the Annual Workforce Profile Report for 2024-2025, which details the council's employee demographics.
(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.
Planning Policy Advisory Panel - Tuesday 11 November 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Policy Advisory Panel are scheduled to meet on 11 November 2025, at Harrow Council Hub. The agenda includes a scoping report on a potential Article 4 Direction regarding houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), a scoping report for a replacement Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), and a discussion on the draft West London Waste Plan.
Decisions from Meetings
38 decisions · Page 7 of 8
Leisure Management Contract Extension
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to extend the Tri-Borough leisure contract with Everyone Active for six months, until February 28, 2026, and authorized further extensions if needed for the completion of the leisure management contractor procurement.
Recommendations Approved
Grange Farm Estate Regeneration Phase 2a
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to endorse the progress of Phase 2A of the Grange Farm Estate regeneration, approve the commencement of procurement for a construction contractor, and note the ongoing procurement of a demolition contractor, all to deliver up to 50 affordable homes and meet funding deadlines.
Recommendations Approved
Harrow Adult Learning Strategy
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to approve the draft Adult Learning Strategy for public consultation and authorize the Acting Strategic Director to decide on the final adoption of the strategy after considering consultation responses.
Recommendations Approved
Green Car Leasing Scheme
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to establish a green car leasing scheme for staff, funded on a salary sacrifice basis, by awarding a contract to TUSKERDIRECT LIMITED through the ESPO Staff Benefits Framework and authorizing the Acting Strategic Director for Housing and Regeneration to finalize the contract and implementation arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of Estate Improvements and Housing Capital Major Works
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
... to authorize the procurement of contractors for estate improvements, window upgrades, and fire door upgrades across the borough as part of the Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme, following competitive procurement exercises.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 38