Councillor Matthew Goodwin-Freeman

Council - Thursday 18 September 2025 6.30 pm

Harrow Council met to discuss a range of issues, including public safety, education, and healthcare. A motion to demand that the Labour government honour the funding commitment for a new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school in Harrow was approved, while motions opposing the Mayor of London's planned closure of Harrow Police Station's front desk and opposing the Labour Government's closure of Mount Vernon's Urgent Care Unit were both carried.

Licensing Panel - Wednesday 20 August 2025 7.30 pm, NEW

The Harrow Council Licensing Panel met to review the premises licence for Mumbai Local, a restaurant located at 238-240 Streatfield Road, following an application from the Home Office. The panel heard evidence regarding alleged breaches of immigration law and ultimately decided to revoke the restaurant's licence.

Licensing Panel - Wednesday 20 August 2025 6.30 pm, NEW

The Harrow Council Licensing Panel met to consider an application for a new premises licence for Deluxe Off-Licence & Pan Parlour, located at 2 Village Way East, Harrow. The panel heard representations from the Metropolitan Police and the licensing authority, who objected to the application in its original form. The decision was deferred and will be sent to all parties in writing within five working days.

Performance and Finance Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday 29 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Performance and Finance Scrutiny Sub-Committee met on Tuesday 29 July 2025, to discuss the Revenue and Capital Monitoring Final Outturn Report for 2024-25, and the Strategic Performance Report for Quarter Four of the same year, and to set targets for the coming years. The sub-committee noted the 2024-25 financial outturn position, and considered the Strategic Performance Report, including proposed indicators and targets for 2025-26 to 2027-28.

(Special), Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met for a Q&A session with Councillor Paul Osborn, Leader of the Council, and the Managing Director, to discuss improvements and challenges across the borough. Topics discussed included the council's financial status, street cleaning, road maintenance, and issues related to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The committee requested a report on the council's organisation development and workplace strategy for a future meeting.