Councillor Nitin Parekh

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.

Planning Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Planning Committee met on 25 September 2025, and refused a major application to demolish buildings at Traveller's Rest, 134 Kenton Road and construct a mixed-use development. The committee also deferred a decision on a planning application for 3 Gerald Road, and approved applications for Pinner Cricket Club, Harrow College and Bentley Wood High School.

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.

Planning Policy Advisory Panel - Monday 15 September 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting of the Planning Policy Advisory Panel, Councillor Stephen Greek, Portfolio Holder for Performance, Communications & Customer Experience, was appointed vice-chair, and the panel discussed the progress of the New Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041, including potential modifications and upcoming consultations, and also considered the designation of three local areas of special character, recommending their adoption to the Chief Planning Officer.

Pension Fund Committee - Monday 8 September 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Pension Fund Committee met on 8 September 2025, and among the items discussed was the approval of a draft responsible investment policy with a target of net zero emissions by 2050, and the setting of actuarial assumptions for the 2025 triennial valuation, including increasing the prudence level for the discount rate assumption from 70% to 80%. The committee also reviewed the fund's performance, noting underperformance against benchmarks over various periods, and received updates on investment pooling and the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV).