Norman Stevenson - Councillor for Harrow

Councillor Norman Stevenson

 Conservative  Portfolio Holder for Business, Employment & Property

Email: norman.stevenson@harrow.gov.uk

Council: Harrow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: (Role: Member) Cabinet (Role: Member) Pension Fund Committee (Role: Member) (Role: Member) Planning Committee Council (Role: Member) Planning Policy Advisory Panel (Role: Reserve) Personnel Appeals Panel (Role: Chair, Role: Shortlist)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Personnel Appeals Panel Role: Chair

(to reconvene on 15 September), Personnel Appeals Panel - Tuesday 9 September 2025 10.00 am

The Personnel Appeals Panel met to discuss a disciplinary appeal. The panel initially adjourned to consider additional evidence submitted by the appellant, before ultimately deciding to dismiss the appeal.

September 09, 2025
Pension Fund Committee Role: Member

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).

September 08, 2025
Cabinet Role: Member

Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Cabinet met in July to discuss several key issues, including budget performance, property licensing, and the council's response to a recent inspection of children's services. The cabinet approved recommendations on adult social care, property management, and community safety, and noted reports on financial performance and scrutiny projects.

July 24, 2025
Committee Role: Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 3 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Harrow Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss the Better Care Fund, integrated neighbourhood teams and an oral health needs assessment. The board approved the 2024/25 Better Care Fund end of year report and formally approved the 2025/26 Better Care Fund plan.

July 03, 2025
Pension Fund Committee

Pension Fund Committee - Monday 16 June 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Pension Fund Committee convened to review the fund's performance, discuss investment strategies, and address governance and risk management. Councillor David Ashton, Portfolio Holder for Finance & Highways, chaired the meeting, where members approved the Harrow Pension Fund Committee Work Plan for 2025-26 and noted reports on the fund's actuarial position, the London CIV's engagement and accountability, and the pension fund risk register. A key focus was on adapting to the government's evolving requirements for investment pooling and the implications for the fund's relationship with the London CIV.

June 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Strategic Performance Report Q1 2025-26

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Adult Social Care Strategy, 2025-2030

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

...the Cabinet of Harrow approved the Adult Social Care Strategy 2025-2030 and its action plan, aiming to deliver sustainable, person-centred care by reducing inequalities, promoting independence, and delaying escalation of need through a strong prevention approach.

Recommendations Approved

Grange Farm Phase 2a additional demolition works

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

...to approve the demolition of two additional blocks at Grange Farm Phase 2a by the existing contractor due to health and safety concerns related to exposed asbestos, increasing the total contract value to £916,845.

Recommendations Approved

Contract for Provision and Hosting of Pensions Administration IT System

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

...to ensure the Council had a Pensions Administration system, they approved commencing procurement for a new system, delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Finance to award the contract and make related decisions during the procurement process.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 96