Councillor Philip Benjamin
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 27 July 2026 - 8.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Harrow Council met on Monday 27 July 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the potential establishment of an Education and Children's Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee.
Cabinet - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on 09 July 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including the submission and endorsement of the Harrow SEND Reform Plan 2026-2029, the allocation of the Crisis and Resilience Fund, and the recommissioning of domestic abuse and safe accommodation services. Key decisions were also made regarding the procurement of a new Parking Management Information System, a framework for fencing and security assets, and the extension of the fuel card services contract. The Cabinet also noted the council's financial outturn for 2025/26 and reviewed the procurement pipeline for the upcoming years.
Council - Thursday, 2 July 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Council meeting on 2 July 2026 saw significant debate on government planning reforms, with the Council ultimately resolving to oppose the proposed changes that would diminish the role of planning committees. A long-service award was presented to Councillor Paul Osborn, recognising his 25 years of dedication to the council.
Licensing Panel - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Licensing Panel of Harrow Council met on Tuesday 30 June 2026 to discuss licensing procedures and consider an application for a street trading licence. The primary focus of the meeting was the application for a street trading licence by Sultan's Food Limited, trading as Shah's Halal Food Cart, which generated significant public and official objection.
Decisions from Meetings
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Ewart House Care and Wellbeing Service Commissioning
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 6.30 pm - July 09, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the commencement of a competitive procurement process for a new care provider for Ewart House. The decision was made on 09/07/2026. Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to award and enter into contract with the successful provider.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue & Capital Budget Outturn Report 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 6.30 pm - July 09, 2026
The Cabinet approved the Revenue & Capital Budget Outturn Report for 2025-26 on 09/07/2026. The report noted the revenue and capital outturn positions and approved proposed additions and amendments to the Capital Programme. The Cabinet also approved the business plans for Concilium Assets LLP and Sancroft Community Care Limited.
Recommendations Approved
Council Insurance Renewals 2027
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 6.30 pm - July 09, 2026
Harrow Cabinet approved the re-tendering of liability, property, and terrorism insurance contracts on 09/07/2026. Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director of Finance, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways, to award these contracts. The new contracts will commence on 1 April 2027 for a period of five years.
Recommendations Approved
Parking Management Information Systems (PMIS) Contract
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 6.30 pm - July 09, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the award of a contract to Taranto Systems Limited for a Parking Management Information System. This decision was made on 09/07/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy to agree final contract terms and approve any extension options.
Recommendations Approved
Extension & Variation of the Provision of Fuel Card Services Contract
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 6.30 pm - July 09, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the extension and variation of the Fuel Card Services Contract. The contract will be extended for two years from 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2029, and its total value will be increased by 10% (£628,127.7). This decision was made on 09/07/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 100
- Average per month
- 1.0
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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