Phillip O'Dell

Council Role: Member

(Extraordinary), Council - Tuesday 24 March 2026 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council adopted the Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041, a comprehensive document outlining planning policies for the borough. The adoption followed extensive debate and discussion among councillors regarding housing targets, greenbelt protection, and community consultation.

Council Role: Member

(Council Tax), Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on 26 February 2026 saw the approval of the borough's budget for the upcoming financial year, alongside the Corporate Plan and Housing Revenue Account. Significant debate occurred regarding council tax increases and the allocation of funds, with the budget ultimately being passed.

Council Role: Member

Council - Thursday 27 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on 27 November 2025 saw significant debate on national economic policy, with a motion condemning the Labour government's budget ultimately passed. Councillors also debated and voted on motions concerning the closure of police front desks and the Mayor of London's planning powers.

Council Role: Member

Council - Thursday 18 September 2025 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on Thursday 18 September 2025 saw significant debate on several key issues, including the proposed closure of Harrow Police Station's front desk, the funding for a new SEND school, and the future of Mount Vernon Hospital's Urgent Care Unit. The council ultimately voted to oppose the closure of the police front desk and the urgent care unit, and to demand that the Labour government honour its funding commitment for the SEND school.

Council

Council - Thursday 15 May 2025 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on Thursday 15 May 2025 saw the election of the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor, alongside the approval of the Scrutiny Annual Report for 2024/25 and the confirmation of the council's meeting dates for the upcoming year. Key decisions also included the approval of Councillor Jean Lammiman's long service award and the granting of a dispensation for Councillor Vipin Mithani's absence due to ill health.