Rashmi Kalu - Councillor for Harrow

Councillor Rashmi Kalu

Labour

Email: rashmi.kalu@harrow.gov.uk

Council: Harrow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Panel (Role: Member, Role: Shortlist) Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (Role: Member) Health and Social Care Scrutiny Sub-Committee Licensing and General Purposes Committee Council (Role: Member) Planning Committee (Role: Reserve) Cabinet

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Licensing Panel Role: Shortlist

Licensing Panel - Thursday 15 January 2026 7.30 pm

The Licensing Panel of Harrow Council met on Thursday 15 January 2026 and granted a new premises licence for Obi Express, located at 2 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 6LD. The decision followed a hearing to consider an application for the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption.

January 15, 2026, 7:30 pm
Licensing Panel Role: Shortlist

Licensing Panel - Thursday 15 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Licensing Panel of Harrow Council met on Thursday 15 January 2026 and rejected an application for a new premises licence for Rileys Sports Limited at 399 Northolt Road, Harrow. The applicant failed to attend the hearing, and the panel decided to proceed with the rejection based on the objections raised by the police and the Licensing Authority.

January 15, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Role: Member

Council - Thursday 27 November 2025 6.30 pm

Harrow Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of an urgent motion condemning the Labour government's budget, petitions relating to road safety and resurfacing, and a motion opposing the planned closure of the volunteer-led front desk at Pinner Police Station. The council also endorsed the Pension Board Annual Report for 2024/25 and approved a constitution update.

November 27, 2025
Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee Role: Member

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee - Tuesday 25 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) of Harrow Council convened on 25 November 2025 to discuss a range of reports, including updates on external audits, directorate risk registers, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO), treasury management, internal audits, and the council's risk management strategy. Councillor Kanti Rabadia, Chair of the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee, presided over the meeting. The agenda included both regular monitoring of council activities and specific issues requiring the committee's attention.

November 25, 2025
Licensing Panel Role: Shortlist

Licensing Panel - Thursday 20 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Licensing Panel met to discuss a new premises licence application for AS Food & Wine, located at 50 South Parade, Mollison Way, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 5QL. The applicant, Roginithevi Suthakaran, sought to extend the licensable hours for the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshment. However, due to objections from the Metropolitan Police and the Licensing Authority regarding concerns about crime, disorder and public nuisance, and after discussion with the panel, the applicant withdrew the application and will continue to operate under their existing licence.

November 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

23 decisions · Page 5 of 5

Procurement of new contract for IT Service Desk

From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025

...to commence procurement of a new IT service desk contract through the Crown Commercial Service Framework and authorize the Director of IT to award the contract after consulting with the Portfolio Holder.

Recommendations Approved

Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report Q3 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025

...to note the forecast revenue and capital outturn positions for 2024-25, approve proposed amendments to the 2024-25 Capital Programme, note the Council's Trading Update, note the investment properties update, and note the financial forecast of the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership budget.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy Statement including Annual Investment Strategy for 2025/26 and Capital Strategy for 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025

... to recommend to Council the approval of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2025/26, including Prudential Indicators, the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, the Annual Investment Strategy, and the Capital Strategy for 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 23