Councillor Samir Sumaria

Licensing Panel - Thursday 16 October 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Licensing Panel met to discuss an application for a new premises licence for Pepe's Peri Peri, located at 434 Rayners Lane in Harrow. The panel decided to grant the licence, permitting late-night refreshment until 3am, subject to conditions. These conditions included CCTV installation, noise control, waste management, and measures to prevent disturbance to local residents.

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.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Harrow Safeguarding Adult Board's annual report for 2024-25, which details the board's activities, strategic priorities and achievements in safeguarding adults at risk within the borough. Councillors asked questions and raised concerns about the report, and the committee noted the report and its action items.