Councillor Simon Brown
Email: simon.brown@harrow.gov.uk
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
39 meetings · Page 1 of 8
(Council Tax), Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to address a range of significant financial and strategic matters, including the Corporate Plan, the Revenue Budget, and the Housing Revenue Account. The meeting's agenda also included discussions on procedural motions, petitions, and public questions.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 25 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Planning Committee of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026, refusing two planning applications and deferring one. The committee refused permission for a new multi-use games area at Harrow School due to concerns about noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents, and also refused a proposal for a two-storey dwelling at 3 Gerard Road, Harrow, citing concerns about its scale, design, and overdevelopment of the site. An application for a new dwelling at Silverwood, South View Road, Pinner, was deferred.
Corporate Parenting Panel - Wednesday 4 February 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Corporate Parenting Panel of Harrow Council was scheduled to discuss the development of the panel itself, updates on the improvement plan for children's services, and the work of the Participation Service. The meeting agenda also included reports on the Virtual School's autumn term performance and the health of children looked after by the council.
Decisions from Meetings
56 decisions · Page 2 of 12
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
Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) decision and report
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Grants To Move Incentive Scheme
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
...to approve the Grants To Move Incentive Scheme, allocating £300,000 from the Housing Revenue Account to incentivize eligible council tenants to move into home ownership, thereby releasing social housing for those in need.
Recommendations Approved
Programme to increase supply of long term leased accommodation
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
...to increase the supply of long-term leased accommodation, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director for Housing and Regeneration to negotiate and enter into agreements for housing to be used as temporary or permanent accommodation, and approved a budget virement within the HRA capital programme, subject to conditions including a successful bid for properties and acceptance of GLA grant funding.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 56