Harrow Youth Parliament Representative
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026, with a key focus on financial planning, housing regeneration, and essential service provision. The meeting agenda includes discussions on the calculation of business rates retention for the upcoming financial year, updates on housing regulatory matters, and proposals for extending existing contracts for estate improvements and water services.
(Special), Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Harrow Council held a question and answer session with the Leader of the Council, Councillor Paul Osborn, and the Managing Director, Alex, to discuss the council's financial position, budget, and ongoing service delivery. Key topics included the council's financial health, plans to bridge a budget gap, the provision of special educational needs transport, the cost and use of the new council chamber, the effectiveness of the Red Route on Rayners Lane, and concerns regarding agency staff expenditure. Significant discussion also focused on the challenges and strategies related to housing, particularly temporary accommodation and the regeneration programme, as well as the ongoing improvements in children's services following an Ofsted inspection.
Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on 18 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, capital programmes, housing, public health, school organisation, and licensing. The Cabinet is expected to review the council's financial performance, consider future budget proposals, and discuss investments in housing and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Cabinet will look at public health commissioning intentions, school places, and policies related to Houses of Multiple Occupation[^2] (HMO).
the Cabinet of Harrow Council
This meeting has been postponed.
Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Cabinet met on 16 September 2025, and made decisions on social housing, local planning, and budget monitoring. The cabinet agreed to consult on proposed modifications to the Harrow Local Plan, approved a change of contractor for a social housing decarbonisation project, and discussed measures to address budget overspends in social care and housing.
Decisions from Meetings
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Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025
...to note the Mid-Year Treasury Management position for 2025/26, including the capital programme's progress, treasury limits, and prudential indicators, as detailed in the Treasury Management Mid-Year Report.
Recommendations Approved
Mote Mews construction works
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025
... the Cabinet of Harrow approved the budget and authorized entering into a contract to complete the Mote Mews construction works, including a virement of £750,000 from the unallocated wider regeneration capital budget and a direct award of the contract to the original subcontractors.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Revenue Budget 2026-27 and draft Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028-29
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025
...to approve the Draft Budget for 2026-27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028-29 for general consultation, noting the proposal for a core Council Tax increase of 2.99% and an Adult Social Care Precept increase of 2% for the next three years, while acknowledging an estimated budget gap of £17.061m for 2026/27, £8.153m for 2027/28 and £7.325m for 2028/29.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Capital Programme 2026-27 to 2028-29
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025
...the Cabinet of Harrow approved noting the Draft Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2028/29 and that a final version would be presented in February 2026 for recommendation to the Council.
Recommendations Approved
In-House Residential Provision for children with disabilities
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025
...to address the high costs and family separation issues associated with out-of-borough placements for children with disabilities, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to acquire and refurbish a suitable property for an in-house residential home, approve the necessary budget, and proceed with Ofsted registration and opening, with plans for a second home to follow.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 112