Councillor Hitesh Karia
Email: CllrHitesh.Karia@harrow.gov.uk
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
the Cabinet of Harrow Council
This meeting has been postponed.
Corporate Parenting Panel - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm
The Harrow Council Corporate Parenting Panel met to discuss updates and improvements to services for children looked after (CLA) and care leavers. Reports were presented on participation services, children missing from care, care leavers in custody, the leaving care service, an Ofsted monitoring visit, the virtual school autumn term, and health services for CLA. The panel noted all reports and recommendations.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
96 decisions · Page 15 of 20
Estimated Surplus / (Deficit) on the Collection Fund 2024-2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to note an estimated net deficit of £0.304m on the Collection Fund as of March 31, 2025, and to transfer Harrow's deficit share of £0.170m to the General Fund in 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Consultation and adoption/rejection of proposed new Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
... to approve the Council’s revised Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Revenue Budget 2025-26 and draft Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2027-28
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to allow for general consultation, the draft budget for 2025/26, the Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2027/28, the draft Public Health budget for 2025/26, and a proposal to increase core Council Tax and Adult Social Care Precept Council Tax by a percentage each year until 2027/28 were approved, while also noting the estimated budget gap, the lack of structured changes to the schools funding formula, the assumed funding for social care, and authorizing the Strategic Director of Finance to agree to Harrow's contribution to the London Borough's Grant Scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Local Areas of Special Character (LASC) - recommendation to designate two areas following consultation
From: Cabinet - Thursday 14 November 2024 6.30 pm - November 14, 2024
...to designate two areas, specifically parts of West Harrow and Pinner, as Local Areas of Special Character (LASC) following a consultation and consideration by the Planning Policy Advisory Panel.
Recommendations Approved
Mental Health Community Services
From: Cabinet - Thursday 14 November 2024 6.30 pm - November 14, 2024
...to commence procurement for a mental health community service and authorize the Strategic Director for Adults and Public Health to manage the tender process and award the contract, ensuring the Council meets its statutory responsibilities and addresses the evolving mental health needs of residents.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 96