Councillor Hitesh Karia

... delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Housing and Regeneration to facilitate the acquisition of properties for the Housing Revenue Account, following consultation with relevant officers and the Portfolio Holder for Housing.

...approved the disposal of the Probation Centre and 1 Garage Cottages, declaring them surplus to the Council's requirements and authorising the Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration to proceed with the sale on the basis of best consideration reasonably obtainable.

...approved an increase in the arboricultural contract value with Gristwood and Toms Limited from £6m to £9m and extended the contract term by two years.

...consult on three proposed Local Areas of Special Character in Pinner, Stanmore, and Hatch End, with the final designation decision delegated to the Chief Planning Officer.

...apply to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to become a Responsible Body for Biodiversity Net Gain, enabling the council to invest funds locally for habitat enhancement.