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.
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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.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 11 September 2025 2.00 pm
The Harrow Council Health and Wellbeing Board convened to discuss key issues impacting the borough, including children's services, adult safeguarding, pharmaceutical needs, and preventative health measures. The board approved the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for 2025-2028 and resolved to make prevention a flagship action, focusing on a range of interconnected issues. The board also reviewed the inadequate Ofsted rating of Children's Services and discussed plans for improvement.
Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Cabinet met in July to discuss several key issues, including budget performance, property licensing, and the council's response to a recent inspection of children's services. The cabinet approved recommendations on adult social care, property management, and community safety, and noted reports on financial performance and scrutiny projects.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 3 July 2025 2.00 pm
The Harrow Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss the Better Care Fund, integrated neighbourhood teams and an oral health needs assessment. The board approved the 2024/25 Better Care Fund end of year report and formally approved the 2025/26 Better Care Fund plan.
Corporate Parenting Panel - Monday 30 June 2025 6.00 pm
The Corporate Parenting Panel of Harrow Council met to discuss several key issues affecting children in care and care leavers, including updates on missing children, care leavers in custody, the leaving care service, and the virtual school's performance. The panel also reviewed activity and performance data and received a verbal update on the outcome of Mark Riddell's visits.
Decisions from Meetings
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Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) decision and report
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Performance Report Q1 2025-26
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
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
Contract for Provision and Hosting of Pensions Administration IT System
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
...to ensure the Council had a Pensions Administration system, they approved commencing procurement for a new system, delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Finance to award the contract and make related decisions during the procurement process.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 96