Hitesh Karia - Councillor for Harrow

Councillor Hitesh Karia

Conservative Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services

Email: CllrHitesh.Karia@harrow.gov.uk

Council: Harrow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Role: Member) Corporate Parenting Panel (Role: Chair) Overview and Scrutiny Committee Health and Wellbeing Board (Role: Member) Council (Role: Member) Chief Officers' Employment Panel (Role: Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

48 meetings · Page 2 of 10

Health and Wellbeing Board Role: Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board of Harrow Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss rising tuberculosis (TB) rates, homelessness prevention strategies, and the future of the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. Key decisions included endorsing a TB needs assessment, agreeing to partner with the Northwest London Integrated Care Board on TB screening, and endorsing a request to London Northwest University Healthcare NHS Trust to enhance TB services. The Board also noted an update on early homelessness prevention activities and endorsed ongoing work on the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA).

March 12, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Role: Member

(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.

February 26, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Role: Member

Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Harrow Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 to discuss a range of significant financial and strategic matters. Key decisions included the approval of the final revenue budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028/29, alongside the final capital programme for 2026-27 to 2028-29. The meeting also addressed the commissioning of statutory advocacy services and the adoption of a new Social Housing Allocation Scheme.

February 19, 2026, 6:30 pm
Corporate Parenting Panel Role: Chair

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.

February 04, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Role: Member

Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Harrow Council met on Thursday 29 January 2026, approving key decisions on the Poets Corner early works package, the calculation of business rates retention for 2026-2027, and extensions to existing contracts for estate improvements and re-roofing works. The meeting also saw the approval of a new contract for water services and a lease surrender and regrant.

January 29, 2026, 6:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Procurement of new contract for Wide Area Network (WAN)

From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Report of Harrow Community Partnership

From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Budget 2026-27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy 2026-27 to 2028-29, HRA Capital Programme 2026-27 to 2030-31 and 30-year HRA Business Plan

From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026

...approve the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2026-27, including rent and service charge increases, and a ten-year capital programme for new affordable homes and investment in existing stock, with recommendations to be forwarded to Full Council.

Recommend Forward to Council

Commissioning Approach for Adult Social Care Supported Accommodation and access to the West London Alliance (WLA)Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026

...approved a new commissioning approach for adult social care supported accommodation, including access to the West London Alliance Dynamic Purchasing System and the establishment of block contracts for mental health, learning disabilities, and autism services.

Recommendations Approved

Arboricultural Contract value increase & term extension

From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 48

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 140