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.
108 meetings · Page 3 of 22
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 12 March 2026 2.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss a range of critical public health issues. Key decisions included endorsing actions to combat rising tuberculosis rates, noting progress on early homelessness prevention, and agreeing to continue developing the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. The Board also received updates on the Community Equipment Service and the ongoing consultation regarding the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 5 March 2026 5.00 pm
The Chief Officers' Employment Panel of Harrow Council was scheduled to discuss proposed senior management restructures within two directorates and the appointment of a new Director of Children's Services. The meeting agenda indicated that decisions would be sought regarding remuneration packages for newly created senior roles and the potential deletion of existing positions.
(Council Tax), Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Council meeting on 26 February 2026 saw the approval of the borough's budget for the upcoming financial year, alongside the Corporate Plan and Housing Revenue Account. Significant debate occurred regarding council tax increases and the allocation of funds, with the budget ultimately being passed.
Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on Thursday 19 February 2026 saw the approval of the final revenue budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) to 2028/29, which included a planned Council Tax increase of 4.99%. Significant decisions were also made regarding the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), including rent increases and a substantial capital programme for new affordable homes and existing stock improvements, alongside the approval of a new Social Housing Allocation Scheme designed to streamline the process and better meet housing needs.
Corporate Parenting Panel - Wednesday 4 February 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Corporate Parenting Panel met to discuss significant changes to its structure and function, aiming to increase the participation of care-experienced young people and improve the council's support for them. Key decisions included the endorsement of a plan to review and redesign the panel's operations, with a target for the new structure to be in place by September 2026. The panel also received updates on the progress of the Care Leavers Improvement Plan, highlighting advancements in financial education, employment opportunities, and the overall support offered to young people leaving care.
Decisions from Meetings
140 decisions · Page 1 of 28
Disposal of properties
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...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.
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
Opportunity to secure affordable Housing for the HRA
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
... 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.
Recommendations Approved
Aids and Adaptations Permission to Procure the Provision of Specialist Repairs for Disabled Wet Rooms within Council Properties
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...commence a competitive procurement process to appoint a single specialist contractor for the provision of specialist repairs to disabled wet rooms within council-owned properties.
Recommendations Approved
The delivery of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) 2.1.
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approve the variation of contract with Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd to undertake the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) 2.1 decarbonisation works to an additional 68 properties.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 108
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 140 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.