Joel Charles - Councillor for Harlow (Old Harlow)

Councillor Joel Charles

Conservative Old Harlow Portfolio Holder for Public Protection

Email: joel.charles@harlow.gov.uk

Council: Harlow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Appointments Panel Regulatory Sub Committee Personnel Committee Scrutiny Committee Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

52 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Cabinet Committee Member

CabinetWednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 21, 2026
Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub-CommitteeTuesday, 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 20, 2026
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 7.00 pm

December 18, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

CabinetWednesday, 17th December, 2025 7.00 pm

December 17, 2025
Licensing Committee Committee Member

Licensing CommitteeWednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

99 decisions · Page 4 of 20

Social Housing Regulatory and Compliance - Update

From: CabinetThursday, 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...to note the progress being made and actions agreed with the Regulator of Social Housing to manage ongoing social housing compliance responsibilities, improve performance in the Safety and Quality standard, and deliver outcomes within the council's corporate mission to invest in housing.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Risk Management Framework

From: CabinetThursday, 9th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 09, 2025

...to ensure a robust and consistent approach to risk management, the Cabinet endorsed the Risk Management Framework as set out in Appendix A, noting its periodic review and continued reporting of strategic risk updates.

Recommendations Approved

Non-Housing Asset Disposals

From: CabinetThursday, 9th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 09, 2025

...to facilitate inward investment and generate capital receipts, the Cabinet approved the sale of nine non-housing property assets, including Barrows Farm Cottage, Land off Red Lion Lane, and The Garden Tiger Public House, and delegated authority to relevant officers to finalize the terms and method of sale.

Recommendations Approved

Social Housing Regulatory and Compliance - Update

From: CabinetThursday, 9th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 09, 2025

...to manage social housing compliance responsibilities and improve performance, the Cabinet approved directly awarding contracts worth £3,315,381.47 to Chas Berger for fire risk assessment remedial works and associated external refurbishment at three sheltered housing schemes for a 12-month period.

Recommendations Approved

Domestic Abuse Policy

From: CabinetThursday, 9th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 09, 2025

...to approve the new Domestic Abuse Policy and delegate authority to the Cabinet Member for Culture and Community to make minor changes if needed.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 52

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 99