Paul Osborn - Councillor for Harrow

Councillor Paul Osborn

 Conservative  Leader of the Council

Email: paul.osborn@harrow.gov.uk

Council: Harrow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Employees' Consultative Forum (Role: Chair) Chief Officers' Employment Panel (Role: Chair) Cabinet (Role: Chair) (Role: Member, Role: Chair) Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel (Role: Guest) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Role: Guest) Council (Role: Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

54 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Cabinet Role: Chair

Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm

December 18, 2025
Council Role: Member

Council - Thursday 27 November 2025 6.30 pm

Harrow Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of an urgent motion condemning the Labour government's budget, petitions relating to road safety and resurfacing, and a motion opposing the planned closure of the volunteer-led front desk at Pinner Police Station. The council also endorsed the Pension Board Annual Report for 2024/25 and approved a constitution update.

November 27, 2025
Committee Role: Chair

Urgent Leader's Decision, Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting - Wednesday 26 November 2025 5.15 pm

In an urgent decision meeting, Councillor Paul Osborn, Leader of the Council, approved recommendations to accept £1.9 million in funding from the Warmer Homes Social Housing Fund Wave 3 grant programme and to directly appoint Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd to deliver the programme. This will enable energy-efficiency improvements to approximately 144 council homes. The decision aims to address fuel poverty, reduce carbon emissions, and improve housing quality in Harrow.

November 26, 2025
Chief Officers' Employment Panel Role: Chair

Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Wednesday 5 November 2025 5.00 pm

The Chief Officers' Employment Panel of Harrow Council met on 5 November 2025 to discuss one substantive item, the appointment of a Strategic Director of Corporate Resources and Innovation. The meeting also included standard items such as noting membership and declarations of interest. Some of the discussion was expected to be held in private.

November 05, 2025
Cabinet POSTPONED Role: Chair

the Cabinet of Harrow Council

This meeting has been postponed.

October 30, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

101 decisions · Page 12 of 21

School Organisation Update and School Capital Programme

From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025

... to authorize the Strategic Director of Children’s Services to determine statutory notices and implement proposals to increase school places, expand the age range of a primary school, and amend the designation of places at a primary school resourced provision, all related to school organization and SEND provision.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy Statement including Annual Investment Strategy for 2025/26 and Capital Strategy for 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025

... to recommend to Council the approval of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2025/26, including Prudential Indicators, the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, the Annual Investment Strategy, and the Capital Strategy for 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Green Car Leasing Scheme

From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025

...to establish a green car leasing scheme for staff, funded on a salary sacrifice basis, by awarding a contract to TUSKERDIRECT LIMITED through the ESPO Staff Benefits Framework and authorizing the Acting Strategic Director for Housing and Regeneration to finalize the contract and implementation arrangements.

Recommendations Approved

Harrow Adult Learning Strategy

From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025

...to approve the draft Adult Learning Strategy for public consultation and authorize the Acting Strategic Director to decide on the final adoption of the strategy after considering consultation responses.

Recommendations Approved

Grange Farm Estate Regeneration Phase 2a

From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025

...to endorse the progress of Phase 2A of the Grange Farm Estate regeneration, approve the commencement of procurement for a construction contractor, and note the ongoing procurement of a demolition contractor, all to deliver up to 50 affordable homes and meet funding deadlines.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 54

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 101