Councillor Paul Osborn
Email: paul.osborn@harrow.gov.uk
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
54 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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.
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.
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.
the Cabinet of Harrow Council
This meeting has been postponed.
Decisions from Meetings
101 decisions · Page 14 of 21
Fees and Charges 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to agree the executive side Fees & Charges for the 2025-26 financial year, include them in the budget consultation, authorize the Strategic Director of Finance to make changes following consultation, and note that the Council side Fees & Charges would be put before Council for approval.
Recommendations Approved
Sancroft Contract
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to extend the existing care service contract with Sancroft Community Care Limited until December 31, 2025, with a possible extension to December 31, 2026, pending a commercial and contract review.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of contractor for mobility assessments for Concessionary Travel
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to procure a contractor for Concessionary Travel Mobility Assessments, with a contract value up to £700k, and authorised the relevant directors to manage the procurement process and award the contract to the successful bidder.
Recommendations Approved
Calculation of the Council Tax Base for 2025-2026
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to approve the Council Tax Base for 2025-2026, setting it at 90,843 Band D equivalent properties based on a calculated number of taxable properties and a 98% expected collection rate.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Capital Programme 2025-26 to 2027-28
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to note the Draft Capital Programme for 2025/26 to 2027/28, the outcomes of the 2024/25 Capital Programme review, and the draft proposal of new capital projects, with the final version of the Capital Programme to be presented to Cabinet in February 2025 for recommendation to Council.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 101