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 3 of 11

Council Role: Member

Council - Thursday 18 September 2025 6.30 pm

Harrow Council met to discuss a range of issues, including public safety, education, and healthcare. A motion to demand that the Labour government honour the funding commitment for a new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school in Harrow was approved, while motions opposing the Mayor of London's planned closure of Harrow Police Station's front desk and opposing the Labour Government's closure of Mount Vernon's Urgent Care Unit were both carried.

September 18, 2025
Cabinet Role: Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Cabinet met on 16 September 2025, and made decisions on social housing, local planning, and budget monitoring. The cabinet agreed to consult on proposed modifications to the Harrow Local Plan, approved a change of contractor for a social housing decarbonisation project, and discussed measures to address budget overspends in social care and housing.

September 16, 2025
Committee Role: Member

Urgent Leader's Decision, Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting - Thursday 7 August 2025 10.00 am

In an urgent decision-making meeting, Harrow Council's Leader, Councillor Paul Osborn, agreed to delegate authority to officers to ensure the continuity of community equipment services following the liquidation of NRS Healthcare. This includes authorising the termination of the existing contract with NRS Healthcare, entering into new agreements with Essex Care Ltd and other providers, and delegating functions to the Integrated Community Equipment (ICE) Group or other London local authorities. The decisions were made to ensure that residents continue to receive essential health and social care support.

August 07, 2025
Employees' Consultative Forum POSTPONED Role: Chair

the Employees' Consultative Forum of Harrow Council

This meeting has been postponed.

July 30, 2025
Cabinet Role: Chair

Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Cabinet met in July to discuss several key issues, including budget performance, property licensing, and the council's response to a recent inspection of children's services. The cabinet approved recommendations on adult social care, property management, and community safety, and noted reports on financial performance and scrutiny projects.

July 24, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

101 decisions · Page 1 of 21

The delivery of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) / Warmer Homes (WH: SHF) Wave 3.

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

...to enter contractual arrangements under the London Councils’ Strategic Partnership for the delivery of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) / Warmer Homes (WH: SHF) Wave 3, including accepting a £1,990,914 grant and directly appointing Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd to deliver the programme.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Adult Social Care Strategy, 2025-2030

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

...the Cabinet of Harrow approved the Adult Social Care Strategy 2025-2030 and its action plan, aiming to deliver sustainable, person-centred care by reducing inequalities, promoting independence, and delaying escalation of need through a strong prevention approach.

Recommendations Approved

Strategic Performance Report Q1 2025-26

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Grange Farm Phase 2a additional demolition works

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

...to approve the demolition of two additional blocks at Grange Farm Phase 2a by the existing contractor due to health and safety concerns related to exposed asbestos, increasing the total contract value to £916,845.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 54

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 101