Councillor Paul Osborn

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.

Urgent Leader's Decision, Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting - Tuesday 21 October 2025 1.30 pm, NEW

At a meeting of the Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting, Harrow Council agreed to submit a bid for the acquisition of homes in Harrow to be used for social housing, with the aim of reducing the council's reliance on temporary accommodation and mitigating rising costs. Councillor Paul Osborn, Leader of the Council, approved the recommendations, also delegating authority to the Strategic Director for Housing and Regeneration to appoint an agent to support the bid. A report will be submitted to cabinet and full council to update on the terms of the bid and the Housing Revenue Account's (HRA) five-year capital programme, respectively.