Councillor Sasi Suresh

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 18 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss the Workforce Development Programme and Long-Term Agency Workforce Arrangements, the Corporate Plan and Flagship Actions for 2026/27, and the Final Revenue Budget 2026/27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028/29. Key decisions included noting the report on workforce development and agency arrangements, recommending the Corporate Plan and Flagship Actions for 2026/27 to the Council for approval, and recommending the Final Revenue Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2028/29 to the Council for approval.

(Special), Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Harrow Council held a question and answer session with the Leader of the Council, Councillor Paul Osborn, and the Managing Director, Alex, to discuss the council's financial position, budget, and ongoing service delivery. Key topics included the council's financial health, plans to bridge a budget gap, the provision of special educational needs transport, the cost and use of the new council chamber, the effectiveness of the Red Route on Rayners Lane, and concerns regarding agency staff expenditure. Significant discussion also focused on the challenges and strategies related to housing, particularly temporary accommodation and the regeneration programme, as well as the ongoing improvements in children's services following an Ofsted inspection.

Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Wednesday 3 December 2025 7.30 pm

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.

Corporate Parenting Panel - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm

The Harrow Council Corporate Parenting Panel met to discuss updates and improvements to services for children looked after (CLA) and care leavers. Reports were presented on participation services, children missing from care, care leavers in custody, the leaving care service, an Ofsted monitoring visit, the virtual school autumn term, and health services for CLA. The panel noted all reports and recommendations.