The Harrow East Conservatives are once again facing questions about the judgement they exercise when selecting political figures to headline local events. The latest guest at the party’s summer lunch in Stanmore was Conservative MP and Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp. His appearance alongside Harrow East MP Bob Blackman is unlikely to surprise local observers.Continue reading “Questions over Harrow East Conservatives’ choice of high-profile guests”
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Blackman’s convenient amnesia on youth unemployment
Bob Blackman’s criticism of Labour’s Employment Rights Act, following his written question to the Department for Business and Trade about its impact on young people’s employment prospects, follows a familiar opposition script: find a worrying statistic, blame the current government, and ignore the role your own party played in creating the problem. His argument isContinue reading “Blackman’s convenient amnesia on youth unemployment”
Sir Sadiq Khan’s peerage recognises results, not rhetoric
Sir Sadiq Khan’s appointment to the House of Lords is a well-deserved recognition of a mayoralty that has delivered real results for London. Over three terms, he has helped make the capital a better place to live while championing investment in communities that too often feel overlooked. The government described Sir Sadiq as “a brilliantContinue reading “Sir Sadiq Khan’s peerage recognises results, not rhetoric”
Hosepipe ban exposes planning failures, and the muted response from Harrow’s elected representatives
Affinity Water’s decision to impose a Temporary Use Ban across its Central region, including Harrow, has understandably frustrated many residents. The company says the restrictions are necessary because of exceptionally high demand, warmer weather and reduced supplies from Grafham Water reservoir, but why has a modern water company not planned more effectively for circumstances thatContinue reading “Hosepipe ban exposes planning failures, and the muted response from Harrow’s elected representatives”
Remembering Ross Simpson MBE: a life of faith and service
The Harrow Monitoring Group remembers with gratitude the life of Ross Simpson MBE, who passed away last month at the age of 88. Ross dedicated his life to serving others. A committed Christian, his faith was the foundation of everything he did. He was an active member of his church for many decades, quietly livingContinue reading “Remembering Ross Simpson MBE: a life of faith and service”
Arise thanks supporters and pledges year-round community action
Supporters, candidates and volunteers gathered in Pinner on 5 July to celebrate Arise Harrow’s election campaign and look ahead to the party’s continued work in the community. Addressing the gathering, Arise leader and Harrow councillor Pamela Fitzpatrick thanked everyone who had contributed to the campaign, from candidates and campaigners to donors and residents who hadContinue reading “Arise thanks supporters and pledges year-round community action”
Harrow must not catch the politics of fear and hate
If some attention-seeking local politicians and social media posts are to be believed, Britain, and London in particular, appears to be a country where little happens beyond rape, grooming gangs and calls for the deportation of ‘undesirable’ elements, as though Britain should return to the era when it transported its own undesirables to distant colonies.Continue reading “Harrow must not catch the politics of fear and hate”
Heatwave alerts are easy – climate action is harder
As temperatures reached record levels this week, Harrow Council was quick to issue heatwave warnings across its social media platforms, advising residents to stay hydrated, avoid the midday sun and check on vulnerable neighbours. The advice was sensible, but hardly new. By the time the Council’s messages appeared, residents had already been inundated with theContinue reading “Heatwave alerts are easy – climate action is harder”
Navratri at Byron Hall: a test of transparency, accountability and equal opportunity
Questions have recently arisen regarding the allocation and subsequent cancellation of bookings for Navratri 2026 celebrations at Byron Hall, within Harrow Leisure Centre, a facility owned by the London Borough of Harrow. The matter was brought to the attention of Harrow Monitoring Group by Yati Events and raises issues extending beyond any single organiser orContinue reading “Navratri at Byron Hall: a test of transparency, accountability and equal opportunity”
Harrow celebrates new HMO restrictions as critics question political spin and housing impact
Harrow Council has approved a new Article 4 Direction requiring planning permission for the conversion of family homes into smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), a move the authority says will help tackle concerns over noise, rubbish, anti-social behaviour and the loss of family-sized housing. Council leaders have described the decision as a major stepContinue reading “Harrow celebrates new HMO restrictions as critics question political spin and housing impact”
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