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Planning policies and regeneration plans are being reviewed as part of the new administration’s pledge to limit tall buildings. The review on new structures will take into consideration the impact on the local area, character and height of buildings. The Harrow council intends to adopt policies to protect the borough from inappropriate development. Quality ofContinue reading “Limiting tall buildings in Harrow”

In concluding the first cabinet meeting of his administration, leader of the Harrow council councillor Paul Osborn said, “it’s really important that we recognise that how the people are wanting to change, they recognise that they wanted things done differently and better. They wanted them to be put first.” “And we always need to keepContinue reading “New style Harrow council cabinet!”

Following the initiatives in some other London boroughs, like Enfield, changes to bulky waste collections in Harrow will help residents dispose of large items quickly, easily and free of charge. Welcome news for residents wanting to remove large items but are put off or worried by the cost of removal – for example, collection chargeContinue reading “Council to scrap bulky waste collection charges”

Cllr Nitesh Hirani (Con) has been an elected member of the Harrow Council since a By-Election in April 2017, representing the residents of Kenton East Ward. His published public profile says: he is the first Conservative Councillor elected in the 40-year history of Kenton East Ward. He lives with his family in Kenton East Ward and has servedContinue reading “A  Harrow Tory councillor, ‘Lord’”

North Harrow ward councillor Janet Mote is the new Harrow mayor. Cllr Janet Mote was first elected as a Conservative councillor in 2002. Welcome! She has held several positions of responsibility in the council. She is a former portfolio holder for Education and Schools, and was a Shadow Cabinet member. Not only that, but sheContinue reading “New Harrow mayor”

Harrow council new administration priority to redesign the council logo has been challenged by the local Labour MP. Harrow West MP Gareth Thomas has expressed concern: “Heard tonight that the first priority of the new Conservative leadership of Harrow Council is to change the council’s logo in the middle of a cost of living crisis,Continue reading “Row over Harrow council logo redesign”

Following the Hillingdon initiative, Harrow council is working on a Harrow Resident Smart Card. Hillingdon offers a Hillingdon First Residents’ Card to enable them to offer services and discounts to local Residents. The card is used to provide discounts on parking, library services and access to leisure centres. It also offers discounts on products andContinue reading “Harrow Smart Card”

In his first public communication as the leader of the Harrow council, councillor Paul Osborn informs about forthcoming benefits for the residents and the senior manager changes at the civic centre. The Council Tax Energy rebate (£150 energy payment to eligible Harrow council taxpayers) would be issued soon. There’s also a reminder about Free SchoolContinue reading “‘Putting residents first’, emphasises new leader – but..”

Councillor Paul Osborn, leader of Harrow council, has appointed a well-mixed cabinet of ten councillors and three non-executive members to lead on services to ‘put residents first’. In the recent local elections, the Conservatives gained Harrow from Labour. In appointing his cabinet, Cllr Paul Osborn, leader of the council, said: “Harrow residents have entrusted theContinue reading “New Harrow council leader appoints his cabinet”

UPDATE: Apparently, a group of past and present Harrow Labour councillors (seem to be more interested in seeking publicity rather than the work of the council) are trying to blame Cllr Graham Henson for losing the council at the council elections 2022. If there is someone to blame, it ought to be the leadership ofContinue reading “Harrow Labour group leadership challenged – update!”