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The Honour of Freedom of the Borough holder Alderman Keith Toms, in his 80s, passed away yesterday after a long illness. Keith Toms was first elected Harrow councillor in 1974 and served continuously until 2006 when he stood down having completed 32 years as a councillor of the London Borough of Harrow. As a councillor,Continue reading “Harrow Alderman Keith Toms passed away – sad!”

David Ashton (Con):  Chairman of the Harrow East Conservative Association, and ex Belmont councillor who led the Conservative group on the council and the Harrow council very well. He did not stand for the council in 2010 (probably due to too much bickering from his deputy, Cllr Susan Hall, all the time). If elected forContinue reading “Harrow council elections 2022:  some interesting candidates”

Responding to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Consultation regarding a residential development in Harrow, Clinical Commissioning Group would like to seek a capital contribution of £62,650. The application, reported to Planning Committee for granting the planning permission, relates to the development at the Citizen’s Advice Bureau (9 Station Road) and Harrow council Civic Car Park A,Continue reading “CCG ‘unreasonable’ in seeking money re a Harrow development”

Very interesting that a trial scheme at the Northwick Park Hospital to redirect some people attending accident and emergency to elsewhere outside the hospital, has been hailed a success. Wonder if this screening for patient care has been blessed by the Healthwatch Harrow and the West London Clinical Commissioning Groups, and who is defining theContinue reading “Checkpoint at Northwick Park Hospital A&E!”

An investigation report (today) by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) uncovers bullying and discrimination within the Metropolitan Police Service ranks, including incidents of racism, misogyny and harassment. The IOPC is led by director general Michael Lockwood who was chief executive of London borough of Harrow. His deputy Tom Whiting is from Harrow andContinue reading “Harrow ex CEOs flying flag of fairness at IOPC”

A teenager was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in High Street, Wealdstone on January 29, it has been reported. Enquiries continue. “Labour are obsessed with moving the Civic Centre to Wealdstone where there have been 930 violent crimes since May 2018” Harrow Council Conservatives had alerted about the crime rate in the area previously.Continue reading “Wealdstone stabbing again!”

As the Covid-19 cases in Harrow are the fourth-highest rate in London,  London North West University Healthcare explain their January Covid-19 care situations, including an effective front door model that alleviates urgent care and A&E pressures at Northwick Park Hospital: Around 22% of the Trust’s general beds are occupied with patients receiving care related toContinue reading “Hospitals explain arrangements for Covid-19 care, Harrow included”

Covid positives in Harrow have substantially increased with vaccination take up lower than nationally (source), despite Harrow council’s repeated reminders. As of 29 December 2021, 649 people are tested positive daily for the Coronavirus in Harrow, and 4,127 in the last 7 days (up by 31.9%). To that date, total 47,493 people are tested positive,Continue reading “Covid spread in Harrow is alarming!”

“Labour are obsessed with moving the Civic Centre to Wealdstone where there have been 930 violent crimes since May 2018. There will be minimal parking, meaning that residents and staff will have to park several streets away during the dark winter months” say Harrow Council Conservatives. “Labour’s poor management has left residents cleaning their ownContinue reading “Harrow civic centre move and concerning Wealdstone crime rate, defended!”

Harrow Labour councillor Pamela Fitzpatrick has been excluded from the party for an old interview with the newspaper Socialist Appeal which has now been blacklisted by the Labour Party.“Huge thanks to the socialist campaign group for their public support. All Labour councillors should have the strength of character to speak out about such obvious unfairness.Continue reading “Labour’s retrospective punishment challenged!”