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Describing the controversial actions by the Labour party leader, general secretary and some national executives, Pamela Fitzpatrick, a socialist and trade unionist who was a parliamentary candidate for Harrow East last election, said “The banning of people through proscription, the punishment of those associating with banned people, dictating who members can be friends with andContinue reading “Harrow socialist councillor hits back at Labour party governance”

A petition gathering hundreds of signatures asks the Labour party to immediately cease its purported action against the Harrow councillor Pamela Fitzpatrick and confirm in writing that she will not be auto-excluded from Labour membership.Ms Fitzpatrick, a proud socialist and trade unionist who was a parliamentary candidate for Harrow East last election, has been threatenedContinue reading “Support for harassed Harrow socialist councillor rapidly mounting”

While some attention-seeking controversial Labour councillors are promoting themselves through all kind of activism, honest and dedicated Harrow councillor Pamela Fitzpatrick, a proud socialist and trade unionist who was parliamentary candidate for Harrow East last election, has been harassed by the Labour party.“I have just received a letter from the Labour Party threatening me withContinue reading “Harrow socialist councillor harassed!”

Harrow council says: “As we rebuild from the Covid-19 pandemic Harrow Council is investing in our high streets. Edgware, North Harrow, South Harrow and Rayners Lane are set to receive funding for a range of improvements to high streets. We’ve been working with ward councillors and the local community to drive forward this change (someContinue reading “Cosmetic use of high streets fund in Harrow, deplored!”

Communication has not been a Harrow council strength (answering/dealing with residents queries, response time,  inadequate website etc) but Covid-19 crisis management has made it worst where residents fail to get prompt, efficient or satisfactory response. An example is the recent correspondence with Paul Hewitt (photo), corporate director people services, copying in the chief executive, regardingContinue reading “Harrow council seemingly distances relevant officers from community”

Former Deputy Mayor and Leader of Council, Cllr Chris Mote, sadly passed away late last night (29 July) after a short illness.Cllr Mote was first elected in 1982 and now represented Pinner South ward. He was leader of the Conservative Group and later Leader of Harrow Council between 2006 and 2008. Cllr Mote announced hisContinue reading “Harrow councillor Chris Mote passed away”

“Be responsible as Covid cases soar” appeals the Harrow council leader Cllr Graham Henson.“Cases of Covid-19 are rising rapidly in Harrow and, while I don’t want to alarm people, I strongly urge you to be aware of your surroundings, understand the nature of risk and act sensibly” he said.As of 28 July 2021, the followingContinue reading “Covid-19 cases ‘soar’ in Harrow”

Such an information should have been readily available at the Harrow council website and as an attachment to the Draft Economic Strategy that claims to have distributed £62m in government grants to over 900 local businesses. This public information would have helped for everyone to see that the public money has been appropriately and fairlyContinue reading “Harrow council could reassure transparency in money matters!”

Labour’s recent London Conference has opened up all conflicts and contradictions in the Labour Party under ‘selected by some for some’ leader Keir Starmer. “Labour has outraged members today by shutting down its London conference in the middle of the outgoing Conference Arrangements Committee chair’s speech, apparently because she was speaking critically of Keir StarmerContinue reading “Harrow Labour activist hits out at Labour leadership”

A big deep hole appeared on the busy Hindes Road (junction of Welldon Crescent and Radnor Road) on 17 July at the spot which had previous road problem, as the tarmac repair around the hole suggests.The council installed barriers overnight, but has failed to carry out emergency repairs since.Uninformed and concerned Greenhill Ward residents expressContinue reading “Higher-rates charging council fails to fill a dangerous road crater for days!”