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Those in Harrow who believe in social justice and truth are not short of actions in confronting oppressive and divisive situations. Very recently Harrow council condemned Harrow East MP Bob Blackman (Con) for hosting an Indian extremist at an event in the Parliament which was most probably helped by his equally divisive assistant, a ToryContinue reading “Harrow MP on US President’s ‘recklessness’”

In a copy and paste type rat report, Harrow councillor Hall, who is now a London assembly member by chance, has compiled rat complaints received by London boroughs, and makes a political point that the capital’s rodent (mice, rats and squirrels) population is on the rise, bad for the city reputation. The report asks MayorContinue reading “Hall picks rats for point-scoring!”

As a result of Harrow council being a member of the West London Economic Prosperity Board, Harrow has benefitted significantly. This can only be good considering that Harrow does not usually gain much by grouping with neighbouring boroughs for national or regional resources because of its relatively affluent profile. The West London Economic Prosperity BoardContinue reading “Harrow well placed for West London deals”

Harrow council meeting on 30 November 2017 noted that the Harrow East MP, Bob Blackman, has recently hosted an event at the UK Parliament where the keynote speaker was Mr Tapan Ghosh, who has written articles that are regarded by many in the Harrow community (and elsewhere) as anti-Muslim. The council rightly resolved that: ‘ToContinue reading “Harrow council condemns Blackman politics”

Paul Walker (photo) is the new corporate director community, responsible for housing, environment and culture as well as commissioning and commercial services. Mr Walker has joined Harrow from North West England – previously having been chief executive at Copeland borough council among other roles. Describing his experience in Harrow so far, Mr Walker told theContinue reading “New council senior manager very positive about Harrow”

While Ealing and Hillingdon do, the Harrow clinical commissioning group does not provide an opportunity for Harrow pharmacists to broaden their scope in the community through minor ailment scheme. The aim of the Minor Ailment Service (MAS) is to support the provision of direct pharmaceutical care on the NHS by community pharmacists to members ofContinue reading “Harrow pharmacies deprived”

Although the fly-tipping in Harrow is not as high as in some other London boroughs, like Newham, it is a matter of real concern and more so in the parts of the borough which have short-term private rented accommodation or unlicensed houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). “It’s a shame to see fly-tipping happening more thanContinue reading “Fly-tipping a real concern in Harrow”

It is difficult to keep pace with the falling leaves at this time of the year. We know that fallen leaves were collected from this street (photo) in Greenhill ward very recently but in days dried leaves started piling up, giving rise to the resident concerns that the piles pose fire hazard. We reported thisContinue reading “Exemplary council response!”

The number of children living in poverty will soar to a record 5.2 million over the next five years as government welfare cuts bite deepest on households with young families, research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies predicts. Well controlled child poverty rate under Labour, according to the IFS, is now set to increase byContinue reading “Child poverty is set to soar”

Unceremonious ending of  Priti Patel’s cabinet position was quick and welcomed but of course not by some of her supporters who politicise that her sack could damage Israel and British relationships! Harrow East MP Bob Blackman raised a question at the Commons: ‘is there not a need to clarify the position for ministers visiting particularContinue reading “Patel demise, Blackman loss!”