Women’s experiences will be placed “at the heart” of a renewed national health strategy published on 14 April, as the government sets out plans to tackle long-standing inequalities in care and rebuild trust in services.The updated Women’s Health Strategy for England will prioritise listening to women’s concerns and using their feedback to directly influence howContinue reading “Women’s voices to shape renewed health strategy, with local relevance for Harrow”
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Mystery deepens as cross-borough Tory allies missing from their party’s candidate lists
In the closely connected boroughs of Brent and Harrow, where diverse communities, civic issues and political networks frequently overlap, questions are mounting after two well-known Conservative councillors, noted for their collaborative work across borough boundaries, have not appeared on their party’s official lists of candidates for the upcoming council elections. Kenton ward councillor Sunita HiraniContinue reading “Mystery deepens as cross-borough Tory allies missing from their party’s candidate lists”
Harrow Council faces criticism over Good Friday message
Harrow Council is facing criticism over its latest Good Friday message, with critics arguing that the wording reflects a calculated attempt to appeal to Christian voters while sidestepping the theological and historical weight of the occasion. The message, which states that “Good Friday – the Friday before Easter Sunday is an important day for ChristiansContinue reading “Harrow Council faces criticism over Good Friday message”
Ofsted’s second monitoring visit exposes deeper failures in Harrow Children’s Services – with signs of deterioration
The second monitoring visit by Ofsted to Harrow’s children’s services (their letter of 12 March 2026, copied to the Department for Education) confirms that the problems identified in early 2025 were not isolated weaknesses but symptoms of wider systemic failings. While leadership changes are under way, they remain too recent to influence practice, and theContinue reading “Ofsted’s second monitoring visit exposes deeper failures in Harrow Children’s Services – with signs of deterioration”
Unholy divisive politics over Harrow’s Holi celebration
An attempt to politicise a community celebration in Harrow has drawn criticism from local voices who warn against fuelling division for political advantage. In a statement at the House of Commons, Bob Blackman, Conservative MP for Harrow East, alleged that “thugs from the Central Mosque attacked the annual Holi celebration” and claimed that the MetropolitanContinue reading “Unholy divisive politics over Harrow’s Holi celebration”
Labour opposes Harrow council budget but puts forward no alternative
Conservative councillors at Harrow Council have approved a budget that will increase council tax by 4.99% in 2026/27 and expand council borrowing. The increase means the average Band D council tax bill will rise to £2,511, up by almost £500 over the past four years, an overall increase of around 20% since 2022. The budgetContinue reading “Labour opposes Harrow council budget but puts forward no alternative”
Harrow report admits financial incentives may prolong restrictive placements for disabled children
A Cabinet report at Harrow Council has raised serious safeguarding and governance questions after acknowledging that financial incentives in the residential care market may encourage providers to keep disabled children in highly restrictive placements longer than necessary. The report, “In-House Residential Provision for Children with Disabilities,” considered by Cabinet on 18 December 2025, was authoredContinue reading “Harrow report admits financial incentives may prolong restrictive placements for disabled children”
Council rebuts Labour claims following cabinet meeting
Following the Cabinet meeting of Harrow Council on 19 February 2026, the Labour opposition alleged that a local resident was branded a “disgrace” by the Council’s Deputy Leader after raising, through a public question, the case of a mother and baby reportedly hospitalised due to a damaged pavement in West Harrow. An opposition press releaseContinue reading “Council rebuts Labour claims following cabinet meeting”
‘Quiet Vehicles’, real risks: City Hall steps up for blind and partially sighted Londoners
It is encouraging to see that London City Hall is taking seriously the challenges created by the rapid growth of electric and hybrid vehicles on London’s roads, particularly the safety implications for people with sight loss.Cleaner vehicles deliver undeniable environmental gains. However, their reduced engine noise introduces a material safety risk for blind and partiallyContinue reading “‘Quiet Vehicles’, real risks: City Hall steps up for blind and partially sighted Londoners”
Cabinet Member stays as Harrow children’s services failures deepen
Harrow Council’s children’s services have faced sustained scrutiny since 2022, culminating in an Ofsted judgement of “inadequate” and a formal government improvement notice. Inspectors identified serious weaknesses, particularly in services for care leavers, citing poor planning, inconsistent oversight and failures to safeguard vulnerable young people transitioning into adulthood. Although two areas relating to younger childrenContinue reading “Cabinet Member stays as Harrow children’s services failures deepen”
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