Social Value Ideas for Harrow London Borough Council

Boulcroft Avenue conversion approved

The committee approved the conversion of 32 Boulcroft Avenue from a single family dwelling into two flats with extensions. This is a planning approval rather than a procurement contract, but it confir…

“But this is for two flats. And the policy does make it much harder to get planning permission to convert houses into flats that we've adopted. It make…”

Oppose planning power changes

The council debated and carried a motion opposing government proposals that would restrict the role of elected members and change how planning applications are determined. Members argued the changes w…

“There are two motions before us. The first motion to oppose the government's removal of planning. I call upon Councillor Marilyn Ashton to move the mo…”

22 West Drive deferred for site visit

Members agreed not to determine the West Drive application at this meeting and instead arranged a site visit before considering it in September. This is an immediate action item affecting the planning…

“I haven't been Notified of any members right to speak do we have any declarations of interest? No, right minutes, can I sign the minutes as a correct …”

Licensing Panel Decision - Written Notification Required

Licensing Panel to issue written decision on premises licence application within five working days following the 16 October 2025 hearing. Decision will be communicated in writing to applicant and obje…

“The final decision will be given in writing within five working days so it won't be given at the end of this meeting. So just to make that clear it wi…”

Licensing Conditions Dispute - High Strength Alcohol and Sales Restrictions

Metropolitan Police sought to impose four conditions on new premises licence: (1) Alcohol sales 9am-midnight instead of 6am-2am, (2) No single cans of beer/lager/cider, (3) No miniature bottles under …

“the conditions which weren't agreed by the applicant, in particular that the sale of alcohol should commence at 9am and shall end at midnight. And als…”

Council tax support continued

Care leavers continue to receive council tax support or exemptions, including arrangements where Harrow pays another authority where needed. This is an ongoing revenue commitment for the council.

“The council tax rebate and offer for all our care leavers, whether they're in Harrow or in any other borough, is actually sorted out. And it's regular…”

Care leaver local offer refreshed

Harrow is updating its care leaver local offer in partnership with young people, with a two-stage approach: an immediate content update to the webpage/booklet and a later phase to add short videos, ea…

“So the local offer for care leavers has been updated in partnership and collaboration with our young people. And I'm going to stop talking because the…”