Agenda and minutes

A nomination was received for Suzy Wood, Centre Manager St. Ann’s Shopping Centre.

AGREED:  That Suzy Wood be appointed Chairman of the Forum for 2010/11.

Apologies were received from:

Chris Bailey - Marks & Spencer Commercial Manager Harrow Central & North London Region;

Sergeant MikeWindeatt - Metropolitan Police Town Centre Team;

Pat Carvalho - Harrow College.

Having considered the report, Members of the Forum agreed that a letter of appreciation letter be sent to the former Chairman of Harrow Town Centre Forum Steve Kent, for his efforts over the last three years.

AGREED:  That the report be noted.

Report of the Regeneration Project Manager.

The Regeneration Project Manager introduced a report which highlighted the record of accounts for the last three financial years.

He advised that:

·                     the total account balance was £12,920.52;

·                     the main area of income for the Forum was through the contributions of Core Funders.

In response to questions by Members of the Forum, the officer advised that:

·                     the Harrow Town Centre Forum Constitution & Rules would be amended to reflect that Core Funders were no longer required to make financial contributions;

·                     due to a lack of funding, there were no immediate plans to employ a Harrow Town Centre Manager.

Following a discussion, Members expressed a desire to re-establish more frequent meetings of the Forum.

AGREED:  That:

(1) the report be noted. 

(2) The Forum shall meet a minimum of twice annually.

Shall be Primary Representative nominated by the Council.

Two nominations were received.  Following a vote it was:

AGREED:  That Councillor Simon Williams be appointed Vice-Chairman to the Forum for 2010/11.

AGREED:  That the item be deferred to a later meeting.

AGREED: That the item be deferred to a later meeting.

AGREED: That the item be deferred to a later meeting.