Use the search options to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council's decision making bodies and portfolio holders.
An explanation as to what constitutes a key decision can be found within the decision making section of the council's constitution.
Housing Asset Management proposed to
compliantly direct award contract to WG Wigginton utilising the
Procure Public, Electrical Services and Decarbonisation Framework.
W.G Wiggington Ltd's ranking was established through an evaluation
process, which considered both quality and cost factors. In the
original framework tender, W.G Wiggington Ltd emerged as the
top-ranked supplier based on a weighted evaluation of 60% for
quality and 40% for cost. The framework rules state that with the
direct selection method, contracting authorities may select the
contractor who is ranked number 1 on the framework. EICR work is
specifically stated for inclusion within the framework scope.
Award of contract to W.G Wiggington Ltd meets the framework terms
and is compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the
Council’s Contract Procedure Rules.
Decision Maker: Place Directorate
Decision published: 15/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
The award of contract to W G Wiggington Ltd to
commence on 01/04/2024 for a period of 5 years with an option to
extend for up to 2 years. The total value of the contract including
any options to extend is £1,620,000.
Housing Asset Management proposed to
compliantly direct award contract to Wave utilising the NEPO, Water
Retail Services framework (NEPO311). NEPO311 Water Retail Services
is a sole-supplier framework agreement for the provision of water,
wastewater and ancillary services. NEPO has appointed Wave to
provide water supply and sewerage services to eligible
non-household customers in accordance with the Water Act
2014.
It is the opinion of the Procurement team (on behalf of the Head of
Procurement) that the procurement process The award of this
contract meets the framework terms and is compliant with the Public
Contract Regulations 2015 and the Council’s Contract
Procedure Rules.
Decision Maker: Place Directorate
Decision published: 15/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
The award of contract to Wave to commence on
01/04/2024 for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for up
to 2 years. The total value of the contract including any options
to extend is £1,890,000.
The appropriation of the property from the
Housing and Revenue Account to the General Fund is recommended as
the property is no longer used for housing purposes. Following on
from this disposal of the property is recommended as the property
is deemed surplus to the Council’s service needs. The sale
will reduce the ongoing revenue cost burden as well as providing a
capital receipt.
Decision Maker: Place Directorate
Decision published: 15/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
1. Give authority to appropriate the property
from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to the General Fund (GF),
seeking all necessary consents as required.
2. Declare that the property is surplus to the Council’s
requirements.
3. Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Place, following
consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, Employment
& Property, to market the property, negotiate terms and approve
the final terms of the disposal, and to enter into the contract and
any associated documentation in connection with the disposal,
subject to the sale of being on the basis of best consideration
reasonably obtainable.
4. Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Place, following
consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, Employment
& Property, to procure specialist agent or agents to market the
property where required
To secure the ongoing use of the fleet assets
which are essential to delivery of Council operated Front Line
Services to the Harrow Community.
Decision Maker: Place Directorate
Decision published: 15/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
Delegate Authority to the Corporate Director
of Place in consultation with the Director of Finance to award
contracts for the purchase of Fleet Assets as contained in the
appended Fleet Assets Schedule.
To seek agreement to enter into a Grant Agreement with the GLA and secure £798,400 in direct funding from the United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and deliver projects which meet the London Borough of Harrow’s Corporate Priorities. As well as for delegated authority to sign the agreement to the Strategic Director Culture, Environment and Economy,
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/04/2025
Effective from: 23/04/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED: That
(1) a Grant Agreement with the Greater London Authority (GLA) be entered into and £798,400 (£533,100 capital and £265,300 revenue) be secured from the United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and projects be delivered which met the London Borough of Harrow’s Corporate Priorities;
(2) the Strategic Director Culture, Environment and Economy be authorised to sign the Grant Agreement, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Property, Business and Environment;
(3) the proposed addition of £533,100 to the 2025-26 Capital Programme to reflect the net increase in the capital funding of the Programme be approved.
Reason for Decision: As the Lead Authority to manage UKSPF in London, the GLA required each London Borough to sign a funding agreement to receive the Borough’s direct allocation of UKSPF funding. It was proposed to use the funding to deliver projects in alignment with the funding criteria and the London Borough of Harrow’s (LBH) core priorities.
Lead officer: Mark Billington
To seek approval for the formal adoption of the Air Quality Action Plan and Smoke Control Order following public consultation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/04/2025
Effective from: 23/04/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED: That
(1) the outcome from the public consultation on Harrow’s Draft Air Quality Action Plan, as set out in the officer’s report, be noted;
(2) the Air Quality Action Plan be published;
(3) the outcome from the public consultation on Harrow’s proposed Smoke Control Order, as set out in the officer’s report, be noted;
(4) the Smoke Control Order be approved and the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy be authorised to take all further steps necessary to implement it, including consideration of any formal objections to it;
(5) the civil penalty fine levels and process be approved, as detailed in Appendix 3 of the officer’s report, for breaches of the Smoke Control Order and the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy be authorised to implement these.
Reason for Decision: Since 2002 the London Borough of Harrow had been classified as an Air Quality Management Area. An AQMA was declared if a local authority found an area was unlikely to meet the national air quality objectives. The vast majority of London was covered by an AQMA. Consequently, the Council had a statutory duty to monitor, report on and contribute to improving air quality in the borough. This included the preparation of an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) every five years in addition to annual progress reports.
In September 2024 Cabinet approved the draft Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for public consultation. The consultation had closed on 25 January 2025 and a summary of the responses was included within this report. Overall, survey respondents supported the proposed AQAP and recognised the importance of improving air quality in the borough. Therefore, it was recommended that the AQAP should be formally adopted.
As records of Harrow’s previous Smoke Control Order (SCO) could not be found, the Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recommended that the Council’s best option was to revoke and create a new SCO. Cabinet approved the SCO for consultation in September 2024, the results of the which were summarised in this report. The majority of respondents supported the order, and it was recommended that Cabinet formally adopt the new SCO and the associated civil penalties.
Lead officer: Cathy Knubley
Approve the procurement of an Open Framework Agreement for the provision of Hired Passenger Transport for a period of 3 years (when the framework will re-open) followed by a second period of 3 years with an option to extend by 2 years.
To seek authority to to appoint providers to the Framework and to take any decisions required during this procurement process to ensure its successful delivery
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/04/2025
Effective from: 23/04/2025
Decision:
(1) the procurement of an Open Framework Agreement for the provision of Hired Passenger Transport for a period of 3 years (when the framework would re- open) followed by a second period of 3 years with an option to extend by 2 years (The estimated total value of the framework was £133m. Assuming the framework operates for the full 8 years possible) be approved;
(2) the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy be authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Cleaner Streets and Public Safety, Portfolio for Children Services and the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways to appoint providers to the Framework;
(3) the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy be authorised to take any decisions required during this procurement process to ensure its successful delivery.
Reasons for Decision: This would allow the Council to continue to meet its statutory transport obligations for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services; Greater supplier diversity, led to enhanced service delivery and cost efficiencies through increased competition.
Lead officer: Cathy Knubley
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/04/2025
Effective from: 23/04/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED: That
(1) the report, supporting information and the options set out in Appendix 2 and the revised criteria at Appendix 3 of the officer’s report be noted;
(2) paragraphs 5 to 5.12 as set out in the officer’s cabinet report be agreed;
(3) the Chief Planning Officer be authorised, following consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Regeneration, to implement paragraphs 5 to 5.12 as set out in the officer’s cabinet report as well as to develop and agree any additional or refined detailed criteria, processes and procedures as required.
Reason for Decision: The current Neighbourhood Community
Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) process was adopted in February 2023. It was considered good practice to review processes on a regular basis. This report and appendices identified the scope of the review and provided an overview of options considered. It identified recommended options for Cabinet to formally consider and authorise for implementation; these were set out in section 5 of the officer’s report.
[Note: The recommendation from the Planning Policy Advisory Panel was noted].
Lead officer: Emma Talbot
To delegate the approval of the contract award to the Director of IT following Crown Commercial Services NFC187 aggregated procurement process.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/04/2025
Effective from: 23/04/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED: That
(1) the award to Ultima Business Solutions for the Microsoft license enterprise agreement via Crown Commercial Service Framework NFC187 aggregated procurement process be approved.
Reason for Decision: Endorsing the recommendation would ensure the most appropriate method of procurement was adopted and the contract for the successful supplier was awarded to enable the delivery of all Council services at the best price and best value.
[Note: The exempt appendix to this report was noted].
Lead officer: Ben Goward
Cabinet to agree the procurement programme for the period April 2025 to March 2026 and Contracts awarded and extended in 2024-2025
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED: That
(1) the pipeline for all procurement with an aggregate value of over £100,000 for the three-year period commencing April 2025 and ending March 2028 as set out in appendix 1 to the officer’s report be noted;
(2) all contracts awarded over £100,000 during the period April 2024 to February 2025 as set out in appendix 2 to the officer’s report be noted;
(3) all contracts that were extended during the period April 2024 to February 2025 compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Contract Procedure Rules, using extensions facilities already approved by the financial scheme of delegation as set out in appendix 3 to the officer’s report be noted.
Reason for Decision: This provided Cabinet with details of procurement awards and extension of contracts delivered in the period April 2024 to end of February 2025 as well as the procurement programme for the period April 2025 to end of March 2028. This was to ensure that Cabinet had full oversight of procurement activity and an early opportunity to see the planned procurement programme. This would allow for timely engagement with portfolio holders in each of the procurements under the programme.
[Call-in did not apply to the resolutions above as it was a noting report].
Lead officer: Sharon Daniels
The adoption of the 2025-2030 Parks and Open Space Strategy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/04/2025
Effective from: 23/04/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED: That
(1) the Draft Parks and Open Space Strategy was approved for public consultation;
(2) following the results of the consultation and following consultation between the Director of Environmental Services and the Portfolio Holder for Community and Culture, the final Parks and Open Space Strategy be adopted.
Reason for Decision: The strategy would provide clear vision and action plan for the effective management, preservation and management of Harrow’s parks and open spaces, as the population grew and the climate changed. It offered a framework to address the community's needs while protecting these valuable spaces for future generations.
Lead officer: Mark Billington
To continue the efficient running and
management of the estate.
Decision Maker: Housing and Regeneration
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
The Council is due to enter into a 1954
Landlord and Tenant Act protected statutory renewal of a commercial
lease at Unit 7, Monks Way, Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7
3GH
The terms were negotiated by Gerald Eve’s Manchester office
and they have confirmed are the best terms available in the current
market.
Aims to support the retention and recruitment
of staff through an enhanced benefits offer. It also aims to
promote the transition to electric vehicles and decarbonisation of
travel in the borough in accordance with the aims of the
Council’s Electric Vehicle Strategy and its Climate and
Nature Strategy 2023-30.
Decision Maker: Housing and Regeneration
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
Award of contract.
Public Protection.
Decision Maker: Culture, Environment and Economy
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
Award of Contract.
To accommodate additional service
demand.
Decision Maker: Culture, Environment and Economy
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
Contract value increase.
Award following a Competitive Procurement
Process.
Decision Maker: Managing Director
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
The award of contract(s) to Tenderer
“B” namely “Complete Weed Control Trading
Limited” to commence on 01/04/2025 for a period of 3 years
with an option to extend for up to 2 years. The total value of the
contract including any options to extend is £473,949.35 (Exc
VAT).
Lead officer: Strategic Director of Finance
Provide technical support through site
supervision, programme monitoring, process monitoring, overall
supervision of the project and commercial support. Commercial
support will include payment application review and sign off,
change control management, and ongoing monitoring of the commercial
element alongside project management.
Decision Maker: Culture, Environment and Economy
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
Award of contract for Project Management
Supporton the Meanwhile Use and Town Centre Kiosk
projects.
i) Produce the Long-Term Transport Strategy
(LTTS), provide public consultation support and follow Council
processes to formal adoption of the LTTS.
(ii) Produce the EV ChargePoint strategy and continue to provide
expert advice on electric vehicle infrastructure deployment to
ensure the Council can undertake a strategic and efficient use of
government grant opportunities in a highly technical and rapidly
changing environment.
Decision Maker: Transportation Policy Support
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
Award of contract.
N/A.
Decision Maker: Culture, Environment and Economy
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
Award of contract.
Not applicable.
Decision Maker: Culture, Environment and Economy
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
Award of contracts
Award following a Competitive Procurement
Process.
Decision Maker: Managing Director
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
The award of contract to Capita Business
Services Ltd to commence on 01/04/2025 for a period of 5 years with
an option to extend for a further 3 years followed by a further
option to extend for 1 year. The total contract value including any
options to extend is £9,551,662 excluding VAT.
Lead officer: Strategic Director of Finance
(As set out in the Council Decision of 21
February 2019): to ensure delivery of the
overall Homes for Harrow council house building
programme.
Decision Maker: Housing and Regeneration
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
To authorise the grant of a shared ownership
lease of flat 17 Harrison Court, Grange Farm Harrow, including
enter into supplemental documents comprising: (1) an agreement to
grant the lease; and (2) a heat agreement for the supply of heat to
flat 17.
Lead officer: Director of Housing
To continue the efficient running and
management of the estate.
Decision Maker: Housing and Regeneration
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
1. The property, Fluorocarbon, Excalibur Way,
Irlam, Greater Manchester England, M44 5DL, was surplus to the
Council's requirements.
2. The Acting Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration be
authorised, following consultation with the Leader, the Portfolio
Holder for Business, Employment & Property and the Portfolio
Holder for Finance and Highways to market the property, to
negotiate terms and approve the final terms of the disposal, and to
enter into the contract and any associated documentation in
connection with the disposal, subject to the sale of being on the
basis of best consideration reasonably obtainable.
3. The Acting Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration be
authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for
Business, Employment & Property, to procure a specialist agent
or agents to market the property.
Emergency.
Decision Maker: Community and Culture Portfolio Holder
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
Award of contract
To ensure the Council fulfils its statutory
responsibilities to maintain its Arboriculture Assets.
Decision Maker: Place Directorate
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
The award of contract to Gristwood & Toms
Ltd to commence on 04 April 2024 for a period of 36 months with 3
extension options of 2 years each and a further extension option of
1 year up to a total of 10 years. The total The total value of the
contracts including any options to extend is up to
£6,000,000.
Following a successful five-year tri-Borough
contract, Harrow wishes to continue its active enforcement of these
issues which affect the quality of life of its residents and
visitors.
Harrow wishes to continue to participate in this collaborative
procurement, that will deliver improved, beneficial contract
performance and benefit local environmental and social economic
outcomes.
It will provide a consistent approach across the three neighbouring
boroughs and allow better collaboration around such matters.
Decision Maker: Place Directorate
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
The award of contract(s) to APCOA to commence
on 01 06 2024 for a period of three years with an option to extend
for up to two (one plus one). The total value of the contract
including any options to extend is £15,000,000. (For the four
authorities within the contract).
The award of this contract is being done in
accordance with the Councils Contract Procedure Rules and Public
Contract Regulations 2015.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
To award a contract to The Whittington NHS
Trust for one year from the 1st August 2024 until 31st August 205,
with the option to extend for a further two years.
To ensure the Council fulfils its Flood Water
Management Act 2010 statutory responsibilities by undertaking major
flood resilience works to the Edgware Brook and improvements to the
landscape, footpaths, car park, entrances and play area in Chandos
Recreation Ground.
Decision Maker: Place Directorate
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from:
Decision:
The award of contract to Ground Control Ltd to
commence on 13/05/2024 for a period of 9 months with an option to
extend for up to 6 months. The total value of the contract
including any options to extend is £2,091,475.30.