Decisions

RESOLVED:  That officers be instructed to undertake a feasibility study into offering Harrow households an appropriate free bulky waste service and report to a future Cabinet on the options.

Reason for Decision:  Due to recent increases in global living costs the council wants to support its residents in reduce the costs of services where appropriate.  The measure will also improve Harrow’s environment by reducing incidences of fly tipping.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            officers be instructed to develop costed options to deliver free one hour parking in paid for parking bays across the borough and bring a further report to the meeting of Cabinet in June; and

(2)            if necessary, the Leader determine the preferred option for implementation.

Reason for Decision:  Consideration of one-hour free parking is being recommended to assist the recovery of local businesses in the borough following the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. 

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

RESOLVED:   That

(1)            a feasibility study be resourced detailing the options for the implementation of a Harrow Smart Card; and

(2)            a future decision be made by Cabinet to agree or reject the introduction of a Harrow Smart Card, subject the recommendation of the feasibility study.

Reason for Decision:  A feasibility study will determine the most cost-effective way to develop and deliver a Harrow Smart Card that benefits Harrow’s residents and businesses.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted and officers be instructed to prepare a Tall Buildings SPD and residential conversion guidance and bring them back to Cabinet for adoption.

Reason for Decision:  To enable Cabinet to consider additional guidance in relation to tall buildings and residential conversions.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            a new Corporate Plan be prepared to formally change the vision of the Council to ‘Putting Residents First’;

(2)            it be ensured the new vision underpinned ongoing service delivery and all proposals to members for decision;

(3)            the strategic performance framework and quarterly reviews be re-established; and

(4)            work be commenced on redesigning the Council logo, in order to create better brand awareness with residents of the Council and its services, at zero or negligible additional cost to the Council and bring back ideas to Cabinet for decision.

Reason for Decision:  To set out the intention to change the Council’s Vision, Corporate Priorities and its logo.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.