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Some Harrow councillors feel the changes would make it easier for developers (Photo: Newsquest/Pexels) Labour politicians in Harrow have criticised the Government’s intentions to overhaul England’s planning system, suggesting it will result in the public having less of a say on proposed developments. According to research carried out by the borough’s Labour Group, the changes would result in thousands of planning applications bypassing proper public scrutiny. Under its ‘Planning f...

Harrow Civic Centre (Photo: Newsquest) Low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) in Harrow will “only stay if the majority of residents want it to” and there is “no agenda” around the schemes, councillors said. In a residents’ newsletter, West Harrow councillors Adam Swersky, Christine Robson, and Kareema Marikar (all Lab) explained public opinion “matters most” and will influence any future decision on the schemes. And they urged those living and working in the borough to share the...

Harrow Council said it had been left with no option but to raise council tax again (Photo: Newsquest/Pixabay) People in Harrow will face a 4.99 per cent increase to their council tax bills as the borough’s latest budget was approved by councillors. Harrow Council approved the tax hike – of which three per cent will be ringfenced for adult social care services – alongside the management of a funding gap of around £8 million at a full council meeting yesterday (Thursday, February 25). ...

The council has seen its central funding decrease significantly over the past decade (Photo: Pixabay) Harrow Council’s Labour administration accused the Government of “nationalising” council tax as it announced its latest draft budget. The council’s plans for 2021/22 include a five per cent increase in council tax, as well as the need to plug a funding gap of £8.25 million, which it intends to do so through non-general fund reserves. Cllr Adam Swersky, who is responsible for fina...

Harrow Council has been set back millions of pounds due to the Covid-19 pandemic (Photo: Newsquest/Pexels) A senior Harrow councillor has called on the Government to fulfil its “promise” of reimbursing local authorities for the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Cllr Adam Swersky, who is responsible for finance at Harrow Council, explained that the crisis has set the borough back £36 million in terms of additional costs and lost income opportunities. The Government has provid...

Councillors said setting a balanced budget is a challenge (Photo: Pixabay) Council tax in Harrow is set to rise by around five per cent next year, with the council facing a budget gap of almost £31 million. Cllr Adam Swersky, who is responsible for finance at Harrow Council, will present a draft budget for 2021/22 at a council cabinet meeting on Thursday (December 17). A council report shows it intends to put forward a balanced budget for next year, but in order to achieve this, council ...