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The junction of Pinner Road and George V Avenue (Photo: Google Maps) A review of a busy junction near a Harrow school was not selected as a priority by councillors – despite claims it is a “miracle” there has not been a fatal accident. Harrow Council’s transport and road safety advisory panel (TARSAP) chose not to reassess the non-signalised crossing at Pinner Road and George V Avenue close to Nower Hill High School. This was despite representations from cycling groups, who said there needs to be greater protection for those travelling by bike or by foot at this site. Veronica...

Oakleigh House (Photo: Harrow Council) Plans for a new nursery on the site of a former nursing home were rejected over “unrealistic” claims three-quarters of visitors would travel by foot. Harrow Council’s planning committee refused an application for prior approval for the nursery at Oakleigh House, in Oakleigh Road, Hatch End. The applicant, Oakleigh Road Childcare Limited, hoped to create a new facility for up to 127 children, though it was acknowledged by the council there would ordinarily be no more than 100 at the site at any one time. However, councillors primarily took i...

Neighbours warned a new restaurant’s bid for a late-night drinks licence would destroy the area’s “peaceful village” ambience.

Premier House (Photo: Harrow Council) Councillors are this week expected to decide on plans for dozens of new homes in a high street and proposals to replace a nursing home with a nursery. Harrow Council’s planning committee will assess proposals for 39 flats at Premier House, in High Street, Wealdstone, this Wednesday. If they are approved, three more floors will be added to the building – taking it to seven storeys in total. Homes would also replace the existing banqueting suite at the site, as well as the vacant offices at the top of the current building. No changes are propo...

One million laptops and tablets for disadvantaged children and young people Schools and councils have received over 560,000 devices this year to support remote education From: 20 December 2020 Over one million devices will now reach schools, colleges and councils, helping ensure students have access to high-quality remote education if they need it, the Government has announced today. Almost 70,000 pupils are also now confirmed to have enrolled in the National Tutoring Programme, as the government continues to step up work to support young people. The Government is also confirming today th...