Environment news
Weather disruption
Published 3rd January 12
Harrow Council is advising residents to take extra care when making any journey due to the stormy weather conditions and to monitor weather forecasts for further information.
Nice save! Council praise for resident recycling
Published 6th October 11
Harrow residents have been praised by the Council for saving £1.2m by recycling last year.
Want to make a difference? Become a neighbourhood champion in Harrow
Published 5th September 11
Do you want to help make Harrow’s streets cleaner and safer? Or do you want a direct hand in getting things in your community fixed, cleaned up or made better?
Join the debate on the future of the Heart of Harrow
Published 1st June 11
Community groups, businesses and developers are having their say on the future of the Heart of Harrow – make sure you get involved in the debate.
Recycling scheme for flats confirmed as recycling rates hit 50%
Published 23rd May 11
The outstanding efforts of Harrow residents have pushed the borough’s recycling rate up to 50% for the first time.
Compost giveaway to mark awareness week
Published 3rd May 11
Green fingered residents can get their hands on some free compost as Harrow Council marks National Compost Awareness Week.
Council and Police extend time on dispersal zones
Published 12th April 11
Joint police and Harrow Council measures designed to improve how safe people feel in Harrow Town Centre and Wealdstone have been extended following public backing.
Harrow parks strike gold in Mayor’s safety awards
Published 21st March 11
Three Harrow parks earned prestigious new awards from the Mayor of London last week for joint action between the Council, Police and users groups to stamp out crime and anti-social behaviour.
Harrow approves Stanmore Eruv
Published 2nd December 10
HARROW Council has granted planning permission to create the largest boundary in London to give Orthodox Jews greater freedom on the Sabbath.
Earth Project relaunched
Published 30th November 10
The popular Earth Project in Rayners Lane is to be relaunched after Harrow Council invited a charity to take it over.
Family Adopts a Bed in memory of late Grandmother
Published 20th October 10
A family from Hatch End has ‘adopted a bed’ in memory of their much loved wife, mother and grandmother.
Pinner Wood pupils take action to spruce up local garden
Published 28th September 10
Pupils at Pinner Wood School rolled up their sleeves and got into action to clean up a neighbouring garden this week.
Green light for Battle of Britain museum at Bentley Priory
Published 17th September 10
On the 70th anniversary of the decisive day in the Battle of Britain, Harrow Council gave the green light to create a museum on the site of the spiritual home of 'the Few'.
Electric car charging points for Harrow
Published 11th August 10
ELECTRIC car charging points for eco-friendly motorists could soon be available in Harrow.
Resident tree watering initiative grows
Published 22nd July 10
A CIVIC-MINDED Harrow resident, who feared newly planted trees in the borough would not survive the dry summer, has sparked a ‘people power’ campaign.
Council to inject additional funding into pothole repairs
Published 17th June 10
Harrow Council’s Cabinet is set to approve an additional £100,000 of funding for pothole repairs as work continues to bring the borough’s roads back up to scratch after extreme winter weather.
Blooming marvellous in Hatch End
Published 4th June 10
Worshippers at a local synagogue have teamed up with Harrow Council to brighten Hatch End Broadway this summer and support local traders.
Stunning new nature trail opens in Harrow
Published 25th March 10
A stunning new nature trail is opening in Harrow - with treats for nature and wildlife lovers alike.
Floods in Harrow
Published 30th November 09
Heavy rain overnight in Harrow has caused minor flooding and some road closures
Harrow Council to launch "Neighbourhood Champions" scheme
Published 9th November 09
A new scheme which aims to appoint a network of volunteer "Neighbourhood Champions" throughout Harrow to report on nuisances like litter and graffiti is set to be approved by Harrow Council.
It's Up to All of Us
Published 25th March 08
Harrow Council's new travel awareness campaign with a theme of "It's Up to All of Us", has gone live with banners and posters around the town centre.
Green Fingers called to Canons Park
Published 8th January 08
Volunteers who want to get some fresh air in the New Year will now also get the chance to gain some valuable skills for their green fingers as a new scheme is launched.
Mayor of Harrow dips in during school visit!
Published 6th November 07
Mayor of Harrow, Councillor Jean Lammiman joined Year 4 pupils from Grimsdyke School, Harrow in a session of pond dipping at Three Valleys Water’s Education and Environment Centre, Clay Lane, Bushey.
Organic waste pilot going ‘very well’
Published 26th October 07
Harrow Council has announced that a trial to increase the amount of kitchen and garden waste that can be recycled is going ‘very well’.
Harrow goes green with solar school
Published 25th October 07
At the start of Energy Saving Week (22nd - 28th October), Harrow Council announced its aims to become one of the greenest councils in the country by installing solar panels in up to 30 of its schools.
Britain's first Hindu school approved at Harrow
Published 11th September 07
Plans for Britain’s first Hindu primary school have been approved by Harrow Council.
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