Council budgets and spending news
Budget to modernise council, protect front-line services
Published 3rd February 12
A budget shaped by the views of thousands of residents has been announced today, as Harrow Council continues to modernise and protect front-line services.
Plans to consult council staff on modernised terms and conditions
Published 19th January 12
On Thursday (19th January) Harrow Council’s Cabinet will be recommended to approve consulting with its entire non-teaching workforce on modernising pay and working conditions.
Harrow Council management restructure aims for annual £1m saving
Published 26th October 11
Proposals to reduce the number of senior managers at Harrow Council from 30 to 20 and reduce the wage bill by over £1m a year, have been announced this week.
Tight financial management delivers underspend in council budget
Published 17th June 11
A tough new financial regime at Harrow Council achieved a £1.1m underspend in the 2010-11 budget, despite in-year Government cuts and falling income caused by the weak economy.
Council prepared for severe settlement, says Leader
Published 15th December 10
Harrow Council is having to confront the most severe cuts in local government funding for generations, says Council Leader, Bill Stephenson, following the announcement of Harrow's grant settlement.
Let’s Talk, says Harrow Council
Published 1st November 10
HARROW Council's leader took the town hall to the people when he set up a pop-up living room in Harrow town centre and invited shoppers for a chat.
Council to invest in major upgrade in IT
Published 20th July 10
Harrow Council's Cabinet has agreed in principle to make a significant investment in IT and new technology to provide better services for residents at a lower cost.
Council tax rise equivalent to a litre of milk extra per week
Published 12th February 08
Harrow Council is set to confirm plans this week for a 2.95% council tax rise that means for the average band D taxpayer an extra £33 per year or 64p each week.
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