Our corporate plan was agreed by Cabinet on 16th February 2023. The plan is called 'Restoring Pride in Harrow'. It outlines how the borough will be a place everyone is proud to call home. Where new people are confident to put down roots, grow their family and thrive.
In the plan, you'll learn about our ambitions and direction of travel. At the heart of the plan are three corporate priorities.
Flagship actions
Here are just some of the 36 flagship actions for 2026-27:
- Resurface at least 60 roads and 35 pavements as part of our £56 million four-year highways improvement programme.
- Stop family homes (housing up to 6 people) from being turned into small HMOs without planning permission by introducing an Article 4 Direction (subject to the necessary supporting evidence).
- Trial longer opening hours for the Recycling Centre at the busiest times of year to make it easier for residents to get rid of their waste.
- Tackle nuisance vehicles and problem parking by introducing a permanent vehicle removal team
- Install 20 new cameras (10 CCTV and 10 ANPR) to crack down on crack down on crime and nuisance.
- Increase Harrow’s award winning parks to 10 by securing Green Flag status for West Harrow Rec and Pinner Village Gardens and prepare Roxbourne Park for accreditation in 2027/28.
- Roll out an additional 21 large bins in 15 parks by Summer to keep our parks clean and tidy at the busiest times.
- Pilot a 24/7 automated voice Adult Social Care helpline providing up-to-date information and advice.
- Provide employment and training opportunities for 10 care leavers.
- Support at least 200 residents with specialist physical activity programmes to help p people stay well for longer.
- Identify and develop a site for new in-house care provision for children with a disability to increase the amount of high quality, affordable, local places.
Our corporate priorities
The new corporate plan priorities are for us to be:
- A council that puts residents first.
- A borough that is clean and safe.
- A place where those in need are supported.