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Next chapter in Harrow multi-million-pound regeneration as Council announce development partner

11/9/2020

Harrow Council have named Wates Residential as the development partner for their regeneration programme worth an estimated £600 million.

Last night the Council’s cabinet approved the decision to select Wates as the development partner in the equally owned Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP).

The partnership is the largest investment and development opportunity Harrow has seen and will create an inviting, attractive and thriving Wealdstone high street that generates apprenticeships, training and wealth in the borough.

It will transform the landscape of Wealdstone, building 1,500 new homes, including a significant number of affordable homes, a new civic centre, shops, offices, and a school, as well as public and green spaces.

The partnership will work with hundreds of young people at schools and colleges across the borough to provide school curriculum support and help raise aspirations; invest in employment, skills and training initiatives including providing construction training for over 130 unemployed adults to help kick-start their careers; and deliver 220 apprenticeships.

Local businesses will also benefit – a spend close to £100m with Harrow businesses will help the local economy while a Pop-Up Business School session will support the growth of existing local businesses and start-ups.

Cllr Graham Henson, Leader of Harrow Council says, “During these difficult times it is important to have something to look forward to – our ambitious plans will give families an affordable place to call home, create jobs for local people, build a new Council HQ, and re-energise Wealdstone town centre.

“Through our partnership with Wates we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of our residents and boost the local economy. Now is the right time to redevelop these three sites and build a better Harrow for our residents and businesses”.

Wealdstone is the urban heart of the borough. It has great transport links, with trains into central London in under 15 minutes, good and outstanding primary and secondary schools and access to beautiful green spaces – the listed Headstone Manor and recreation ground 15 minutes’ walk from the high street – making it an attractive development opportunity.

The announcement comes 15 months after the north-west London local authority launched their search for a development partner. Cllr Keith Ferry, Cabinet Member for Regeneration at Harrow Council said “When we launched our search last summer, we were looking for a partner with the experience, expertise and commitment to deliver these projects – and to share our aspirations for what we believe Wealdstone can become. We have found that in Wates.”

Kate Ives, Development Director for Wates Residential, said “Wates Residential is delighted to have been chosen as Harrow Council’s partner to help deliver its ambitious vision to Build a Better Harrow.

We look forward to working with the Council as we build more than 1,500 much-needed high-quality homes and a new civic centre at the heart of the local community.

“We believe that everyone deserves a great place to live and, as a fourth-generation family-owned business, we are committed to ensuring that our presence allows us to give something back to the places that we build in.

As part of our partnership with the Council, we will not only provide crucial additional housing, but also leave a positive legacy for the community through investment in skills, training, education and jobs to help local people thrive.”

The search for the private sector delivery partner was overseen by strategic real estate advisor Avison Young while international law firm, Pinsent Masons advised Harrow Council on the set up of the proposed partnership in the north-west London borough.

Cllr Henson said, “I would like to thank Avison Young and Pinsent Masons for their expertise, guidance and support through this process.”

Kim Grieveson, Director of Development Consultancy at Avison Young, said: “We are delighted to have worked alongside the Council to secure a development partner who shares in their vision for Harrow. It is so important in the current climate to see the public sector still fully committed to ambitious projects of this nature and this sends a strong message to the market. We look forward to these plans coming to fruition over the coming years.”

Housing partner at Pinsent Masons, Scot Morrison, said: “The Harrow Strategic Development Partnership is a transformational project not only from a development perspective (providing new homes, a new civic centre and commercial space) but also from community point of view with its potential to significantly boost employment, skills and training opportunities.

“We are proud to be able to bring the specialist skills we have in structuring these types of partnerships to enable us assist the Council in delivering such an exciting opportunity for the borough.”

The Harrow Strategic Development Partnership is due to start in February 2021 with the first homes built in 2022.

The decision taken at Cabinet on 10th September 2020 will be subject to the call-In procedures of the Local Government Act 2000.
Published: 11th September 2020

Harrow Regenerations Residents’ Panel Meeting 23

11/2/2020

Read the Agenda and Notes from the twenty third meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

The meeting focused on a regeneration update, Wealdstone Action Group, the Wealdstone Future High Street Fund Bid and an update from Origin Housing on the Palmerston Road development in Wealdstone.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 11.02.20

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 23 11.02.20

Harrow Regenerations Residents’ Panel Meeting 22

21/11/2019

Read the Agenda and Notes from the twenty second meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

The meeting held at Whitefriars Studios focused on Culture and the Arts.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 22 12.11.19

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 22 12.11.19

Harrow Regenerations Residents’ Panel Meeting 21

26/9/2019

Read the Agenda and Notes from the twenty first meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

The meeting provided an update on the Harrow Strategic Development Partner (HSDP) process, scheme updates, the Wealdstone Liveable Neighbourhood Bid and the Mayor’s Infrastructure Young Professionals Panel .

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 21 17.09.19

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 21 17.09.19

Harrow Regenerations Residents’ Panel Meeting 20

2/7/2019

Read the Agenda and Notes from the twentieth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

The meeting provided an update on the Harrow Strategic Development Partner (HSDP) process, the Building a Better Harrow website and the Mayor’s Infrastructure Young Professionals Panel.

 

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 20 02.07.19

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 20 02.07.19

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 19

9/4/2019

Read the Agenda and Notes from the nineteenth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

The meeting provided an update from MIPIM and the regeneration programme.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 19 09.04.19

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 19 09.04.19

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 18

29/1/2019

Read the Agenda and Notes from the eighteenth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

The meeting discussed the Cultural Strategy for Harrow, the Good Growth Fun bid for Harrow Arts Centre and New Creative Places or People,  an Arts Council England fund design to allow people to take part in the arts.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 18 29.01.18

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 18 29.01.19

Harrow Residents’ Regeneration Panel Meeting 17

13/11/2018

Read the Agenda and discussion points from the seventeenth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 17 13.11.18

Discussion points:

The Panel reviewed the latest Wealdstone Newsletter

The New Town Centre Library consultation was discussed and a presentation given on Greenhill Place (Lyon Square public realm), more information is available here

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 16

11/9/2018

Read the Notes from the sixteenth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

The Residents’ Panel facilitated their own meeting to discuss the role and contribution of the Panel.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Report 16 11.09.18

 

Harrow & Wealdstone Regeneration Walk and Talk Tours for Open House 2018 – SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER

7/9/2018

Harrow Council would like to invite you to our regeneration walk and talk tours exploring a selection of key developments at varying stages of design/completion in Harrow and Wealdstone town centres.

 

Two Wealdstone tours will begin at 12pm and 2pm respectively on Saturday September 22nd outside Harrow Civic Centre main entrance and will cover Poets’ Corner, The Wealdstone Project, Wealdstone Square and Whitefriars Artist Studios – where an array of arts will be exhibited for the ‘Here’s The Thing’ open studios event.

 

The Harrow tour will start at 12pm on Saturday September 22nd  at Lowlands Recreational Ground located at the back entrance to Harrow-on-the-Hill station. The tour will cover the Arc House, Harrow Square (51 College Road), Lexicon (Gayton Road), St Ann’s streetscaping and Central and Eastern Parades.

 

Wealdstone Tour @ 12pm and 2pm

Harrow Tour @ 12pm

 

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 15

25/7/2018

Read the Agenda and Notes from the fifteenth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

The meeting discussed the Draft London Plan, the Civic Centre and public realm,  GLA Funded Town Centre Projects and the Good Growth Fund.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 15 24.07.18

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 15 24.07.18

Residents Panel Presentation 24.07.18

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 14

18/4/2018

Read the Agenda and Notes from the fourteenth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

The meeting discussed the Harrow 3D map and app, latest news, the Design Review Panel, Greenhill Way Car Park, and Harrow’s parks and open spaces.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 14 20.03.18

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 14 20.03.18

Greenhill Way Presentation from Panel Members

 

Cash for Cooking! Harrow Council wins over £1m for town centre pop-up restaurant and square

16/3/2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There’ll be a great new taste in a brand new public square, right in the heart of Harrow town centre – after Harrow Council today won a major grant from the Mayor of London.

The cash will support the creation of a public square in Lyon Road, Harrow, and adjacent “pop up test restaurant”. The eatery will be part of the redevelopment of the former Cumberland Hotel site, being undertaken by Origin Housing. The cash comes from the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund, with £485,000 in capital funding from the GLA matched by private sector funding.

Keith Ferry is a councillor for Greenhill ward, Deputy Leader of Harrow Council and portfolio holder for business and regeneration. He said:

“Harrow town centre is on the rise – we’re bucking the trend across Britain, and business is booming. New businesses, restaurants and cafes are coming in – and this investment will give Harrow’s budding food entrepreneurs a chance to test their ideas on shoppers like me, before taking the plunge.

“I say it time and again. Building a better Harrow isn’t just about revitalising our borough with homes for Harrow people. It’s about extra public space. It’s about shops and offices – and places to eat and have fun. We’re proud to be winning cash with our plans to support that.”

Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills, Jules Pipe, said:

“This project is a great example of how we can work with local communities on projects in a way that will help ensure the benefits are felt by all.”

The funding allocated to Harrow Council will be put towards:

Harrow’s bid was one of 27 projects across the capital to be awarded funding from the first £24 million of investment in community growth and development from the Good Growth Fund awarded to projects which put local communities at the heart of regeneration.

Over 200 local stakeholders including residents, businesses and local partners helped develop Harrow’s Good Growth Fund bid, supporting the Mayor’s aim of giving local communities the chance to play a key role in making London a better place for all.

Poets’ Corner Drop-in 4 – 28 Feb & 3 March

20/2/2018

We are holding the fourth public exhibition for Poets’ Corner to show the final designs for Phase 1 of the development.

The drop-in sessions will be held across 2 days in the Civic 5 building (located to the right of the main council building), on the following dates and times:

·       Wednesday 28th February: 5:30pm-8pm

·       Saturday 3rd March: 11am-4pm

Following the events, the information boards displayed during the consultation will also be made available on the Building a Better Harrow website.  If you are unable to attend either of the dates but would still like to provide feedback, you can still do so by reviewing the information online and emailing

Poets Corner Consultation Flyer 4

Heart of Harrow Newsletter 5 – February 2018

20/2/2018

Read the fifth Heart of Harrow Newsletter with updates on Xcite, the Wealdstone Project, Byron Quarter and Poets’ Corner.

Heart of Harrow Newsletter 5

Wealdstone Public Realm Implementation Guide

15/2/2018

Working with We Made That the council has developed a Wealdstone Public Realm Implementation Guide. The guide introduces a coherent structure and material palette to inform future design projects within the town centre, with the aim of creating a more defined sense of place and character. It provides an opportunity for Wealdstone to be an exemplar town centre by implementing high quality public realm; strengthening the identity and perception of Wealdstone, as well as reducing the complexity of maintenance.

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 13

23/1/2018

Read the Agenda and Notes from the thirteenth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

The meeting was led by the Panel Members who discussd their vision for Harrow 2028 and their ambitions for 2018.

 

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 13 09.01.18

 

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 13 09.01.18

 

Google Digital Garage Harrow: Get Into Digital – March

19/1/2018

Thu 22 March 2018  | 09:00 – 11:30 Harrow Civic Centre, HA1 2XY

 

Whether you are a small business, aspiring entrepreneur or just looking to learn more this training will help sharpen up your digital skills to grow your business, your career or just your confidence.

 

Google Digital Garage Harrow: Get Into Digital – February

19/1/2018

Tues 20 Feb 2018 | 17:15 – 19:45   Civic Centre, HA1 2XY

Whether you are a small business, aspiring entrepreneur or just looking to learn more this training will help sharpen up your digital skills to grow your business, your career or just your confidence.

 

Ready, Steady, Grow with Virgin StartUp

19/1/2018

Tues 13 Feb 2018 | 17:30 – 19:30    Harrow Civic Centre, HA1 2XY

 

Gain all the knowledge and insight you need to start your new business or help your enterprise to grow and succeed.

 

Book here

Harrow Business Den 2018 – The Competition is Open

19/1/2018

If you think you have a winning business idea or product, enter the Harrow Business Den competition for a chance to win a package of business support.

 

Shortlisted entries will present their ideas at Harrow Business Den on 14 March 2018, Harrow’s major event for the local business community to meet, make new contacts and find out about the support available.

 

Read more

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 12

29/11/2017

Read the Agenda and Notes from the twelfth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Topics of discussion focused on the Regeneration Programme 2016-2018, the Good Growth Fund and creating a buzz for the programme.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 12 14.11.17

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 12 14.11.17

Presentation

Residents Panel Presentation 14.11.17 Final

Headstone Manor & Museum Grand Opening, 9-10 December

20/11/2017

To mark the Grand Opening of Headstone Manor & Museum, there will be a free event: the annual Frost Fair!

Headstone Manor Museum are proud to announce the Grand Opening of the new museum after four years of development. You can explore 1200 years of History in Harrow’s own unique Grade I listed Manor House with works from the Roman to Tudor periods. There is no other place to experience the breadth of local history better than the landscaped grounds and historic buildings.

Harrow’s favourite frost fair will feature artisan market stalls for bespoke Christmas presents, children’s entertainment, seasonal hot food and live performances from Harrow Youth Brass Band. Children might even expect a special appearance by a red suited, white bearded friend of ours…

The market will take place inside the Great Barn with other performance elements taking place across the museum grounds, so you can’t miss out on all the wonderful, free, goings on.

http://www.headstonemanor.org/events/frost-fair-and-museum-opening/

Byron Quarter – third consultation, 9 December

14/11/2017

Harrow Council has a vision for the leisure centre and the surrounding site, that we’re calling Byron Quarter. We launched this project back in February at our first event, and presented our initial ideas at the second event in June. Since then, architects Karakusevic Carson, Gort Scott and Duggan Morris have been developing their designs based on your feedback and consultation with specific user groups.

WHEN & WHERE?

Saturday 9th December 10am-3pm, Harrow Leisure Centre, HA3 5BD

The upcoming event will be an opportunity to:

• See the final proposal and how previous feedback has been taken on board

• Meet the team and ask them any questions you may have

• Look at how the designs have developed if you attended last time

• Find out about ways to be involved in the project going forward

CAN’T ATTEND?

If you have any questions, want to see proposals or join the mailing list, contact

Byron Quarter Third Consultation

Heart of Harrow Newsletter – November 2017

14/11/2017

Read the fourth Heart of Harrow Newsletter with updates on the four major projects in Wealdstone.

Heart_of_Harrow_November_2017

Wealdstone Project: Design Drop-in, 14 October

29/9/2017

Harrow Council is planning a new civic campus on Wealdstone High Street.

Earlier this year we discussed our initial design ideas with you. Over the summer, we have been working hard to transform these into detailed design proposals.

Please join us to discuss these, with a focus on how well they respond to community priorities and feedback, to inform the final stage of design.

WHEN

11pm-4pm on Saturday 14.10.2017, drop in at anytime

WHERE

First Floor, Holy Trinity Wealdstone Church, Headstone Drive, HA3

PRESENTATION AND Q&A

Sit-down presentation and Q&A sessions with the project team will start promptly at 12pm and 2pm and last about 45 minutes.

The third event will be an opportunity to:

• see firm proposals for what the building will look like and be made of, what the plans of the building will be and what the landscape will be like;

• give feedback on our proposals, with a focus on the centre’s public areas; and

• find out more about the next stages of the project.

Wealdstone Project Design Drop in Oct 2017

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 11

29/9/2017

Read the Agenda and Notes from the eleventh meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Topics of discussion focused on  the outcome and impacts of the Panel, next steps in the Regeneration programme and employment and workspace in Harrow.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 11 19.09.17

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 11 19.09.17

Presentations

Joining the dots and creating a buzz

A new way of Working and Living

RegenerationResidentPanelWorkspace

RegenerationResidentPanelEmployment&Training

 

Harrow Central Depot Redevelopment Proposals Drop-in, Mon 2 October

25/9/2017

Harrow Council is proposing to redevelop the Central Depot site to provide a fit-for purpose complex for staff and residents.

The proposed redevelopment of the Central Depot site is part of Harrow Council’s drive to become more efficient. We are determined to make the most of our assets by refurbishing and providing new spaces to deliver better facilities for staff and Harrow residents.

To prepare for future works we held a drop-in event in July 2017 about our plans for a temporary building to be located in the north eastern corner of the site, on a section of the coach park, adjacent to Cullington Close, which will be installed at the end of this year. It will be a temporary office building which will allow our staff to continue to work throughout future phases of development.

We are now ready to show you our plans to create a range of new facilities, parking and offices across the Central Depot site, prior to the submission of a planning application in Autumn 2017. The proposals have been designed alongside our new measures, taking effect from 13 November 2017, to streamline access to the Harrow Recycling Centre site to reduce queues and traffic. To find out more about the rule changes visit http://www.harrow.gov.uk/hrrc

The public drop-in session will be held at Unit 2, Depot Canteen, Central Depot on:

Our architects want to show you their plans for the Central Depot site, listen to your views and hear your ideas about how the site could be improved. Members of the design team and council officers will also be attending to answer your questions.

We look forward to meeting you at the drop-in event and hope you will be able to attend.

If you have questions about the proposals, please contact Project Manager, Mick Wynne at .

Help us improve Headstone Manor Recreation Ground – consultation event 27 September

7/9/2017

One of your much loved parks – Headstone Manor Recreation Ground – has just been successful in the first round of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s ‘A Park for All Communities’ fund.

That means we can now start to look at ways to make one your favourite parks a better and more attractive place to visit. As part of our plans to build a better Harrow, we are now looking to secure funding to make further improvements to the park to restore its quality, vitality and attractiveness.

Join us at our consultation event at Headstone Manor Recreation Ground –outside the Moat Café & Visitors Centre, on Wednesday 27 September 10am-7pm. It’s your chance to find out about the plans, share your ideas and ask any questions.  We’ll then put together detailed plans to complete the Round 2 application for £1.38 million of funding.

The restoration project includes plans to improve the park’s landscape, including: clearance of the medieval moat; recreation of historic ponds; improved access to the water for activities such as pond dipping; improved park entrances; an improved play area, and a nature trail.

The project will also include funding for a range of events and activities over a five year period and the development of a combined parkland and museum education pack.

Open House 2017 – Harrow and Wealdstone Regeneration Walk and Tour – September 16th

5/9/2017

Harrow Council’s £1.75bn Heart of Harrow Regeneration Programme is underway. There will be a 60min walking tour of key sites including a workshop held by public realm designers We Made That and an exhibition at Whitefriars artist studios.

Date: September 16th

Location: Meet at benches outside 140 Station Road

Times: 10am-4pm ( hourly tours)

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 10

27/7/2017

Read the Agenda and Notes from the tenth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Topics of discussion focused on the launch of the Design Review Panel and the latest designs for Poets’ Corner.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 10 11.07.17

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 10 11.07.17

Experts flock to new Better Design for Harrow initiative

26/7/2017

Harrow’s 50-strong taskforce to tackle the quality of new buildings continues to gather pace, with Richard Cottrell, Eleanor Fawcett and Richard Lavington just three of the new members announced today

The Harrow Design Review Panel was launched last week, with its first meeting at the Royal College of Art, hosted by the Architecture Foundation. The Foundation’s director Ellis Woodman chaired a discussion on the borough’s priorities, while leading London architects including Fiona Scott, Mark Tuff and Judith Loesing presented their visions. Participants ranged from developers and partners to councillors and Harrow people engaged in the borough’s innovative Residents’ Regeneration Panel.

Neil Deely, partner at Metropolitan Workshop, is one of three chairs of the monthly Panel. He said: “Having grown up in Harrow, I am excited to be in a position to ensure through the Panel that new development is of the highest quality and delivers better designed buildings with the right aspect and facilities to grow communities.”

Cllr Keith Ferry, the Harrow Council Portfolio Holder for business, planning and regeneration, said: “Great things are about to happen in Harrow. Our new Design Review Panel will ensure expert advice and high quality building design. With a number of exciting projects in the pipeline, the panel will help both build a better Harrow and bring huge benefits for our residents, businesses and the local economy.”

Tobias Goevert is Harrow’s Head of Regeneration and Design. He said: “This is an important moment for Harrow. There is general consensus that not enough good projects have been built in the last decades falling short of standards for when Metroland was conceived, however, there are good news stories in the planning pipeline. Our policy, planning, economic and regen teams have been busy working towards this for many years. We have put in place a broad and ambitious Regeneration strategy, delivered new public realm, meanwhile uses, events and training as well as engaged positively with developers and procured talented teams for our sites to set the benchmark. We look forward to working with this new pool of talented people on raising the benchmark for design.”

Harrow’s Design Review Panel contains 50 experts from the fields of architecture, planning, engineering and development. It will meet every month to examine all significant schemes put forward in Harrow borough, both before and after they apply for planning permission. It will give special focus to the Heart of Harrow Mayor of London Housing Zone and Opportunity Area, as it looks to support the Council’s ambitions for the borough’s £1.75 billion Building a Better Harrow programme. Design training and up-skilling for Council officers and members, along with a refresh of harrow’s existing design guidance and policy, are all included in the Panel’s remit.

Notes to Editors:
For more information on Harrow’s regeneration programme contact or visit https://buildingabetterharrow.co.uk/

The launch took place on Monday 10th July at the Royal College of Art.

Fiona Scott from Gort Scott presented on back-lands developments. Mark Tuff from Sergison Bates presented on building form and character. Judith Loesing from East presented on suburban identity and grain.

Co-chair Neil Deely has over 20 years’ experience designing, reviewing and enabling architectural projects. Since 2007 he has been a member of CABE’s National DRP chairing project reviews of national significance.

Harrow Better Design Review Panel Chair Biographies

Harrow Better Design Review Panel Membership

 

Poets’ Corner – fourth public consultation, 6 & 8 July

27/6/2017

Poets’ Corner is the redevelopment of the current civic centre on Station Road. It is the flagship project within Harrow Council’s ambitious regeneration programme.

We are holding our fourth public consultation event for the scheme on Thursday 6 July, 5:30pm-8pm and Saturday 8 July 11am-4pm in the Members’ Lounge at Harrow Civic Centre. Please join us to view and discuss:

Poets’ Corner Consultation Flyer July 2017

Grange Farm Fun Day – 15 July

27/6/2017

Come and join the residents of Grange Farm at the Grange Farm Fun Day on Sunday 15 July, 1-4pm, The Community Centre, 66 Osmond Close

There will be live music, hot food, face painting, a bouncy castle and much more.

For more information call Raj on 08450 573995 or visit www.grangefarmsteeringgroup.co.uk

Fun Day Poster Final 15.07.17

 

Byron Quarter – second consultation, 29 June & 1 July

16/6/2017

As part of our work to build a better Harrow, Harrow Council has a vision for the lesiure and surrounding site, that we’re calling Byron Quarter. We launched the project in February at out first event, where we were able to gather valuable information about what you would like to see in the new neighbourhood. Since then architects Karakusevic Carson, Gort Scott and Duggan Morris have been developing and refining their designs based on feedback received and consultation with specific user groups.

But they are far from finished. They need your help, your views and your ideas to develop the proposals further, and to ensure that Byron Quarter is the very best it can be. We hope you can join us at our second set of design drop-ins which are being held on Thursday 29 June, 3pm-7pm and Saturday 1 July, 11am-4pm, Herga Indoor Bowls Club, 184 Christchurch Ave, Harrow HA3 8NW.

If you can’t attend and want to see the design proposals, contact or go to Byron Quarter where they will be posted after the event.

Byron Quarter Second Consultation Event

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel meeting 9

2/6/2017

Read the Agenda and Notes from the ninth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Topics of discussion focused on proposals from Panel Members on a Meanwhile Use in Wealdstone and the latest designs for the Wealdstone Project.

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 9 09.05.17

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 9 09.05.17

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 8

4/5/2017

Read the Agenda and Notes from the eighth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Topics of discussion focused on the development of Byron Quarter:

 

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 8 14.03.17

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 8 14.03.17

The Wealdstone Project – second public consultation, 6 May

26/4/2017

As part of our work to build a better Harrow, Harrow Council is planning a new civic building – containing council offices and community space – on Wealdstone High Street.

A second design drop-in is being held on Saturday 6 May, 11am-6pm, The Red Brick Cafe, The Wealdstone Centre, 38-40 High Street, Wealdstone, HA3 7AE

If you can’t attend and want to see the design proposals, contact or go to The Wealdstone Project where they will be posted after the event.

Treasures of Harrow Map

16/3/2017

Take a look at our visitor’s guide to the key new regeneration developments, architectural highlights and award-winning food and drink establishments in Harrow.

Do you have a few Treasures of Harrow of your own that you would like to share? Send them to us

Treasures of Harrow Map

The Wealdstone Project – Site Visits and Community Conversations

14/3/2017

At January’s launch of The Wealdstone Project, you told us the following questions were important:

To explore them properly, we need your help. You also wanted more site visits,to understand the project better.

So please do join us at an energising day of design-focused activity. Come just for a 1 hour site visit, or stay on for a creative and strategic discussion.

When
Saturday 25 March
10.00am – 12.30pm OR 2.00pm – 4.30pm
If attending the site visit only, this ends at 11.15am/ 3.15pm

Where
Meet at 1st Flr Meeting Room, Holy Trinity Wealdstone, 1a Headstone Drive, HA3 5QX

Places are limited to ensure a good conversation: please book in advance if possible. RSVP to Daisy Froud at or 07870691630.

Wealdstone Project March 2017 Site Visit Flyer

Poets’ Corner – Come and see the latest plans, 18 March

9/3/2017

It’s time for our third event to introduce you to Poets’ Corner – the new community of homes, retail, workspace (and parking!) on the site of the current Civic Centre.

After our summer Open Day and our drop-in exhibition in November – we’d now love you to join us at Harrow Civic Centre, Committee Rooms 1&2 on Saturday 18 March, 11am-5pm to:

 

For more information visit Poets’ Corner.

Vaughan Road – view the detailed designs, 18 February

9/2/2017

We are looking to regenerate Vaughan Road car park to provide new homes alongside other uses, such as a community facility on the ground floor, and to improve the area around the site for pedestrians and cyclists.

We have held a number of consultation events since Summer 2016 and we are now ready to show you our final design proposals for the site. Join us at the on Saturday 18 February, noon-4pm to view and discuss:

For more information visit Vaughan Road.

Harrow recruiting for Design Review Panel

1/2/2017

Harrow Council has launched the “Better Design” programme, dedicated to improving the quality of design and architecture in new developments across Harrow. It includes a new Design Review Panel to scrutinise the design quality of significant developments.

“We’re determined to build a better Harrow – and that means better designed buildings with the right aspect and facilities to grow communities,” said Keith Ferry, Harrow Council’s Portfolio Holder for business, planning and regeneration. “This “Better Design” programme is going to help us do just that, with top class training for our in-house teams and expert advice to our planners and Planning Committee.”

The Council’s new Design Review Panel will consist of as many as 25 experts. All significant development in Harrow will be eligible for review, including large residential schemes, schools, public buildings, infrastructure projects and public realm projects.

The Panel is recruiting now – so if you’re experienced in architecture, urban design, conservation, engineering or sustainable development, and are passionate about helping to build a better Harrow – get in touch. The deadline for applications is the 20th February 2017.

Harrow Design Review Panel

Building a Better Harrow website goes live

1/2/2017

The Building a Better Harrow website will keep you updated about what’s happening in the regeneration programme across the borough; including project updates, news and events.

The website will tell you about important changes and ways you can get involved in Building a Better Harrow.

Sign up to our newsletter to receive regular updates.

Byron Quarter – first public consultation, 9 and 11 February

24/1/2017

We have a vision for the leisure centre and the surrounding site, that we’re calling Byron Quarter. We want Byron Quarter to be a true community of homes, which has modern leisure facilities, a beautiful park and sporting activities at its heart.

We need your help, your views and your ideas to make sure Byron Quarter is the very best it can be. Join us at our first public event at Harrow Leisure centre on Thursday  9 Feb, 3pm-8pm and Sat 11 Feb, 11am-5pm. For more information visit Byron Quarter.

Latest edition of Harrow BIG magazine launched

19/1/2017

The third issue of BIG magazine, a business publication following developments in Harrow, has been released with a focus on our 400 ha of parkland, the civic centre move from Station Road to Wealdstone, and the vibrant array of cuisines Harrow’s diverse community can offer.

You can find the latest edition

Harrow at MIPIM 2017

17/1/2017

Paul Nichols, Divisional Director for Regeneration and Planning, will be attending MIPIM – the world’s biggest property investment show – to showcase Harrow’s Regeneration Plans

He will be joined by Deputy Leader of Harrow Council and portfolio holder for regeneration, Cllr Keith Ferry from 14 March to promote Harrow’s £1.75bn Building a Better Harrow regeneration programme, with developers, investors and major businesses.

The trip is fully funded by sponsorship from the council’s redevelopment partners.

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 7

10/1/2017

Read the Agenda and Notes from the seventh meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Topics of discussion included:

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 7 07.01.17
Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 7 10.01.17

Come along to Holy Trinity Church, Wealdstone Saturday 21 January to hear more about the Civic Centre move to Wealdstone

22/12/2016

As part of our work to build a better Harrow, Harrow Council is planning a new civic building – containing council offices and community space – on Wealdstone High Street.

A design launch event is being held on Saturday 21 January, 10am-5pm, Holy Trinity Church, 1a Headstone Drive, Wealdstone, HA3 5QX.

If you can’t attend and want to see the proposals, contact or go to The Wealdstone Project.

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 6

8/11/2016

Read the Agenda and Notes from the sixth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Topics of discussion included:

 

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 6 08.12.16

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 6 08.11.16

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 5

7/6/2016

Read the Agenda and Notes from the fifth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Topics of discussion included:

 

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 5 07.06.16

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 5 07.06.16

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 4

12/4/2016

Read the Agenda and Notes from the fourth meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Topics of discussion included:

 

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 4 12.04.16

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 4 12.04.16

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 3

2/2/2016

Read the Agenda and Notes from the third meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Topics of discussion included:

 

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 3 02.02.16

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 3 02.02.16

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 2

24/11/2015

Read the Agenda and Notes from the second meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

Topics of discussion included:

 

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 2 24.11.15

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 2 24.11.15

Harrow Regeneration Residents’ Panel Meeting 1

22/9/2015

Read the Agenda and Notes from the very first meeting of Harrow’s Regeneration Residents’ Panel.

 

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Agenda 1 22.09.15

Building a Better Harrow Residents Panel Meeting Report 1 22.09.15