Harrow Online – Harrow Council won’t join ‘No Mow May’, says areas must not look neglected
Harrow Online have published this article.
Harrow Council has denied ‘abandoning’ its commitment to protecting the local environment after confirming it will not take part in ‘No Mow May’ this year. The local authority said it is ‘keen to promote biodiversity’ but has a ‘comprehensive grass cutting regime’ to ensure areas ‘do not look neglected’.
No Mow May is an annual campaign where residents and councils are encouraged to refrain from mowing their lawns for the whole month in order for wildflowers and other plants to grow, in turn providing a valuable food source and habitat for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
The council confirmed the decision at a recent meeting of the Cabinet (April 10) after it was asked whether it would be taking part by relaxing the mowing rules for verges and parks. Labour’s Cllr Preymana Assad asked why the administration is ‘disregarding the support for relaxed mowing’ from the public consultation and questioned whether, given the potential impact on insects and biodiversity, its commitment to protecting the environment ‘had been abandoned’.
Line Up For “Concerts in The Park” Season 2025
This year’s line up for our Concerts in The Park season is:-
Harrow Steel – 27 July
“Harrow Steel” is a charity steel band. They were founded in 2019 and are based in the London Borough Harrow. The charity create an ethos of challenge and nurture that provides an opportunity for gifted and talented young musicians aged 13 – 21 to learn complex music aurally within a Steel Band.
More information about Harrow Steel
Stardust Big Band – 3 August
We welcome back Stardust Big Band. They are a London-based Jazz band playing music from early swing to modern big band spanning the 1920s to the modern day. With a mixture of music and very talented singers, you might find your self singing along or even dancing.
More information about Stardust Big Band
Paparazzi – 10 August
Returning this year after missing last year are Paparazzi. They are an experienced 5 piece covers band based in Hertfordshire and North London, fronted by Andrea Papa. The band has been performing across London and the Home Counties for around 16 years and prides itself in offering a truly eclectic range of songs . Performing songs originally made famous by artists such as Aztec Camera, Queen, The Temptations Radiohead, Sister Sledge, The Beatles, Tina Turner to name but a few
More information about Paparazzi
Razorz – 17 August
Making their debut this year are Razorz. They are the “Absolute party band” playing the best songs of the previous 60 or so years with some recent chart hits and lots more. Some of you might have heard them play at Roxyfest and Save Sunday Music.
More information about Razorz
The Pinner Association – Open Meeting and AGM
Volunteers Wanted To Help Steward The Wheelbarrow Race.
Rotary Club of Pinner still need of about 8-10 volunteers to act as Stewards for the race.
This would involve standing at a designated place from 2.30 to about 3.45 to marshal the public and ensure the route is kept clear and the public safe.
There will be a Zoom call for volunteers at 7pm on Wed 23 April and a physical briefing on the day at 2.30pm before the race.
Volunteers are welcome to help with rest of the event, but where we are particularly short is for the Wheelbarrow Race.
If anyone can help, please complete the attached form. https://form.jotform.com/250584656162360
There is also a video of last year’s event which will give people a good feel for the Wheelbarrow Race. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO_8BCWugpA
If there are any questions, please come back to Steve Pink [email protected] who is managing the scheduling of volunteers.
Easter Bank Holiday – Changes to Wheelie Bin Collections
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team, Community Engagements April 2025
