Pinner / Pinner South Safer Neighbourhood Team Community Engagements May 2025
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 Performing songs originally made famous by artists such as Aztec Camera, Queen, The Temptations Radiohead, Sister Sledge, The Beatles, Tina Turner to name but a few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 AGM 2025
Below are all the documents pertaining to the Pinner Association’s AGM which was held 16 April 2025
AGM 2025 Agenda
Pinner Association TAR for 2024 – Final
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
Notice of the 92nd AGM of The Pinner Association
Notice is hereby given under Rule 5 of the Pinner Association Constitution 2024 that the 92nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of THE PINNER ASSOCIATION (registered charity 262349) will be held at 8pm on Wednesday 16th April 2025 in the Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA.
The Agenda for the AGM will be:
- Minutes of the 91st AGM held on 17th April 2024 (as published on pages 76 to 78 of The Villager
No. 259 – July 2024 edition)
- Matters arising
- Chairman’s Report
- Treasurer’s Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 (as published on pages 79 to 81 of The Villager No. 261 – March 2025 edition)
- Election of Officers and Committee
- Vote of thanks to and election of the Independent Examining Accountant for the current year
- Any other business
The Association welcomes nominations for Officers and the Committee. These must be made in writing (a completed PDF form submitted via email or on paper), supported by a seconder, having obtained the permission of the proposed nominee, and sent to the Chairman or Secretary (email below and postal address on page 3) at least one week before the AGM.
Any Pinner Association member who may be willing to stand for election is urged to contact either the Chairman or Secretary via email – [email protected] – to discuss how they may contribute to the work of the Association. Copies of the nomination forms for Officers and the Committee may be obtained via the same email address.
Our speaker will be Carole Furlong, the recently retired Director of Public Health for Harrow. If members have any questions on the topic of Public Health that they wish to be possibly addressed in her presentation, please submit them via email to [email protected] by Monday 31st March 2025.
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team Community Engagements March 2025
Harrow Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Public Survey
From London Borough of Harrow website –
https://talk.harrow.gov.uk/harrow-pharmaceutical-needs-assessment-public-survey
Help shape the future of pharmaceutical services in Harrow
Healthy Dialogues, on behalf of London Borough of Harrow, is conducting a survey to gather valuable insights on local pharmaceutical services. Your experiences and feedback can help shape the future of these services, ensuring they better meet the needs of residents in our community.
Why we need your input
Your feedback matters. Whether you’re a frequent user of pharmaceutical services, have used them occasionally, or have insights into someone else’s experiences, your perspective is invaluable. We aim to understand:
- How well current pharmaceutical services are meeting the needs of Harrow residents.
- The challenges people face in accessing pharmaceutical services.
- What improvements or additional support may be needed to ensure everyone receives the best possible care.
Who Should Take the Survey?
We encourage all Harrow residents to participate, regardless of how often you use pharmaceutical services. Your perspectives will help us build a comprehensive understanding of what’s working well and where changes are needed.
The survey only takes a few minutes, and your responses will remain confidential. Access the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/T3CLNc3tEu
The survey closes on 16th February.