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Profile: Adam Shaw

Richmond and Twickenham Times:

Local Democracy Reporter

Local democracy reporter for Harrow and Brent in north-west London - primarily cover the boroughs' councils alongside other public bodies in the region.

Latest articles from Adam Shaw

Councillors said this will represent a 'balanced' use of funding (Photo: Pexels)

Cycle lanes, bus improvements and 20mph zones confirmed as transport scheme priorities in Harrow

Harrow could benefit from new cycle routes, 20mph limits and bus service support under a citywide transport improvement scheme.

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Covid-19 cases in Harrow are dropping as the vaccine programme presses ahead and schools prepare to reopen (Photo: Pexels)

Covid cases continue to fall as schools prepare for reopening

Covid-19 cases in Harrow dropped by almost 50 per cent over the past week as the vaccine rollout continues across the borough.
Mount Vernon Hospital

NHS trust backs proposed transfer of cancer services

Plans to move specialist cancer services from north-west London to a hospital in Watford would be feasible, an NHS trust says.

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A precept issued by City Hall (inset) was acknowledged by Brent Council (Photo: Google Maps)

Brent council tax to go up even more following London Mayor’s budget

Council tax in Brent is set to go up by almost six per cent next month following confirmation of London’s City Hall budget.
Harrow Council will plant the trees later this year (Photo: Pixabay/Newsquest)

Council to plant commemorative trees in honour of Covid-19 victims

Commemorative trees will be planted in Harrow as “a lasting memory” to those from the borough who have died from Covid-19.
LTNs were implemented in parts of Harrow last year (Photo: Atish Anand)

Council launches LTN consultation with ANPR cameras proposed

A consultation on road closures aimed at encouraging cycling and walking in Harrow could see cameras replace physical planters to prevent people using certain streets.

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Mount Vernon Hospital (Photo: Simon Jacobs)

Cancer services could transfer to Watford as current set-up deemed unsuitable

Services at a specialist cancer centre in north-west London could be moved to Watford after a review found the current site is not fit for purpose.

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Harrow Council said it had been left with no option but to raise council tax again (Photo: Newsquest/Pixabay)

Harrow Council confirms council tax increase through latest budget

People in Harrow will face a 4.99 per cent increase to their council tax bills as the borough’s latest budget was approved by councillors.

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Cllr Stephen Greek highlighted criticisms of proposed high-rise developments, such as the ones in Stanmore Station car park (Photo: Transport for London)

Harrow Council rejects motion to ban high-rise buildings in suburban areas

Councillors voted against a ban on high rise buildings in Harrow’s suburbs, despite claims the borough is at risk of being “carpet bombed by ugly tower blocks”.

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Part of the 'footballers' mural in Wembley (Photo: Philip Grant)

Calls for Wembley mural to be on display during Euro 2020

A campaigner is calling for tiled murals showcasing Wembley’s footballing history to be on display during the upcoming European Championships.