Think Local Harrow (Real Estate Edition) Issue #224

🌦️ Today’s Weather, 📰 Harrow Faces Cuts to Arts and Culture Budget, 🎶 St John’s School Music Festival Achievement, 📰 Harrow Seeks Community Input on Long Term Transport Plan, 🏛️ Historic Art Deco Cinema Nears Restoration Completion, 🏢 London Sees Multiple Boots Store Closures, 🚧 Harrow Council Votes Against High Barnet Redevelopment

July 22nd, 2024

Message from the Editor

Good morning, Think Local Harrow Readers!

Here's what's happening around Harrow:

  • Arts and Culture Budget Cuts: Harrow is grappling with cuts to its arts and culture budget. Find out what this means for local programs and events.

  • Music Festival Achievement: St John’s School celebrates a major achievement at their recent music festival. Congratulations to the talented students!

  • Transport Plan Input: Harrow seeks community input on its long-term transport plan. Have your say in shaping the future of local transportation.

🥳 Real Estate:

  • Art Deco Cinema: The historic Art Deco cinema in Harrow is nearing restoration completion. Learn about its history and upcoming reopening.

  • Boots Store Closures: London sees multiple Boots store closures amid a cost-cutting plan. Check if your local store is affected.

  • Redevelopment Vote: Harrow Council votes against the High Barnet redevelopment project. Discover the reasons behind this decision and its impact on the community.

Plus, check out our Events Calendar for our curated list of events, the daily trivia answer, and an inspirational quote to kickstart your day. Dive in and enjoy!

Have a fantastic day!

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Harrow Grapples with Cuts to Arts and Culture Budget

London councils have faced significant arts and culture funding cuts since 2010, with Barking and Dagenham seeing the largest decrease. Southwark is the only borough with increased funding.

St John’s School Celebrates Music Festival Achievement

Harrow's St John’s Church of England School orchestra excelled at the National Festival of Music for Youth finals in Birmingham, showcasing their dedication and musical talent.

Harrow Seeks Community Input on Long Term Transport Plan

Harrow Council seeks public input on its draft Long Term Transport Strategy, with consultations running until September 2, 2024. The community can provide feedback through a survey and drop-in sessions.

Historic Art Deco Cinema in Harrow Nears Restoration Completion

Harrow's historic art deco cinema is almost fully restored, featuring a four-screen cinema, café, community space, and 78 flats, reopening as the Dominion.

London Sees Multiple Boots Store Closures Amid Cost-Cutting Plan

Boots is closing multiple London stores, including locations in Piccadilly, Acton, Uxbridge, Greenford, Ruislip, Northwood Hills, and South Harrow, as part of a plan to shut 300 branches by summer's end.

Harrow Council Votes Against High Barnet Redevelopment Project

Harrow councillors rejected the High Barnet redevelopment scheme due to density, overlooking, and lack of affordable housing. The developer's appeal will be heard later this year.

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Trivia Answer

What was the original name of the roadway now known as Rayners Lane before it was renamed in the 19th century?

  1. Bourne Lane

  2. Mill Road

  3. Farm Avenue

  4. Pinner Green

Answer: 1. Bourne Lane

Rayners Lane was originally called Bourne Lane because it crossed several streams, including the Yeading Brook. The name was changed in the 19th century when the Rayner family, who owned a farm in the area, renamed it​

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