THE HATCH END ASSOCIATION – DRAFT MINUTES OF 2025 AGM BUSINESS
Held in Hatch End Suite, Harrow Arts Centre on 28 April 2025
Apologies had been received from four committee members – Anne Craig, Meena Gosrani, Jonathan Rumble and Sukh Khera– and Cllr Susan Hall.
Before the AGM business started, there was a talk by Viv Evans, London Borough of Harrow’s Chief Planning Officer about planning and the relevant national and local policies that Harrow must meet, with a question-and-answer session. There was a minute’s silence in memory of former Chair Julian Maw who passed away in September 2024.
- Approve the Minutes of the 2024 AGM. Approval was proposed by Peter Murray and seconded by Dominique Wilson. Approved unanimously.
- Review of the HEA Constitution. Changes were: planning and historic features, work with the Police and other organisations, and equal opportunities have been added to the Constitution. Chairman has been changed to Chair. The Bulletin Editor is now an Officer. Approved unanimously.
- Chair’s Report. Vicki Wallas introduced herself as the new Chair. She looked back over the various activities that the HEA is involved in and thanked those committee members who organise them: Hatch End/Harrow Triathlon, Riverside Park, sorting out fly tipping, litter pick-ups, flowers in The Broadway, planning, membership and consideration of using direct debits, Facebook page, Safer Neighbourhood, Harrow’s Conservation Area Advisory Committee, the Harrow Heritage Trust, the Harrow Public Transport Users Group, the Road and Traffic Committee and Healthwatch. Approved unanimously.
- Hon Treasurer’s Report. Vipin Pau presented the Accounts for 2024. He thanked Vicki Wallas, the Hon Examiner, Vijay Patel, the Membership Team and Road Stewards for their support. He said that the increase in subscriptions in 2024 from £3 to £5 was necessary and justified. He thought that the fewer donations had been because of the price increase. He went through the expenditure and said that £1,000 a year was needed as a “war chest”. The new Community Account held legacies that had been bequeathed for the community. This would be used for benches, plaques and trees. It was requested by a member that the plus and minus amounts on the Accounts be clarified next year. The Accounts were proposed by David Poole and seconded by David Glassman. Approved unanimously.
- Appointment of Hon Examiner of Accounts. Vijay Patel had agreed to continue in this role. This was proposed by Dominique Wilson and seconded by David Summers.
- Appointment of Chair and Officers. Vicki Wallas stood as Chairman. This was proposed by John Cobb and seconded by Susan Tyler. Ruth Hawkes stood as Vice Chairman and Vipin Pau agreed to continue as Hon Treasurer. Anne Craig agreed to continue as Membership Secretary and Sheila Reid agreed to continue as Hon Bulletin Editor. These posts were proposed by Dominique Wilson and seconded by David Poole. Approved unanimously.
- Election of Committee Members: Bhavna Amin, John Cobb, Meena Gosrani, Sukh Khera, Jackie Lalwani, Jonathan Rumble and Susan Tyler were proposed en bloc by David Summers and seconded by Helena Moon. Approved unanimously.
- None.
- Any other notified business.
Chair Vicki Wallas closed the formal meeting and opened the floor to Thirusha Lane, Chair of the Jetstream Tri club, which now organises the Hatch End/Harrow Triathlon. She spoke about the Triathlon and how she was raising its profile and origins. She said how much she loved the fact that it was a family affair. And on its 25th anniversary she thanked the HEA and Julian Maw for being inspired to start it.
The floor was then given to residents. David Poole wished to correct Ms Lane – the Triathlon had been set up by an HEA Milennium Committee, chaired by Julian Maw. Vipin Pau thanked Vicki Walls for picking up the Chair’s reins so well. Vicki Wallas asked residents for comments on the Bulletin and website. Dominique Wilson thanked the HEA for its hard work serving Hatch End.
That concluded the formal business of the AGM.
SR 25/7/25