Economic development team

The Economic Development Team support businesses by working with the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Our work includes:

  • Making a plan to improve the borough's economy
  • Creating the right conditions for businesses to grow
  • Encouraging businesses to move to Harrow and stay here
  • Increasing the range of training courses
  • Creating jobs to meet the needs of employers and local people
  • Helping local businesses work with the council, and with each other
  • Making the most of commercial property and development opportunities
  • Simplifying Council rules to support business
  • Getting people to spend their money in Harrow
  • Promoting local businesses.
  • Helping businesses access help and support.

Harrow’s Economic Development Strategy sets out our priorities to support local business growth and sustainability. This includes improving the skills and employability of residents, job creation and improving our high streets. 

View our Harrow Economic strategy 2023 – 2026