Harrow Conservatives have elected a new leader following the previous head’s election to the Greater London Assembly.

Cllr Paul Osborn, who has represented Pinner ward since 2001, replaces Cllr Susan Hall in the role.

Cllr Osborn said he promised to hold Harrow’s Labour Council to account and wants to set about creating an exciting future for the borough.

In a statement, in which he paid tribute to his predecessor, he said: “I relish the opportunity to hold this failing Labour administration to account.

“The people of Harrow are fed up with rats in the streets and charges for collecting their garden waste.

“I will fight to hold them accountable and work to put in place the policies that will make us proud of Harrow again.

“I would like to thank Councillor Hall for all she has done as Leader. She will be a hard act to follow.

“She is now working in City Hall ensuring that Sadiq Khan delivers on his promises and I know she’ll do an amazing job.”

Cllr Hall said that she was certain that her successor would continue her party’s work in Harrow and expressed her confidence in his ability to provide “strong Conservative leadership”.

Cllr Osborn will announce his Shadow Cabinet in the upcoming weeks and will outline his plans for the future in the run-up to May 2018’s local elections.