Councillor David Ashton
Email: david.ashton@harrow.gov.uk
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
51 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Council - Thursday 27 November 2025 6.30 pm
Harrow Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of an urgent motion condemning the Labour government's budget, petitions relating to road safety and resurfacing, and a motion opposing the planned closure of the volunteer-led front desk at Pinner Police Station. The council also endorsed the Pension Board Annual Report for 2024/25 and approved a constitution update.
Pension Fund Committee - Monday 17 November 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Pension Fund Committee endorsed a draft funding strategy statement to be sent for consultation, and reviewed updates on investment pooling, risk management, and code of practice compliance. The committee also approved a revised responsible investment policy.
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Wednesday 5 November 2025 5.00 pm
The Chief Officers' Employment Panel of Harrow Council met on 5 November 2025 to discuss one substantive item, the appointment of a Strategic Director of Corporate Resources and Innovation. The meeting also included standard items such as noting membership and declarations of interest. Some of the discussion was expected to be held in private.
the Cabinet of Harrow Council
This meeting has been postponed.
Decisions from Meetings
96 decisions · Page 14 of 20
Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report Q2 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to note the forecast revenue and capital outturn positions for 2024-25, approve amendments to the Capital Programme, note the Council's Trading Update and Right to Buy receipts position, and approve further spending for the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership.
Recommendations Approved
Calculation of Business Rates Retention Amounts for 2025-2026
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to comply with statutory obligations, the council approved the approach and assumptions for calculating the 2025-2026 business rates yield, agreeing on a £15.529m retention amount, authorizing the Chief Finance Officer to submit notifications and implement budget measures, and approving associated policies.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Performance Report Q2 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Mid-year Treasury Management report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Improving adult social care services in Harrow - a response to the recent CQC inspection
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to endorse the proposed approach and priorities for improving adult social care services in response to a recent CQC assessment, with a full Adult Social Care Strategy and plan to be presented for approval by summer 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 96