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.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 29 January 2026 5.30 pm
The Chief Officers' Employment Panel is scheduled to consider employment arrangements for the Head of Paid Service (Managing Director). The panel will review options for the recruitment process for this statutory role, which is responsible for the overall management of the council and the delivery of its services.
Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026, with a key focus on financial planning, housing regeneration, and essential service provision. The meeting agenda includes discussions on the calculation of business rates retention for the upcoming financial year, updates on housing regulatory matters, and proposals for extending existing contracts for estate improvements and water services.
Employees' Consultative Forum - Wednesday 28 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Employees' Consultative Forum was scheduled to discuss the council's draft revenue budget for 2026/27 and its medium-term financial strategy up to 2028/29. Additionally, the forum was set to review the Annual Workforce Profile Report for 2024-2025, which details the council's employee demographics.
Special Meeting - Draft Budget Report, Performance and Finance Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Performance and Finance Scrutiny Sub-Committee was scheduled to discuss the draft revenue budget for the upcoming financial year and the medium-term financial strategy. The meeting's agenda focused on the significant financial planning required to address projected budget gaps and the implications of national funding changes.
Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on 18 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, capital programmes, housing, public health, school organisation, and licensing. The Cabinet is expected to review the council's financial performance, consider future budget proposals, and discuss investments in housing and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Cabinet will look at public health commissioning intentions, school places, and policies related to Houses of Multiple Occupation[^2] (HMO).
Decisions from Meetings
113 decisions · Page 14 of 23
Any Other Urgent Business
From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Strategy Statement including Annual Investment Strategy for 2025/26 and Capital Strategy for 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
... to recommend to Council the approval of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2025/26, including Prudential Indicators, the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, the Annual Investment Strategy, and the Capital Strategy for 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
School Organisation Update and School Capital Programme
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
... to authorize the Strategic Director of Children’s Services to determine statutory notices and implement proposals to increase school places, expand the age range of a primary school, and amend the designation of places at a primary school resourced provision, all related to school organization and SEND provision.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of Estate Improvements and Housing Capital Major Works
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
... to authorize the procurement of contractors for estate improvements, window upgrades, and fire door upgrades across the borough as part of the Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme, following competitive procurement exercises.
Recommendations Approved
Green Car Leasing Scheme
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to establish a green car leasing scheme for staff, funded on a salary sacrifice basis, by awarding a contract to TUSKERDIRECT LIMITED through the ESPO Staff Benefits Framework and authorizing the Acting Strategic Director for Housing and Regeneration to finalize the contract and implementation arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 113