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 19 of 20
The Corporate Property Strategy - the first 12 months: Progress to date and Future Workstreams
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024
...to approve a new Disposal and Acquisitions Strategy, endorse the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy statement of intent, and note progress on the Corporate Property Strategy.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
LGA Corporate Peer Challenge - Progress Review Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Increase the current contract value of Hired Passenger Transport Framework for the Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) service
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024
...to increase the contract value of the Hired Passenger Transport Framework by £10.5m to support the Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) service.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report Q1 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024
...to note the forecast revenue and capital outturn positions for 2024-25, approve amendments to the Capital Programme, and approve the Trading Company Business Plans.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of Leisure Management
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024
...to proceed with the procurement of a leisure management services operator in partnership with Brent and Ealing, and to authorize the Acting Strategic Director to make decisions and award a contract following a compliant procurement process.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 96