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
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CCTV Policy
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve a new CCTV policy for the London Borough of Harrow, governing the use and management of video surveillance systems.
Recommendations Approved
Harrow Adult Social Care Residential and Nursing Bed block arrangements
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve direct awards to Maria Mallaband Care Group and Acer Healthcare Operations Limited for nursing care beds, to access the West London Alliance Dynamic Purchasing System for residential and nursing care placements, and to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to procure services through the DPS and enter block contract arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
The Corporate postal contract with Royal Mail
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve a £550,000 increase to the Royal Mail contract to cover services until its expiration in September 2026, to collaborate with other London Boroughs for the re-procurement of the Royal Mail postage contract, and to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Finance to award the new contract.
Recommendations Approved
Sancroft Care Home - Recommendations for Future Service Options
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve future service options for Sancroft Care Home, including a hybrid service model, contract extensions with Sancroft Community Care Limited, a commercial lease agreement, and a survey to explore structural extensions for nursing care facilities.
Recommendations Approved
HB Public Law update and procurement authorisations
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to note an update on HB Public Law's performance, its continued membership in the London Borough Legal Alliance, and to delegate authority for future legal service procurements and a legal case management system.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 96