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.
64 meetings · Page 2 of 13
Pension Fund Committee - Monday 16 March 2026 6.30 pm
The Pension Fund Committee of Harrow Council is scheduled to consider a range of financial and investment-related reports. Key discussions are expected to focus on the triennial valuation of the pension fund, updates on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and the Local Authority Investment Fund (LCIV), and the council's investment strategy.
(Council Tax), Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to address a range of significant financial and strategic matters, including the Corporate Plan, the Revenue Budget, and the Housing Revenue Account. The meeting's agenda also included discussions on procedural motions, petitions, and public questions.
Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 to discuss a range of significant financial and strategic matters. Key decisions included the approval of the final revenue budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028/29, alongside the final capital programme for 2026-27 to 2028-29. The meeting also addressed the commissioning of statutory advocacy services and the adoption of a new Social Housing Allocation Scheme.
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 19 February 2026 5.30 pm
The Chief Officers' Employment Panel of Harrow Council was scheduled to discuss employment arrangements for the Head of Paid Service (Managing Director). The meeting's agenda included consideration of options for the recruitment process for this statutory role.
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 29 January 2026 5.30 pm
The Chief Officers' Employment Panel was scheduled to discuss the employment arrangements for the Head of Paid Service (Managing Director). This discussion was to take place in private, with the press and public excluded.
Decisions from Meetings
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Procurement of new contract for Wide Area Network (WAN)
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Report of Harrow Community Partnership
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account Budget 2026-27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy 2026-27 to 2028-29, HRA Capital Programme 2026-27 to 2030-31 and 30-year HRA Business Plan
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approve the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2026-27, including rent and service charge increases, and a ten-year capital programme for new affordable homes and investment in existing stock, with recommendations to be forwarded to Full Council.
Recommend Forward to Council
Commissioning Approach for Adult Social Care Supported Accommodation and access to the West London Alliance (WLA)Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approved a new commissioning approach for adult social care supported accommodation, including access to the West London Alliance Dynamic Purchasing System and the establishment of block contracts for mental health, learning disabilities, and autism services.
Recommendations Approved
Arboricultural Contract value increase & term extension
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approved an increase in the arboricultural contract value with Gristwood and Toms Limited from £6m to £9m and extended the contract term by two years.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 64
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 140