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.
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Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Cabinet met in July to discuss several key issues, including budget performance, property licensing, and the council's response to a recent inspection of children's services. The cabinet approved recommendations on adult social care, property management, and community safety, and noted reports on financial performance and scrutiny projects.
Pension Fund Committee - Monday 16 June 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Pension Fund Committee convened to review the fund's performance, discuss investment strategies, and address governance and risk management. Councillor David Ashton, Portfolio Holder for Finance & Highways, chaired the meeting, where members approved the Harrow Pension Fund Committee Work Plan for 2025-26 and noted reports on the fund's actuarial position, the London CIV's engagement and accountability, and the pension fund risk register. A key focus was on adapting to the government's evolving requirements for investment pooling and the implications for the fund's relationship with the London CIV.
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 12 June 2025 5.30 pm
At a meeting of the Chief Officers' Employment Panel, Harrow Council agreed to create new senior management posts in the Children's Services department with remuneration packages over £100,000, and also agreed to appoint a new Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration. Councillor Paul Osborn, Leader of the Council, chaired the meeting.
to 30 July, Employees' Consultative Forum - Wednesday 11 June 2025 6.30 pm,
Decisions from Meetings
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Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) decision and report
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Performance Report Q1 2025-26
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care Strategy, 2025-2030
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
...the Cabinet of Harrow approved the Adult Social Care Strategy 2025-2030 and its action plan, aiming to deliver sustainable, person-centred care by reducing inequalities, promoting independence, and delaying escalation of need through a strong prevention approach.
Recommendations Approved
Grange Farm Phase 2a additional demolition works
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
...to approve the demolition of two additional blocks at Grange Farm Phase 2a by the existing contractor due to health and safety concerns related to exposed asbestos, increasing the total contract value to £916,845.
Recommendations Approved
Contract for Provision and Hosting of Pensions Administration IT System
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
...to ensure the Council had a Pensions Administration system, they approved commencing procurement for a new system, delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Finance to award the contract and make related decisions during the procurement process.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 96