John Higgins

Voluntary Sector Representative

Council: Harrow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Role: Non-elected, non-voting) Health and Wellbeing Board (Role: Non-elected, non-voting)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

27 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Cabinet Role: Non-elected, non-voting

Cabinet - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to consider a range of important matters at its upcoming meeting. Key discussions are expected to include the adoption of the Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041, the procurement for a four-year capital delivery programme for housing, and an inter-authority agreement for a shared mortuary service.

March 19, 2026, 6:30 pm
Health and Wellbeing Board Role: Non-elected, non-voting

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board of Harrow Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss rising tuberculosis (TB) rates, homelessness prevention strategies, and the future of the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. Key decisions included endorsing a TB needs assessment, agreeing to partner with the Northwest London Integrated Care Board on TB screening, and endorsing a request to London Northwest University Healthcare NHS Trust to enhance TB services. The Board also noted an update on early homelessness prevention activities and endorsed ongoing work on the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA).

March 12, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Role: Non-elected, non-voting

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.

February 19, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Role: Non-elected, non-voting

Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Harrow Council met on Thursday 29 January 2026, approving key decisions on the Poets Corner early works package, the calculation of business rates retention for 2026-2027, and extensions to existing contracts for estate improvements and re-roofing works. The meeting also saw the approval of a new contract for water services and a lease surrender and regrant.

January 29, 2026, 6:30 pm
Health and Wellbeing Board Role: Non-elected, non-voting

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 8 January 2026 2.00 pm, NEW

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 8 January 2026 to discuss winter preparedness, a whole-systems approach to healthy weight, and support for residents with severe and multiple disadvantages. Key decisions included noting the winter preparedness framework, endorsing the whole-systems approach to healthy weight, and agreeing to further investigate and report on severe and multiple disadvantage.

January 08, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

139 decisions · Page 10 of 28

Programme to increase supply of long term leased accommodation

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

...to increase the supply of long-term leased accommodation, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director for Housing and Regeneration to negotiate and enter into agreements for housing to be used as temporary or permanent accommodation, and approved a budget virement within the HRA capital programme, subject to conditions including a successful bid for properties and acceptance of GLA grant funding.

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

Draft West London Waste Plan - approval to consult (Regulation 18)

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

... to approve the draft West London Waste Plan for the first round of consultation (Regulation 18).

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 27

Average per Month: 1.2

Decisions Recorded: 139