John Higgins
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
28 meetings · Page 1 of 6
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.
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).
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
139 decisions · Page 2 of 28
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
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
The delivery of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) 2.1.
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approve the variation of contract with Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd to undertake the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) 2.1 decarbonisation works to an additional 68 properties.
Recommendations Approved
Inclusive Talent Pathway Grant
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approve the acceptance of a £2.1 million GLA grant for the Inclusive Talent Pathway Project, subject to award, and delegate authority to the Strategic Director and Portfolio Holder to formally accept it and finalise delivery arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 139