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
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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
Report of Harrow Community Partnership
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
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
Disposal of properties
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approved the disposal of the Probation Centre and 1 Garage Cottages, declaring them surplus to the Council's requirements and authorising the Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration to proceed with the sale on the basis of best consideration reasonably obtainable.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 139