John Higgins
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
the Cabinet of Harrow Council
This meeting has been postponed.
Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Cabinet met on 16 September 2025, and made decisions on social housing, local planning, and budget monitoring. The cabinet agreed to consult on proposed modifications to the Harrow Local Plan, approved a change of contractor for a social housing decarbonisation project, and discussed measures to address budget overspends in social care and housing.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 11 September 2025 2.00 pm
The Harrow Council Health and Wellbeing Board convened to discuss key issues impacting the borough, including children's services, adult safeguarding, pharmaceutical needs, and preventative health measures. The board approved the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for 2025-2028 and resolved to make prevention a flagship action, focusing on a range of interconnected issues. The board also reviewed the inadequate Ofsted rating of Children's Services and discussed plans for improvement.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Strategic Performance Report Quarter 4 2024-25 & Target Setting 2025-26 to 2027-28
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
Recommendations Approved
CCTV Policy
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve a new CCTV policy for the London Borough of Harrow, governing the use and management of video surveillance systems.
Recommendations Approved
Harrow Adult Social Care Residential and Nursing Bed block arrangements
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve direct awards to Maria Mallaband Care Group and Acer Healthcare Operations Limited for nursing care beds, to access the West London Alliance Dynamic Purchasing System for residential and nursing care placements, and to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to procure services through the DPS and enter block contract arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Annual Outturn Report
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
Recommendations Approved
The Corporate postal contract with Royal Mail
From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve a £550,000 increase to the Royal Mail contract to cover services until its expiration in September 2026, to collaborate with other London Boroughs for the re-procurement of the Royal Mail postage contract, and to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Finance to award the new contract.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 95