John Higgins
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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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Lease surrender and re-grant
From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026
...approved the surrender and regrant of a lease for an out-of-borough property to ensure continued income and mitigate risks.
Recommendations Approved
Water Services
From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026
...to award a contract for the provision of water, wastewater, and ancillary services for up to four years, commencing May 1, 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Extension of Previously Awarded Contracts for Estate Improvement and Re-roofing works
From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026
...the Cabinet approved an increase in the budget and extension of three previously awarded contracts for estate improvement and re-roofing works, incorporating essential additional scope such as fire safety and electrical infrastructure upgrades.
Recommendations Approved
Calculation of Business Rates Retention Amounts for 2026-2027
From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026
...to approve the Council's Business Rates Retention amount and discretionary reliefs for the 2026-2027 financial year.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Regulatory Update
From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 139