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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HB Public Law update and procurement authorisations
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to note an update on HB Public Law's performance, its continued membership in the London Borough Legal Alliance, and to delegate authority for future legal service procurements and a legal case management system.
Recommendations Approved
Local Areas of Special Character (LASC) - approval to consult on three areas recommended for designation
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to consult on designating three areas – parts of West Harrow Village, Kenton Park Parade, and West End Lane and West End Avenue in Pinner – as Local Areas of Special Character, delegating the final decision to the Chief Planning Officer after consultation and a report to the Planning Policy Advisory Panel.
Recommendations Approved
Cabinet Advisory Panels, Consultative Forums and Appointment of Chairs
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Environment Enforcement Contract
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to award a contract to a third party for on-street environment enforcement services, including issuing fixed penalty notices for offenses like littering and dog fouling, to maintain a clean and safe borough.
Recommendations Approved
Occupational Therapy Commissioning
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to increase the contribution towards occupational therapy provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by allocating funding from the High Needs Block, as part of a jointly commissioned agreement with North-West London Integrated Care Board, and to review and revise the current commissioning arrangements for occupational therapy.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 95