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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Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to participate in a partnership to receive £1.25m from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) to deliver electric vehicle charging infrastructure within the borough, delegating authority for procurement decisions to the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy.
Recommendations Approved
Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to procure a Short Breaks Service framework for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, the Cabinet approved the commencement of a competitive procurement process and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to appoint providers to the framework.
Recommendations Approved
Household Support Fund (seventh iteration – April 2025 to March 2026)
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...the Cabinet of Harrow approved the policy and delivery plan options for the seventh iteration of the Household Support Fund, allocating £2,602,652.56 to provide crisis support to vulnerable households struggling with essential costs from April 2025 to March 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Timetable for the Development of the Council’s Policy Framework
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
... the Cabinet of Harrow approved the Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030, outlining the council's approach to preventing homelessness, securing accommodation, and providing support for those at risk or experiencing homelessness.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 95