John Higgins
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026, with a key focus on financial planning, housing regeneration, and essential service provision. The meeting agenda includes discussions on the calculation of business rates retention for the upcoming financial year, updates on housing regulatory matters, and proposals for extending existing contracts for estate improvements and water services.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 8 January 2026 2.00 pm, NEW
The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 8 January 2026 to discuss winter preparedness, a whole-systems approach to healthy weight, and support for residents with severe and multiple disadvantages. Key decisions included noting the winter preparedness framework, endorsing the whole-systems approach to healthy weight, and agreeing to further investigate and report on severe and multiple disadvantage.
Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on 18 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, capital programmes, housing, public health, school organisation, and licensing. The Cabinet is expected to review the council's financial performance, consider future budget proposals, and discuss investments in housing and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Cabinet will look at public health commissioning intentions, school places, and policies related to Houses of Multiple Occupation[^2] (HMO).
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
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
Award of contract for 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing Service
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to award the contract for the 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing service to the current provider, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), for three years with a possible two-year extension, while also noting necessary service specification changes to ensure affordability and maintain quality.
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: 24
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 112