John Higgins
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 12 March 2026 2.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss a range of critical public health issues. Key decisions included endorsing actions to combat rising tuberculosis rates, noting progress on early homelessness prevention, and agreeing to continue developing the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. The Board also received updates on the Community Equipment Service and the ongoing consultation regarding the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on Thursday 19 February 2026 saw the approval of the final revenue budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) to 2028/29, which included a planned Council Tax increase of 4.99%. Significant decisions were also made regarding the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), including rent increases and a substantial capital programme for new affordable homes and existing stock improvements, alongside the approval of a new Social Housing Allocation Scheme designed to streamline the process and better meet housing needs.
Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council met on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's strategic performance, housing regulatory matters, estate improvements, water services, and regeneration projects. Key decisions included the approval of the strategic performance report, the calculation of business rates retention amounts for 2026-27, and the commencement of early works at the Poets Corner site.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 8 January 2026 2.00 pm, NEW
The Health and Wellbeing Board of Harrow Council met on Thursday 08 January 2026 to discuss winter preparedness, a whole systems approach to weight management, 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 support for residents with severe and multiple disadvantages.
Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council met on Thursday 18 December 2025 to discuss and approve a range of key financial and service-related matters. Significant decisions included the approval of the draft revenue budget for 2021-22 and the draft Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028-29, alongside the calculation of the Council Tax base for 2026-27. The Cabinet also approved new licensing conditions for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and the designation of selective licensing areas, alongside a new waste management scheme for HMO properties. Furthermore, the Cabinet endorsed plans for the completion of the Mote Mews construction works and approved the commencement of a competitive procurement process for home (domiciliary) care services.
Decisions from Meetings
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Disposal of properties
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approved the disposal of the Probation Centre and 1 Garage Cottages, declaring them surplus to the Council's requirements and authorising the Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration to proceed with the sale on the basis of best consideration reasonably obtainable.
Recommendations Approved
Arboricultural Contract value increase & term extension
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approved an increase in the arboricultural contract value with Gristwood and Toms Limited from £6m to £9m and extended the contract term by two years.
Recommendations Approved
Opportunity to secure affordable Housing for the HRA
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
... delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Housing and Regeneration to facilitate the acquisition of properties for the Housing Revenue Account, following consultation with relevant officers and the Portfolio Holder for Housing.
Recommendations Approved
Aids and Adaptations Permission to Procure the Provision of Specialist Repairs for Disabled Wet Rooms within Council Properties
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...commence a competitive procurement process to appoint a single specialist contractor for the provision of specialist repairs to disabled wet rooms within council-owned properties.
Recommendations Approved
The delivery of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) 2.1.
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approve the variation of contract with Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd to undertake the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) 2.1 decarbonisation works to an additional 68 properties.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 98
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 139 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.