Councillor David Ashton
Email: david.ashton@harrow.gov.uk
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 29 January 2026 5.30 pm
The Chief Officers' Employment Panel is scheduled to consider employment arrangements for the Head of Paid Service (Managing Director). The panel will review options for the recruitment process for this statutory role, which is responsible for the overall management of the council and the delivery of its services.
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.
Employees' Consultative Forum - Wednesday 28 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Employees' Consultative Forum was scheduled to discuss the council's draft revenue budget for 2026/27 and its medium-term financial strategy up to 2028/29. Additionally, the forum was set to review the Annual Workforce Profile Report for 2024-2025, which details the council's employee demographics.
Special Meeting - Draft Budget Report, Performance and Finance Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Performance and Finance Scrutiny Sub-Committee was scheduled to discuss the draft revenue budget for the upcoming financial year and the medium-term financial strategy. The meeting's agenda focused on the significant financial planning required to address projected budget gaps and the implications of national funding changes.
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).
Decisions from Meetings
113 decisions · Page 10 of 23
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
Cabinet Advisory Panels, Consultative Forums and Appointment of Chairs
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 113