David Ashton - Councillor for Harrow

Councillor David Ashton

Conservative Portfolio Holder for Finance & Highways

Email: david.ashton@harrow.gov.uk

Council: Harrow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Performance and Finance Scrutiny Sub-Committee (Role: Guest) Employees' Consultative Forum (Role: Member) Chief Officers' Employment Panel (Role: Member) Cabinet (Role: Member) Pension Fund Committee (Role: Chair) Council (Role: Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Role: Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

63 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Council Role: Member

(Annual), Council - Wednesday 20 May 2026 6.30 pm

May 20, 2026, 6:30 pm
Chief Officers' Employment Panel Role: Member

Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 5.15 pm

March 26, 2026, 5:15 pm
Cabinet Role: Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to consider a range of important matters at its upcoming meeting. Key discussions are expected to include the adoption of the Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041, the procurement for a four-year capital delivery programme for housing, and an inter-authority agreement for a shared mortuary service.

March 19, 2026, 6:30 pm
Pension Fund Committee Role: Chair

Pension Fund Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Pension Fund Committee of Harrow Council is scheduled to consider a range of financial and investment-related reports. Key discussions are expected to focus on the triennial valuation of the pension fund, updates on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and the Local Authority Investment Fund (LCIV), and the council's investment strategy.

March 16, 2026, 6:30 pm
Chief Officers' Employment Panel MOVED Role: Member

Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday, 5 March 2026 - 5.00 pm

This meeting has been moved.

March 05, 2026, 5:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

140 decisions · Page 4 of 28

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

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

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

Commissioning Approach for Adult Social Care Supported Accommodation and access to the West London Alliance (WLA)Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026

...approved a new commissioning approach for adult social care supported accommodation, including access to the West London Alliance Dynamic Purchasing System and the establishment of block contracts for mental health, learning disabilities, and autism services.

Recommendations Approved

Final Revenue Budget 2026-27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028-29

From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026

...approve the Final Revenue Budget for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028-29, along with the Council Tax for 2026-27, and recommend these to Full Council for approval.

Recommend Forward to Council

Summary

Meetings Attended: 63

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 140