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

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 meet on Thursday 19 March 2026, with a key focus on housing regeneration and the provision of essential shared services. Discussions are expected to cover a significant four-year capital delivery programme for housing, alongside an inter-authority agreement for a shared mortuary service. The meeting will also address the adoption of the Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041.

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 met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss the triennial valuation of the fund, updates on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV), and the next steps for the Investment Strategy Statement. Key decisions included approving the draft Funding Strategy Statement, which reflects a strengthened funding position and reduced contribution rates for many employers, and noting the LCIV and LGPS update report.

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 5 of 28

Extension of Previously Awarded Contracts for Estate Improvement and Re-roofing works

From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...the Cabinet approved an increase in the budget and extension of three previously awarded contracts for estate improvement and re-roofing works, incorporating essential additional scope such as fire safety and electrical infrastructure upgrades.

Recommendations Approved

Lease surrender and re-grant

From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...approved the surrender and regrant of a lease for an out-of-borough property to ensure continued income and mitigate risks.

Recommendations Approved

Water Services

From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...to award a contract for the provision of water, wastewater, and ancillary services for up to four years, commencing May 1, 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Strategic Performance Report

From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Calculation of Business Rates Retention Amounts for 2026-2027

From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...to approve the Council's Business Rates Retention amount and discretionary reliefs for the 2026-2027 financial year.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 63

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 140