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.

65 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Cabinet Role: Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 26 May 2026 6.30 pm

May 26, 2026, 6:30 pm
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
Council Role: Member

Extraordinary, Council - Tuesday 24 March 2026 6.30 pm

The Council is scheduled to consider the adoption of the Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041 at its upcoming meeting. This significant item is the sole substantive matter on the agenda, following the opening prayers and declarations of interest.

March 24, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Role: Member

Cabinet - Thursday 19 March 2026 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to consider several key items, including a significant procurement for housing capital works and an inter-authority agreement for a shared mortuary service. The meeting will also review progress on scrutiny projects and discuss the adoption of the Harrow Local Plan.

March 19, 2026, 6:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

140 decisions · Page 7 of 28

Additional Houses of Multiple Occupancy Licensing

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to commence a consultation regarding the renewal of additional licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the London Borough of Harrow.

Recommendations Approved

Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report Q2 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

... to note the forecast revenue and capital outturn positions for 2025-26 and to approve amendments to the Capital Programme, subject to call-in.

Recommendations Approved

Calculation of the Council Tax Base for 2026-2027

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to approve a Council Tax Base for 2026-2027 of 90,629 Band D equivalent properties, reflecting a 98% expected collection rate and incorporating a decision to maintain the existing localised Council Tax Support scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Estimated Surplus / (Deficit) on the Collection Fund 2026-2027

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to facilitate appropriate transfers to the general fund, the Cabinet approved the estimated £0.443m surplus for Council Tax and £0.859m deficit for Business Rates on the Collection Fund as of March 31, 2026, and Harrow's share of these amounts.

Recommendations Approved

In-House Residential Provision for children with disabilities

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to address the high costs and family separation issues associated with out-of-borough placements for children with disabilities, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to acquire and refurbish a suitable property for an in-house residential home, approve the necessary budget, and proceed with Ofsted registration and opening, with plans for a second home to follow.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 65

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 140