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.
65 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 26 March 2026 5.15 pm
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.
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.
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