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.
63 meetings · Page 4 of 13
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Wednesday 5 November 2025 5.00 pm
The Chief Officers' Employment Panel of Harrow Council met on 5 November 2025 to discuss one substantive item, the appointment of a Strategic Director of Corporate Resources and Innovation. The meeting also included standard items such as noting membership and declarations of interest. Some of the discussion was expected to be held in private.
the Cabinet of Harrow Council
This meeting has been postponed.
Council - Thursday 18 September 2025 6.30 pm
Harrow Council met to discuss a range of issues, including public safety, education, and healthcare. A motion to demand that the Labour government honour the funding commitment for a new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school in Harrow was approved, while motions opposing the Mayor of London's planned closure of Harrow Police Station's front desk and opposing the Labour Government's closure of Mount Vernon's Urgent Care Unit were both carried.
Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Cabinet met on 16 September 2025, and made decisions on social housing, local planning, and budget monitoring. The cabinet agreed to consult on proposed modifications to the Harrow Local Plan, approved a change of contractor for a social housing decarbonisation project, and discussed measures to address budget overspends in social care and housing.
Pension Fund Committee - Monday 8 September 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Pension Fund Committee met on 8 September 2025, and among the items discussed was the approval of a draft responsible investment policy with a target of net zero emissions by 2050, and the setting of actuarial assumptions for the 2025 triennial valuation, including increasing the prudence level for the discount rate assumption from 70% to 80%. The committee also reviewed the fund's performance, noting underperformance against benchmarks over various periods, and received updates on investment pooling and the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV).
Decisions from Meetings
140 decisions · Page 1 of 28
Procurement of new contract for Wide Area Network (WAN)
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Report of Harrow Community Partnership
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account Budget 2026-27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy 2026-27 to 2028-29, HRA Capital Programme 2026-27 to 2030-31 and 30-year HRA Business Plan
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approve the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2026-27, including rent and service charge increases, and a ten-year capital programme for new affordable homes and investment in existing stock, with recommendations to be forwarded to Full Council.
Recommend Forward to Council
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
Arboricultural Contract value increase & term extension
From: Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 19, 2026
...approved an increase in the arboricultural contract value with Gristwood and Toms Limited from £6m to £9m and extended the contract term by two years.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 63
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 140