John Higgins
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
the Cabinet of Harrow Council
This meeting has been postponed.
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.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 11 September 2025 2.00 pm
The Harrow Council Health and Wellbeing Board convened to discuss key issues impacting the borough, including children's services, adult safeguarding, pharmaceutical needs, and preventative health measures. The board approved the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for 2025-2028 and resolved to make prevention a flagship action, focusing on a range of interconnected issues. The board also reviewed the inadequate Ofsted rating of Children's Services and discussed plans for improvement.
Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm
The Harrow Council Cabinet met in July to discuss several key issues, including budget performance, property licensing, and the council's response to a recent inspection of children's services. The cabinet approved recommendations on adult social care, property management, and community safety, and noted reports on financial performance and scrutiny projects.
Decisions from Meetings
95 decisions · Page 10 of 19
Quarter 3 Strategic Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Provision of a cashless provider for parking charges
From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025
...to commence procurement for a cashless payment provider for parking charges via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework and authorize the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy to manage the procurement process and contract award.
Recommendations Approved
Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) - Updated Overarching Business Plan, Phase Business Plans for Poets Corner (All phases) and Byron Quarter Phase 1
From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025
...to approve and adopt the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership's overarching business plan, as well as the phase business plans for all phases of Poets Corner and Phase 1 of Byron Quarter, authorizing related actions and financial arrangements to facilitate their delivery.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report Q3 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to note the forecast revenue and capital outturn positions for 2024-25, approve proposed amendments to the 2024-25 Capital Programme, note the Council's Trading Update, note the investment properties update, and note the financial forecast of the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership budget.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of new contract for IT Service Desk
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to commence procurement of a new IT service desk contract through the Crown Commercial Service Framework and authorize the Director of IT to award the contract after consulting with the Portfolio Holder.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 95