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
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Strategic Performance Report Q1 2025-26
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Grange Farm Phase 2a additional demolition works
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
...to approve the demolition of two additional blocks at Grange Farm Phase 2a by the existing contractor due to health and safety concerns related to exposed asbestos, increasing the total contract value to £916,845.
Recommendations Approved
Contract for Provision and Hosting of Pensions Administration IT System
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
...to ensure the Council had a Pensions Administration system, they approved commencing procurement for a new system, delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Finance to award the contract and make related decisions during the procurement process.
Recommendations Approved
Harrow Regeneration Resourcing
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
...to approve continued resourcing for the Regeneration programme, including extending existing consultancy contracts and awarding new ones, to ensure the delivery of key projects like the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership and Grange Farm Estate Regeneration.
Recommendations Approved
Programme to increase supply of long term leased accommodation
From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025
...to increase the supply of long-term leased accommodation, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director for Housing and Regeneration to negotiate and enter into agreements for housing to be used as temporary or permanent accommodation, and approved a budget virement within the HRA capital programme, subject to conditions including a successful bid for properties and acceptance of GLA grant funding.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 95