Councillor Peter Smallwood OBE

Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 5.00 pm

The Hillingdon Council Pensions Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including a petition for LGPS divestment, fund manager performance, responsible investment, and governance matters. The committee will also be asked to note and approve a draft Funding Strategy Statement for consultation, a revised Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure Guide, and a revised Pensions Administration Strategy Statement. Some items, particularly those concerning investment strategy and fund suppliers, will be discussed in private due to the confidential nature of the information.

Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Hillingdon Council meeting scheduled for 27 November 2025 included discussion of the annual performance report, a review of polling districts and places, and a proposed Article 4 direction regarding houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Councillors were also expected to answer questions from the public and consider motions.

Residents' Services Select Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 7.45 pm

The Residents' Services Select Committee met to elect a chair and vice-chair for the remainder of the municipal year 2025/2026. Councillor Peter Smallwood OBE was elected as Chair, and Councillor Ekta Gohil was elected as Vice-Chair.

CABINET - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Hillingdon Council Cabinet met on 20 November 2025, and approved recommendations relating to GP coverage, a waste management plan, a school lease, budget monitoring, and property disposals. The Cabinet also approved a single tender for the Finance Modernisation Programme. Councillor Ian Edwards, Leader of the Council, thanked Councillor Martin Goddard for his service as Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation, and welcomed Councillor Eddie Lavery as the new Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation.

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee met to discuss the annual performance monitoring report, the budget and spending report, the Hayes estate regeneration progress, and council tax banding. The committee noted the annual performance report for 2024/25, the budget monitoring position as of August 2025, the update on the Hayes Estate Regeneration Project, and the information report on council tax banding. An interim summary letter will be sent to Cabinet Members outlining the Committee's findings thus far on maximising council spaces.