Councillor Stuart Mathers

Standards Committee - Monday, 13th October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Standards Committee met to discuss the appointment of an Independent Person and to consider two complaints against elected members, ultimately deciding to take no further action on either complaint. The committee recommended that the council approve the appointment of Mr. Roger Cook as the council's second Independent Person until July 2030. They also instructed the Monitoring Officer to arrange refresher briefings on the Code of Conduct for the members involved in the complaints, and to write to the Chief Whips of each group to remind their members to conduct debates politely and efficiently.

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 5.00 pm

The Hillingdon Council Pensions Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 24 September 2025, to discuss the administration of the pension fund, its investment strategy, responsible investment, risk management and governance. Some of the meeting will be held with members of the public present, and some of it will be held in private.

CABINET - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Hillingdon Council cabinet approved the amalgamation of Harefield Infant and Junior Schools, welcomed a report on persistent absenteeism, agreed to join the West London Economic Prosperity Board, and authorised a public consultation on the updated draft of the council's statement of licensing policy. The cabinet also noted a positive assessment of the council's housing services and reviewed the annual performance and budget monitoring reports.

Council - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 7.30 pm

A meeting of Hillingdon Council was scheduled for Thursday, 11 September 2025, covering a range of topics from urgent decisions and cabinet portfolios to questions from both the public and members, as well as several motions. A key item for consideration was the external auditor's report, alongside discussions on financial matters and potential actions the council might take.

Appointments Committee - Thursday, 28th August, 2025 9.30 am

The Hillingdon Council Appointments Committee convened on 28 August 2025, and appointed Daniel Kennedy to the position of Corporate Director of Residents' Services. Councillor Sital Punja, Deputy Leader of the Labour Group, substituted for Councillor Stuart Mathers, Leader of the Labour Group, who sent his apologies.