Councillor · Harrow
Councillor David Ashton
- Finance and Highways Portfolio Holder
- Chair, Pension Fund Committee
- Stories naming David
- 13
- Meetings we covered
- 13
- Latest story
- 21 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor David Ashton stated that the council's financial settlement was better than previous years but only brought them back to a level that should have been provided previously. He highlighted the council's efforts in preparing for the Procurement Act 2023 and stated that a new parking system would enable virtual permits, substantially reducing issues related to residents waiting for permits to be posted. He also explained that collaborative procurement through the ILC is the most effective method to secure advantageous bids for insurance contracts.
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Stories naming Councillor David Ashton
- Harrow Council faces £3m overspend The council is hopeful that the £3.039 million anticipated overspend can be controlled, but acknowledges the significant financial pressures faced by local government. The report states that this sum "will need to be drawn down from the budget planning reserve if it is not mitigated by year end, which we hope it...
- Harrow Council's £656m procurement pipeline revealed Councillor David Ashton, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways, highlighted the council's efforts in preparing for the Procurement Act 2023, which came into effect in February 2025. He stated...
- New fencing framework for Harrow Council Councillor David Ashton, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways, highlighted the benefits of the multi-supplier model, stating it would lead to "improved cost control and enhanced performance...
- Harrow Council reports £3m revenue underspend, to be allocated to schools grant deficit Councillor David Ashton, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways, presented the findings. He also clarified that a previous parking overspend from the prior year had been largely balanced in the...
- Harrow Council approves £10.3m fund for low-income households Councillor David Ashton, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways, clarified that the domestic violence funding was a top-up to existing council provisions and that the timing was aligned with a...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings David was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Yogesh Teli Elected as Harrow's New Mayor for 2026-2027
- Councillor Yogesh Teli Elected New Mayor of Harrow; Councillor Marilyn Ashton Appointed Deputy Leader
- Harrow Council Approves Senior Staff Remuneration Packages Exceeding £100,000
- Paul Osborn Elected Leader of Harrow Council, Marilyn Ashton Appointed Deputy Leader
- Harrow Council's Audit Committee Approves Annual Report and Reviews Terms of Reference