Council leaders in Hillingdon may consider rescheduling future committee meetings to daytime slots, it has emerged. The current typical timing for these meetings is 7.15 PM, as indicated in the agenda Agenda frontsheet 17th Sep 2026 19.15 Shareholder Committee. A shift to daytime would represent a significant change from the current evening schedule.
The suggestion was made by Councillor Steve Tuckwell, Leader of the Council, during a Shareholder Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The committee, which monitors the activities of council-owned companies, noted its forward planner, which outlines future meeting dates and the committee's work programme. It was during this discussion that Councillor Tuckwell indicated a potential review of meeting timings.
The Shareholder Committee approved recommendations related to the Committee Forward Planner. The meeting discussed updates from two council-owned companies: Hillingdon First Ltd and The Hillingdon Care Company. The Hillingdon Care Company's update involved complex topics, including director appointments, business plans, the acquisition of The Burroughs Care Home, CQC registration, and the financial and tax advantages of the Teckal model. While these complexities were discussed, the information does not explicitly state that they necessitate a change in meeting times.
The Shareholder Committee approved recommendations related to the Committee Forward Planner, as detailed in the Public reports pack 17th Sep 2026 19.15 Shareholder Committee. Further details can be found in the Printed minutes 17th Sep 2026 19.15 Shareholder Committee.