Marilyn Ashton - Councillor for Harrow

Councillor Marilyn Ashton

 Conservative  Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Planning & Regeneration

Email: marilyn.ashton@harrow.gov.uk

Council: Harrow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Chief Officers' Employment Panel (Role: Vice-Chair) Cabinet (Role: Member) Planning Committee (Role: Chair) Planning Policy Advisory Panel (Role: Chair) Council (Role: Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Role: Chair)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

65 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Cabinet Role: Member

Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm

December 18, 2025
Planning Committee Role: Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025 6.30 pm

December 17, 2025
Council Role: Member

Council - Thursday 27 November 2025 6.30 pm

Harrow Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of an urgent motion condemning the Labour government's budget, petitions relating to road safety and resurfacing, and a motion opposing the planned closure of the volunteer-led front desk at Pinner Police Station. The council also endorsed the Pension Board Annual Report for 2024/25 and approved a constitution update.

November 27, 2025
Planning Committee Role: Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Planning Committee met on 19 November 2025 and unanimously approved plans for the Harrow Arts Centre and Park High School, and also approved, subject to a legal agreement, plans for Station Road. Councillor Marilyn Ashton, Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Planning & Regeneration, declared a non-pecuniary interest regarding Park High School, as she is on the board that meets annually. Councillor Simon Brown declared a non-pecuniary interest as an occasional user of the Harrow Arts Centre.

November 19, 2025
Planning Policy Advisory Panel Role: Chair

Planning Policy Advisory Panel - Tuesday 11 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Policy Advisory Panel are scheduled to meet on 11 November 2025, at Harrow Council Hub. The agenda includes a scoping report on a potential Article 4 Direction regarding houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), a scoping report for a replacement Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), and a discussion on the draft West London Waste Plan.

November 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Information report - New Harrow Local Plan - consultation outcomes and submission

From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025

...to note the outcomes of the consultation on the draft New Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041 and the Chief Planning Officer's decision to submit the plan for examination.

Recommendations Approved

Provision of a cashless provider for parking charges

From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025

...to commence procurement for a cashless payment provider for parking charges via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework and authorize the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy to manage the procurement process and contract award.

Recommendations Approved

Household Recycling and Waste Planning Guidance for New Developments and Conversions

From: Cabinet - Thursday 13 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 13, 2025

...to approve the new Household Recycling and Waste Planning Guidance for New Developments and Conversions, authorizing minor amendments by the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy Statement including Annual Investment Strategy for 2025/26 and Capital Strategy for 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025

... to recommend to Council the approval of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2025/26, including Prudential Indicators, the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, the Annual Investment Strategy, and the Capital Strategy for 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 65

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 96