Councillor Marilyn Ashton
Email: marilyn.ashton@harrow.gov.uk
Council: Harrow
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
72 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Wednesday 11 February 2026 5.00 pm, PROVISIONAL
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 29 January 2026 5.30 pm
The Chief Officers' Employment Panel is scheduled to consider employment arrangements for the Head of Paid Service (Managing Director). The panel will review options for the recruitment process for this statutory role, which is responsible for the overall management of the council and the delivery of its services.
Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Harrow Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026, with a key focus on financial planning, housing regeneration, and essential service provision. The meeting agenda includes discussions on the calculation of business rates retention for the upcoming financial year, updates on housing regulatory matters, and proposals for extending existing contracts for estate improvements and water services.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 pm
The Planning Committee of Harrow Council was scheduled to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for residential developments and changes of use. A key item on the agenda was the potential introduction of an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights for converting dwelling houses into small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 15 January 2026 5.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
113 decisions · Page 15 of 23
Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report Q3 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to note the forecast revenue and capital outturn positions for 2024-25, approve proposed amendments to the 2024-25 Capital Programme, note the Council's Trading Update, note the investment properties update, and note the financial forecast of the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership budget.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of new contract for IT Service Desk
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to commence procurement of a new IT service desk contract through the Crown Commercial Service Framework and authorize the Director of IT to award the contract after consulting with the Portfolio Holder.
Recommendations Approved
Adoption of a Council Tax Hardship Policy for 2025-2026 to mitigate impacts of CTS Scheme changes
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
... to mitigate the impacts of changes to the Council Tax Support scheme, the Cabinet adopted a Council Tax Hardship Policy for 2025-2026, which includes both assessing individual applications for hardship reductions and providing automatic support to certain classes of households affected by the changes.
Recommendations Approved
Leisure Management Contract Extension
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to extend the Tri-Borough leisure contract with Everyone Active for six months, until February 28, 2026, and authorized further extensions if needed for the completion of the leisure management contractor procurement.
Recommendations Approved
Grange Farm Estate Regeneration Phase 2a
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 February 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to endorse the progress of Phase 2A of the Grange Farm Estate regeneration, approve the commencement of procurement for a construction contractor, and note the ongoing procurement of a demolition contractor, all to deliver up to 50 affordable homes and meet funding deadlines.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 72
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 113