Councillor Marilyn Ashton
Email: marilyn.ashton@harrow.gov.uk
Council: Harrow
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
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
117 decisions · Page 19 of 24
Calculation of Business Rates Retention Amounts for 2025-2026
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to comply with statutory obligations, the council approved the approach and assumptions for calculating the 2025-2026 business rates yield, agreeing on a £15.529m retention amount, authorizing the Chief Finance Officer to submit notifications and implement budget measures, and approving associated policies.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report Q2 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to note the forecast revenue and capital outturn positions for 2024-25, approve amendments to the Capital Programme, note the Council's Trading Update and Right to Buy receipts position, and approve further spending for the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership.
Recommendations Approved
Long Term Transport Strategy (LTTS) - consultation outcome and finalised strategy for approval
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to approve the Long Term Transport Strategy (LTTS) with proposed amendments, authorizing the Acting Strategic Director to make minor changes and progress the strategies within it.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Capital Programme 2025-26 to 2027-28
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 December 2024 6.30 pm - December 17, 2024
...to note the Draft Capital Programme for 2025/26 to 2027/28, the outcomes of the 2024/25 Capital Programme review, and the draft proposal of new capital projects, with the final version of the Capital Programme to be presented to Cabinet in February 2025 for recommendation to Council.
Recommendations Approved
Children and Young People (CYP) & Adults substance misuse services commissioning intentions post 31 March 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday 14 November 2024 6.30 pm - November 14, 2024
...to directly award contracts to Compass - Services to Improve Health and Wellbeing for children and young people's substance misuse services and to Via Community Ltd for adult substance misuse services, both for three years starting April 1, 2025, with a potential two-year extension for the adult services contract.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 72
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 117