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 Personnel Appeals Panel (Role: Chair, Role: Member) (Role: Chair)

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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 Role: Vice-Chair

Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Wednesday 11 February 2026 5.00 pm, PROVISIONAL

February 11, 2026, 5:00 pm
Chief Officers' Employment Panel Role: Vice-Chair

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.

January 29, 2026, 5:30 pm
Cabinet Role: Member

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.

January 29, 2026, 6:30 pm
Planning Committee Role: Chair

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).

January 21, 2026, 6:30 pm
Chief Officers' Employment Panel MOVED Role: Vice-Chair

Chief Officers' Employment Panel - Thursday 15 January 2026 5.00 pm

January 15, 2026, 5:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

117 decisions · Page 20 of 24

Mental Health Community Services

From: Cabinet - Thursday 14 November 2024 6.30 pm - November 14, 2024

...to commence procurement for a mental health community service and authorize the Strategic Director for Adults and Public Health to manage the tender process and award the contract, ensuring the Council meets its statutory responsibilities and addresses the evolving mental health needs of residents.

Recommendations Approved

Local Areas of Special Character (LASC) - recommendation to designate two areas following consultation

From: Cabinet - Thursday 14 November 2024 6.30 pm - November 14, 2024

...to designate two areas, specifically parts of West Harrow and Pinner, as Local Areas of Special Character (LASC) following a consultation and consideration by the Planning Policy Advisory Panel.

Recommendations Approved

Extension of the Property Purchase Programme and approval to use funding from both the Local Authority Housing Fund 3 (LHAF 3) and the GLA Council Homes Acquisition Programme (CHAP).

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 15 October 2024 6.30 pm - October 15, 2024

...to extend the Property Purchase Programme by delegating authority to acquire up to 70 properties using funding from the GLA's Council Homes Acquisition Programme and the MHCLG Local Authority Housing Fund, aiming to increase the supply of good quality temporary and permanent accommodation.

Recommendations Approved

Disposal of an out-of-borough property

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 15 October 2024 6.30 pm - October 15, 2024

...to approve the disposal of an out-of-borough property.

Recommendations Approved

Provision of Accommodation for Care Leavers and Homeless Young People

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 15 October 2024 6.30 pm - October 15, 2024

... a direct award to The YMCA St Paul's Group for a 10-year contract to provide 29 units of supported accommodation for Children Looked After, care leavers, and homeless young people was approved.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 72

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 117