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

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School SEND (Minor) and Amalgamation Projects - Contract Sums

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024

...to approve increases to project contract sums for school SEND (Minor) and Amalgamation Projects.

Recommendations Approved

The Corporate Property Strategy - the first 12 months: Progress to date and Future Workstreams

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024

...to approve a new Disposal and Acquisitions Strategy, endorse the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy statement of intent, and note progress on the Corporate Property Strategy.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge - Progress Review Report

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Increase the current contract value of Hired Passenger Transport Framework for the Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) service

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024

...to increase the contract value of the Hired Passenger Transport Framework by £10.5m to support the Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) service.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Air Quality Management In Harrow

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024

...to approve a draft Air Quality Action Plan for public consultation and to authorize the revocation of the existing Smoke Control Order and creation of a new one, subject to Council agreement on updating Local Choice functions.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 72

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 117