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.
65 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Planning Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025 6.30 pm
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Timetable for the Development of the Council’s Policy Framework
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Local Areas of Special Character (LASC) - approval to consult on three areas recommended for designation
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to consult on designating three areas – parts of West Harrow Village, Kenton Park Parade, and West End Lane and West End Avenue in Pinner – as Local Areas of Special Character, delegating the final decision to the Chief Planning Officer after consultation and a report to the Planning Policy Advisory Panel.
Recommendations Approved
Occupational Therapy Commissioning
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to increase the contribution towards occupational therapy provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by allocating funding from the High Needs Block, as part of a jointly commissioned agreement with North-West London Integrated Care Board, and to review and revise the current commissioning arrangements for occupational therapy.
Recommendations Approved
Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
...to procure a Short Breaks Service framework for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, the Cabinet approved the commencement of a competitive procurement process and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to appoint providers to the framework.
Recommendations Approved
Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025
... the Cabinet of Harrow approved the Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030, outlining the council's approach to preventing homelessness, securing accommodation, and providing support for those at risk or experiencing homelessness.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 65
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 96