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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Household Support Fund (sixth iteration - October 2024 to March 2025)

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

...to allocate the sixth extension of the Household Support Fund, totaling over £1.2 million, to provide crisis support to vulnerable households through various initiatives including vouchers, free school meals, food aid, advice services, rent arrears support, and proactive outreach, while also delegating authority for technical amendments and expenditure adjustments.

Recommendations Approved

Q1 Strategic Performance Report

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

Recommendations Approved

Three-year Home Energy Transition (HET) programme

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

...to approve a £4.5 million three-year Home Energy Transition (HET) programme to improve energy efficiency in at least 200 homes, including a two-phased procurement process.

Recommendations Approved

School Streets Programme in the London Borough of Harrow

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

...to note the proposed School Street Programme 24/25 and beyond, and to delegate decision-making regarding consultation outcomes to the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways, contingent on funding and school agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 72

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 117