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

113 decisions · Page 6 of 23

Adult Social Care Strategy, 2025-2030

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

...the Cabinet of Harrow approved the Adult Social Care Strategy 2025-2030 and its action plan, aiming to deliver sustainable, person-centred care by reducing inequalities, promoting independence, and delaying escalation of need through a strong prevention approach.

Recommendations Approved

Harrow Regeneration Resourcing

From: the Cabinet of Harrow Council - October 30, 2025

...to approve continued resourcing for the Regeneration programme, including extending existing consultancy contracts and awarding new ones, to ensure the delivery of key projects like the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership and Grange Farm Estate Regeneration.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Council - Thursday 18 September 2025 6.30 pm - September 18, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Putting Residents First: Transparency, Influence and Accountability in Housing Services

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025

...the Cabinet approved recommendations to note a report on housing services, provide a response to the 2024/2025 Annual Housing Complaints Report, and authorize its publication and submission to the Housing Ombudsman.

Recommendations Approved

Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report Q1 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025

...the Cabinet of Harrow approved the Q1 2025-26 Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report, including noting the forecast outturn positions, approving amendments to the Capital Programme, ratifying the land appropriation at Milton Road, and approving the Trading Company Business Plans.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 72

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 113