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 9 of 23

Revenue & Capital Budget Outturn Report 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.30 pm - July 24, 2025

...the Cabinet of Harrow approved the Revenue & Capital Budget Outturn Report for 2024-25, including noting the revenue and capital outturn positions, approving amendments to the Capital Programme, and noting updates on the Council's Trading Companies and the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership.

Recommendations Approved

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund

From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025

...to participate in a partnership to receive £1.25m from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) to deliver electric vehicle charging infrastructure within the borough, delegating authority for procurement decisions to the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy.

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

HB Public Law update and procurement authorisations

From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 6.30 pm - May 19, 2025

...to note an update on HB Public Law's performance, its continued membership in the London Borough Legal Alliance, and to delegate authority for future legal service procurements and a legal case management system.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 72

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 113