Councillor · Harrow
Councillor Marilyn Ashton
- Deputy Leader of the Council
- Vice-Chair, Chief Officers' Employment Panel
- Chair, Planning Committee
- Chair, Planning Policy Advisory Panel
- Stories naming Marilyn
- 37
- Meetings we covered
- 26
- Latest story
- 22 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Marilyn Ashton moved a motion opposing the draft London Plan, stating it would weaken Green Belt protections and increase Harrow's housing target. She clarified support for development on the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital site was due to "very special circumstances." The councillor also stated that the Article 4 Direction had had a "tremendous effect on the borough" and was an "excellent idea." She proposed refusal of a Flambard Road development on the grounds that it would appear overbearing and out of character. Councillor Ashton was appointed Deputy Leader of the Council and is Portfolio Holder for Planning & Regeneration.
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Stories naming Councillor Marilyn Ashton
- Councillor Paul Osborn Honoured for 25 Years of Service to Harrow Council Councillor Marilyn Ashton, Deputy Leader, described him as "incredibly clever" and praised his ability to "look at a problem very calmly, work out what is in dispute, what needs fixing. And he, and he thinks about it, and he fixes it. He absolutely does." She also noted his "deep understanding of council procedures"...
- Eastcroft House Residents Protest Reintroduction of Food Waste Bins Due to Vermin and Odour Concerns Councillor Marilyn Ashton, Deputy Leader, acknowledged the petition.
- Harrow Council formally opposes government planning reforms, citing concerns over local democracy Councillor Marilyn Ashton, who moved the motion, argued that the proposed changes would make planning decisions less transparent and could lead to disharmony between councillors and planning...
- Artificial pitches approved for Harrow school Councillor Marilyn Ashton, Chair of the committee, supported the development, highlighting the benefits for young people and the importance of acoustic fencing. The decision was unanimous. Further...
- Stanmore bank conversion refused over amenity concerns Councillor Marilyn Ashton, Chair of the committee, expressed disagreement with the officer's assessment that the development was in character with the area. She highlighted the absence of adequate...
From meetings they attended
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