Marina Yannakoudakis, a Conservative Member of the European Parliament for London, was a guest speaker at a well attended Harrow East Conservative Association breakfast held on 14/01/2012 to mark the HECA’s return to 209 Headstone Lane a year ago!

In addressing the Conservatives at the breakfast, Marina informed about how she has been representing London's interests in the European Parliament.     

(photos by Councillor Husain Akhtar)

The Rt. Hon. Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Local Government and Communities, was guest of honour at the Harrow East Conservative Association's Annual Dinner at the home of Councillor Marilyn and David Ashton on 10th December 2011.  Councillor Marilyn Ashton, the Association Chairman, said that it was a pleasure to have Eric Pickles attend our dinner. He was very entertaining and he addressed those present about local government matters including Council Tax issues and Planning Policy.  It was an enjoyable and successful event and, apart from raising a nice sum of money for campaigning, a very good time was had by all.
 

photos by Councillor Husain Akhtar ©

(L-R) Chairman HECA Cllr Marilyn Ashton, Rt Hon Eric Pickles, Harrow East MP Bob Blackman, Brent & Harrow Conservative GLA candidate Cllr Sachin Rajput, Mrs Pickles, Conservative MEP Marina Yannakoudakis, leader of the Harrow Conservative group Cllr Susan Hall

Stanmore Park by-election July 2011
due to a ward Councillor moving to another Council 

The Conservative candidate Marilyn Ashton has been elected as the ward councillor for Stanmore Park, Harrow, securing over 800 votes majority. The Conservative share of votes was up on May 2010 Council elections.

Questioning Labour’s sale of the Council owned Lidl’s Car Park and Anmer Lodge in Stanmore, Marilyn said, “I’m very concerned about the future vitality of Stanmore District Centre and the failure of the Labour controlled Council to adopt a planning brief to protect a site like this from inappropriate development and to inform prospective purchasers about which type of development would be appropriate for Stanmore and its residents”.

Canons by-election in June 2011
called due to the death of a ward Councillor

The Conservatives have held Canons ward after 2 June 2011 by election, securing 59.7% votes. Conservative Amir Moshenson is the new Councillor in Canons having fended off challenges from Labour and the Lib Dems.

“I like the sense of community in Canons, the feeling that we are part of a unique area with its individual character and feel. I'm delighted to representing this community on the Council.

 “Canons ward has a fantastic Conservative team representing it. Councillors Husain Akhtar and Richard Romain are doing wonderful work and I am excited to be part of the work they do for Canons ward.”

Chief guest Nigel Evans MP, Deputy Speaker of the Commons, speaking to the Conservatives at the dinner on 6/02/11

 photos by Councillor Husain Akhtar ©

London Mayor Boris Johnson was the chief speaker at the dinner in Harrow on 8/11/11, held to raise funds for the GLA election campaign for Brent and Harrow candidate Councillor Sachin Rajput. 

Boris, who will be seeking re-election next May, spoke to the audience on the achievements that have been made since he came to office in 2008: including the cutting of crime by 8%, a ban on alcohol on buses and tubes, the creation of 450 new green spaces and a freeze on City Hall’s share of council tax.
photo by Councillor Husain Akhtar

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