Vicky Ashworth - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Wood Street)

Councillor Vicky Ashworth

Labour and Co-operative Party Wood Street

Email: cllr.vicky.ashworth@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet Health and Wellbeing Board Council (Member) Shareholder Committee Staffing Committee Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee (Member) Executive Decision

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

33 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Member

Application for a premises licence, 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton, E10 5BT, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The application is for 1st City Self Drive, and has attracted a representation from another person, leading to a hearing. Councillors will be asked to decide whether to grant the application in full, grant it in part, or refuse it.

December 16, 2025
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Member

Review of a Premises Licence - BlackStar Grill & Bar, 54 St James Street, Walthamstow E17 7PE, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to review the premises licence for BlackStar Bar & Grill, following an application for review. The sub-committee will hear evidence and consider representations before determining whether to modify, suspend, or revoke the licence, or take no action. The meeting may also exclude the press and public from part of the meeting.

December 16, 2025
Council Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The council is scheduled to discuss topics ranging from council tax support to air quality and long service awards.

December 11, 2025
Council Member

Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council met to discuss a range of topics, including amendments to the council's constitution, treasury management, and a motion regarding support for local businesses. Councillors agreed to amend the Council Procedure Rules and the Councillor's Code of Conduct, and noted reports on treasury management activities, scrutiny, and the use of emergency provisions. The council also rejected a Conservative Group motion calling for support for local businesses.

October 16, 2025
Council Member

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm

Waltham Forest Council met on 17 July 2025, and after observing a moment of silence for the victims of the 7/7 attacks and others, councillors discussed a range of issues including play and community spaces, the borough's financial situation, and parking fees. A motion to support and improve play opportunities for children was passed, and several appointments to committees and outside bodies were agreed.

July 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

106 decisions · Page 15 of 22

Expansion of Burnside Secondary onto Additional Site

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024

...to approve the expansion of Burnside Secondary PRU by 20 additional places.

Recommendations Approved

Developing Stronger Communities through Culture and Creativity: A Cultural Action Plan for Waltham Forest: 2024-2030

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024

...to adopt the Developing Stronger Communities through Culture and Creativity: A Cultural Action Plan for Waltham Forest: 2024-2030, approve revised frameworks for Civic and Community events and flag raising at Fellowship Square, and note the Cultural Action Plan Year 1 Delivery Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024

...to recommend to Full Council the adoption of a proposed income-banded Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025/26, featuring varying levels of support up to 85% for protected groups and up to 57% for other eligible working-age residents, alongside adjustments to non-dependant deductions and the continuation of a Discretionary Hardship Fund.

Recommendations Approved

Learning Disabilities Day Opportunities Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024

...to proceed with the proposed closure of the Markhouse Centre in its current form, while noting arrangements for person-centred transitions and future consideration of the site within the Strategic Asset Management Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Integrated Sexual Health Recommissioning

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024

...to directly award Barts Health NHS Trust a new contract for five years, with the option to extend for three additional years, to provide integrated sexual health services in partnership with the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge, using the Provider Selection Regime.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 106