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 Executive Decision

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025, to discuss several topics including a Labour group motion, the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for the next financial year, a new smoke control order, the annual report from the Corporate Parenting Board, and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.

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
Council

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council meeting scheduled for 22 May 2025 included the election of a new Mayor, the appointment of councillors to various committees and outside bodies, and a review of the council's scheme of delegation. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the programme of meetings for the upcoming year.

May 22, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm

At a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council Cabinet, the Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework was approved, alongside a plan to consult on changes to the Fairer Contributions Policy, and a new Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy. The council also agreed to cease offering catering services to schools from April 2026.

May 06, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Waltham Forest's Town Centre Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the Town Centre Framework and Delivery Plans for publication, acknowledging the extensive engagement that informed their creation.

Recommendations approved

Extra Care Procurement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025

... to proceed with a tender for a new contract for Extra Care Housing services, beginning in October 2025 for a 3-year term with a potential 2-year extension, and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Services to award the contract.

Recommendations Approved

Schools and Early Years Budgets 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025

...to approve the final 2025/26 Local Funding Formula for 5-16 year olds, note the changes from 2024/25, note the indicative 2025/26 High Needs Block budget, and note the 2025/26 Early Years Funding Formula for early years providers.

Recommendations Approved

Pay policy statement 2025/26

From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025

...to adopt the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, including the increment progression outlined within, effective from April 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Draft meetings programme 2025/26

From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025

...to approve the draft meetings programme for 2025-26, with finalization scheduled for the Annual Council Meeting on 22 May 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 105