Councillor Alexandra Worrell
Email: Alexandra.Worrell@haringey.gov.uk
Council: Haringey
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Alexandra Worrell's council service across multiple years reveals a consistent dedication to housing and financial oversight, with a pronounced shift in her recent engagement.
Key Themes and Priorities:
Across her tenure, Worrell has consistently focused on housing quality and resident satisfaction, and council budget and financial management. In earlier years (2024-2025), her work as Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel was central, where she rigorously examined housing standards, damp and mould strategies, and housing provider performance. She also demonstrated a keen interest in the council's financial health, particularly in 2025, where she was deeply involved in scrutinizing budget proposals and identifying savings.
Evolution of Focus and Recent Activity:
While her earlier years were marked by active participation and leadership in scrutiny panels, Worrell's most recent activity in 2026 has been characterized by her absence from a Planning Sub Committee meeting, for which she sent apologies. This marks a significant departure from her previous high level of engagement.
In 2025, Worrell was a highly active participant, serving as Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel. Her primary focus was the council's budget, where she expressed significant concern about the need for £32 million in savings, questioning inflation, operational pressures, and the impact of past undeliverable savings. She sought detailed information on saving proposals and their implications, and while she voted against some budget amendments, she supported the overall recommendations. Her engagement in housing matters continued, though with a strong financial lens.
Her 2024 activities as Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel were heavily focused on housing quality. She scrutinized Decent Homes standards, demanded details on the damp and mould strategy, and questioned housing providers on their acquisition plans, void levels, and resident satisfaction. She also inquired about Fire Risk Assessments.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years):
In 2025, Worrell's most significant contribution was her leadership in scrutinizing the council's budget as Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel. Her detailed questioning and focus on financial viability were crucial in understanding the council's fiscal challenges.
In 2024, her leadership in the same panel was instrumental in driving improvements in housing quality, evidenced by her detailed inquiries into Decent Homes standards and damp and mould strategies.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
Worrell has demonstrated a consistent interest in accountability and transparency, particularly within the housing and finance departments. Her approach has been characterized by thorough questioning and a demand for detailed information. While her recent activity in 2026 shows a reduced presence, her prior years highlight a strong commitment to scrutinizing council operations and advocating for better standards and financial prudence.
Yearly Activity Timeline
During 2026, Alexandra Worrell's primary activity was her absence from the Planning Sub Committee meeting on January 12th, for which she sent apologies.
Monthly Activity in 2026
Alexandra Worrell sent apologies for absence from the Planning Sub Committee meeting on January 12th, 2026.
Meetings in January 2026
Planning Sub Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 7.00 pm - 12 January 2026
Alexandra Worrell sent apologies for absence from the Planning Sub Committee meeting on Monday, 12th January, 2026.
Throughout 2025, Alexandra Worrell was an active participant in council meetings, particularly in her role as Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel. A significant theme of her engagement was a strong focus on the council's budget and financial management. In January, she expressed considerable concern about the need to find £32 million in savings, questioning inflation rates, operational pressures, and the impact of past undeliverable savings, especially concerning temporary accommodation voids. She also sought detailed information on saving proposals and their implications. In March, as Chair, she continued to scrutinize financial matters, emphasizing the importance of addressing voids and questioning how income underachievement was being offset. She voted against several budget amendments but supported the overall budget recommendations. Worrell also attended various other committee meetings throughout the year, though her specific contributions were not always recorded. She was absent from one Planning Sub Committee meeting and sent apologies for another.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During December 2025, Councillor Alexandra Worrell was present at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 6th, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her.
Meetings in December 2025
Call in - Review of Libraries Operating Hours, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 6th January, 2025 6.30 pm - 29 December 2025
Councillor Alexandra Worrell was present at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 6th, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided minutes or report packs.
During November 2025, Alexandra Worrell had no recorded activity or statements in the Full Council meeting on November 24th.
Meetings in November 2025
Full Council - Monday, 24th November, 2025 7.30 pm - 24 November 2025
There is no record of Alexandra Worrell speaking or taking any action in the provided documents for the Full Council meeting on November 24th, 2025.
Audit Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 7.00 pm - 10 November 2025
Alexandra Worrell was present as a member of the Audit Committee at the meeting held on November 10, 2025. However, the provided documents do not contain any specific statements or actions attributed to her during the meeting.
Alexandra Worrell had no recorded activity or statements during the October 2025 council meetings.
Meetings in October 2025
Planning Sub Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 7.00 pm - 9 October 2025
There is no record of Alexandra Worrell speaking or taking any action in the provided documents for the Planning Sub Committee meeting on 2025-10-09.
During July 2025, Alexandra Worrell attended the Full Council meeting on July 21st as a member of the Labour Group, but there is no record of her speaking or taking action. She sent apologies for absence from the Planning Sub Committee meeting on July 29th.
Meetings in July 2025
Planning Sub Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 7.00 pm - 29 July 2025
Alexandra Worrell sent apologies for absence from the Planning Sub Committee meeting on Tuesday, 29th July, 2025.
Audit Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - 22 July 2025
Alexandra Worrell was present as a member of the Audit Committee at the meeting held on July 22nd, 2025. While she was listed as present, there is no indication in the provided documents that she spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Full Council - Monday, 21st July, 2025 7.30 pm - 21 July 2025
Alexandra Worrell attended the Full Council meeting on 21st July 2025 as a member of the Labour Group. There is no record of her speaking or taking any action during the meeting.
During June 2025, Alexandra Worrell was absent from the Planning Sub Committee meeting held on June 2nd.
Meetings in June 2025
Planning Sub Committee - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 7.00 pm - 2 June 2025
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Worrell for the Planning Sub Committee meeting on 2nd June 2025.
During May 2025, Alexandra Worrell served as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee for the meeting held on May 19th. No specific statements or actions were documented for her in the provided records.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual Meeting, Full Council - Monday, 19th May, 2025 7.30 pm - 19 May 2025
Alexandra Worrell was present at the Annual Meeting of the Full Council on Monday, 19th May, 2025. No specific statements or actions by Ms. Worrell were recorded in the minutes.
Strategic Planning Committee - Monday, 19th May, 2025 8.30 pm - 19 May 2025
Alexandra Worrell was a member of the Strategic Planning Committee for the meeting on May 19th, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.
Alexandra Worrell attended the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on April 8th, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her during this meeting.
Meetings in April 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 7.00 pm - 8 April 2025
Alexandra Worrell attended the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on April 8th, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.
During March 2025, Alexandra Worrell was active in two council meetings. As Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel on March 6th, she led discussions on agenda item 1, focusing on filming. A significant part of her engagement involved questioning the financial implications of voids, specifically how underachievement of income was being offset by staffing cost reductions. She stressed that >as much resource as possible should be going into clearing the voids
< and requested a detailed breakdown of cost mitigation actions. Worrell also sought clarification on the increase in voids linked to the Neighbourhood Moves scheme. She concluded this meeting by formally signing the minutes as Chair. In the Full Council meeting on March 24th, Worrell voted against Budget Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4, but voted in favor of recommendations (a) to (n) regarding the 2025/26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy. There is no record of her speaking or taking action during the Full Council meeting on March 3rd.
Meetings in March 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 27 March 2025
Alexandra Worrell was present as a member of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on January 6th and January 14th. On January 14th, apologies for lateness were recorded on her behalf.
Full Council - Monday, 24th March, 2025 7.30 pm - 24 March 2025
Alexandra Worrell voted against Budget Amendment 1, Budget Amendment 2, Budget Amendment 3, and Budget Amendment 4. She voted in favour of recommendations (a) to (n) concerning the 2025/26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy.
Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny PanelThursday, 6th March, 2025 6.30 pm - 6 March 2025
Alexandra Worrell, in her capacity as Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel, led the meeting. She addressed members regarding agenda item 1 concerning filming. A significant portion of her engagement involved questioning the financial implications of voids, specifically the in-year position of underachievement of income and how it was being offset by staffing cost reductions. She emphasized that as much resource as possible should be going into clearing the voids
and requested a detailed breakdown of cost mitigation actions for voids. Worrell also sought clarification on the unexpected increase in voids attributed to the success of the Neighbourhood Moves scheme. Finally, she formally signed the minutes as Chair.
Budget, Full CouncilMonday, 3rd March, 2025 7.30 pm - 3 March 2025
There is no record of Alexandra Worrell speaking or taking any action during the Full Council meeting on March 3rd, 2025.
During January 2025, Alexandra Worrell was present at the Planning Sub Committee meeting on January 13th, with no specific actions or statements recorded. In her role as Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel at the Budget Scrutiny meeting on January 20th, Worrell expressed significant concerns regarding the council's budget. She described the need to find an additional £32 million in savings as >a fairly scary prospect.
Worrell questioned the projected 10% inflation rate increase for Housing Demand contracts, the implications of operational estate pressure,
and how undeliverable savings from the previous year contributed to current budget pressures, particularly concerning the failure to turn around voids for Temporary Accommodation. She also sought assurances about improvements to the move-on from Temporary Accommodation
process, the relationship between specific savings and budget pressures in Asset Management, and the impact of rent rises on community groups and VCOs. Additionally, Worrell requested further details on saving proposals, specifically concerning contract support and potential losses, and sought clarification on a £500k saving related to a property data project. She signed the minutes of this meeting as Chair.
Meetings in January 2025
Budget Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeMonday, 20th January, 2025 6.30 pm - 20 January 2025
As Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel, Alexandra Worrell raised several significant concerns during the Budget Scrutiny meeting. She described the prospect of finding an additional £32 million in savings as a fairly scary prospect.
Worrell sought assurances regarding the projected 10% inflation rate increase in Housing Demand contracts, questioning its robustness and the possibility of it rising further. She also inquired about operational estate pressure,
asking if it indicated buildings were in worse condition than anticipated. Worrell sought clarification on how undeliverable savings in the 2024-25 savings tracker for Housing Demand contributed to current pressures, and how much this was worsened by a failure to turn around voids for use as Temporary Accommodation (TA). She requested assurances about improvements to the move-on from Temporary Accommodation
process. Furthermore, Worrell enquired about the relationship between a specific saving and budget pressure in Asset Management, and the extent to which the latter reflected the impact of the former. She also sought assurances about the impact of significant rent rises on community groups and Voluntary and Community Organisations (VCOs) that use Council buildings, and asked for clarification on the impact of a particular saving on residents. Finally, Worrell requested further details on a saving proposal once it had been firmed up, specifically concerning the support provided by these contracts and what might be lost. She also sought clarification about a £500k saving in the property data project. She signed the minutes as Chair.
Planning Sub CommitteeMonday, 13th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 13 January 2025
Alexandra Worrell was present at the Planning Sub Committee meeting on Monday, 13th January, 2025. The provided minutes do not record any specific statements or actions taken by her during the meeting.
Throughout 2024, Alexandra Worrell demonstrated significant engagement as Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel. Her primary focus revolved around housing quality and resident satisfaction. Key themes included scrutinizing Decent Homes standards, particularly the disparity between housing association and council-owned properties, and demanding comprehensive details on the Council's damp and mould strategy, including monitoring and re-inspection protocols. Worrell also actively questioned housing providers about their acquisition and development plans, current void levels, and resident satisfaction metrics, specifically probing a perceived east/west divide. She further inquired about Fire Risk Assessments conducted by HHT. Her leadership extended to authorizing reports stemming from the Housing, Planning & Development Scrutiny Panel's work and attending Full Council meetings. While she sent apologies for absence from one Planning Sub Committee meeting, her consistent presence and active questioning in housing-focused scrutiny panels highlight her commitment to improving housing conditions and resident welfare.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Alexandra Worrell was active in two council meetings. She attended the Planning Sub Committee on December 9th. On December 16th, she chaired the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel. In this capacity, she guided discussions on filming at meetings and delved into housing-related issues. Worrell specifically sought clarification on the disparity in homes meeting the Decent Homes standard between housing association and council-owned properties
and requested information on the Council's damp and mould strategy, including monitoring systems and mandatory re-inspections.
She also questioned providers about their plans for new housing acquisition/development and current void levels, inquired about a perceived east/west divide in HHT's resident satisfaction metrics,
and asked about Fire Risk Assessments conducted by HHT. She concluded by summarizing actions from agenda item 7 and signing the minutes as Chair.
Meetings in December 2024
Budget - HRA, Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny PanelMonday, 16th December, 2024 6.30 pm - 16 December 2024
Alexandra Worrell chaired the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel meeting on December 16th, 2024. In her role as Chair, she directed the panel's attention to agenda item 1 concerning filming at meetings. She sought clarification on the disparity in homes meeting the Decent Homes standard between housing association and council-owned properties. Worrell also requested details on the Council's damp and mould strategy, including monitoring systems and mandatory re-inspections. She questioned providers about their plans for new housing acquisition or development in Haringey and their current void levels. Additionally, she inquired about the perceived east/west divide in HHT's resident satisfaction metrics and about Fire Risk Assessments conducted by HHT. Finally, she summarized actions from agenda item 7 (Housing Associations) and signed the minutes as Chair.
Planning Sub CommitteeMonday, 9th December, 2024 7.00 pm - 9 December 2024
Alexandra Worrell attended the Planning Sub Committee meeting on December 9th, 2024. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.
In November 2024, Alexandra Worrell actively chaired the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel meeting on November 5th. During this meeting, she guided discussions on agenda item 1, specifically inquiring about filming. She sought clarification on discrepancies in Decent Homes standards between housing association and council-owned properties, and requested details on the Council's damp and mould strategy, including monitoring and re-inspection processes. Worrell also questioned housing providers regarding their plans for new housing acquisition/development and current void levels. She further probed into a perceived east/west divide in resident satisfaction metrics for HHT and HHT's Fire Risk Assessments. Finally, she summarized actions from agenda item 200 and concluded the meeting. On November 25th, as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, she authorized a report on the Housing Register review conducted by the Housing, Planning & Development Scrutiny Panel. Alexandra Worrell was also noted as an attendee at the Full Council meeting on November 18th, having previously attended in July and October. She sent apologies for absence from the Planning Sub Committee meeting on November 7th.
Meetings in November 2024
Budget (Culture, Strategy & Engagement), Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeMonday, 25th November, 2024 7.00 pm - 25 November 2024
Councillor Alexandra Worrell, as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, authorized the report concerning the review of the Housing Register undertaken by the Housing, Planning & Development Scrutiny Panel.
Budget Recommendations, Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny PanelThursday, 21st November, 2024 6.30 pm - 21 November 2024
Councillor Alexandra Worrell served as the Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel for the meeting on November 21, 2024. However, the provided documents do not contain any specific statements or actions attributed to her beyond her role as chair.
Full CouncilMonday, 18th November, 2024 7.30 pm - 18 November 2024
Alexandra Worrell attended the Full Council meeting on 18th November 2024. She was also noted as an attendee at previous Full Council meetings on 22nd July 2024 and 10th October 2024. There is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during these meetings.
Planning Sub Committee - Thursday, 7th November, 2024 7.00 pm - 7 November 2024
Alexandra Worrell sent apologies for absence from the Planning Sub Committee meeting on Thursday, 7th November, 2024.
Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 6.30 pm - 5 November 2024
As Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel, Alexandra Worrell guided the meeting. She directed members to agenda item 1 concerning filming. She sought clarification on the disparity in Decent Homes standards between housing association and council-owned properties, and requested details on the Council's damp and mould strategy, including monitoring systems and re-inspection protocols. Worrell also questioned housing providers about their plans for new housing acquisition or development and their current void levels. She inquired about a perceived east/west divide in resident satisfaction metrics for HHT and about HHT's Fire Risk Assessments. Additionally, she summarized actions from agenda item 200 and concluded the meeting by thanking attendees. She subsequently signed the minutes as Chair.
Activity Timeline
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Full Council - Monday, 24th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Full Council of Haringey Council scheduled a meeting for November 24, 2025, to discuss a range of topics including reports from various committees, motions on rented homes and rough sleeping, and questions to cabinet members. The meeting was also scheduled to address the adoption of a revised Licensing Policy and the Q1 Treasury Management Report.
Audit Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Audit Committee of Haringey Council met on 10 November 2025 to discuss a range of reports covering the council's audit functions, risk management, and financial performance. The committee was scheduled to review the external auditor's annual report, treasury management activities, internal audit progress, and anti-fraud measures. Members were also expected to discuss the corporate risk register and organisational arrangements for procurement, including compliance with the Procurement Act 2023[^2].
Planning Sub Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Haringey Council Planning Sub Committee met on Thursday 6th November 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including a pre-application proposal and an update on major proposals. The meeting also included a review of planning decisions made under delegated powers.
extraordinary meeting with Young People, Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 6.30 pm
The Full Council of Haringey Council scheduled an extraordinary meeting with young people to discuss issues of concern to them. The meeting was scheduled to include speeches and presentations from the Haringey Youth Council, and to consider a motion reaffirming the council's support for the Youth Council. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Tottenham Town Hall.
Planning Sub Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Haringey Council Planning Sub Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss planning applications, major developments, and decisions made under delegated powers. The meeting was scheduled to take place on Thursday, 9th October, 2025, at George Meehan House. Councillors Emine Ibrahim and Alexandra Worrell were expected to attend, in their roles as Chair of Alexandra Palace and Park Board, and Chair of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel, respectively.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 0