Councillor · Barking and Dagenham
Cllr Ben Suter
- Leader of the Opposition / Reform UK Group
- Stories naming Ben
- 10
- Meetings we covered
- 7
- Latest story
- 22 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Ben Suter raised objections regarding limited car parking provision for a new development. He questioned fundamental changes beyond council tax premiums for empty homes and raised concerns about the council's climate policy and the feasibility of achieving net-zero by 2030. The councillor asked about the delivery of supported housing targets and inquired about the potential use of the 'Loki' app for resident communication. He highlighted challenges for residents regarding Controlled Parking Zones and proposed an amendment to broaden recognition for military regiments.
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Stories naming Cllr Ben Suter
- Socioeconomic impact of Barking and Dagenham's Controlled Parking Zones questioned Councillor Ben Suter highlighted the challenges for residents who may struggle to afford permits, particularly if they rely on older, higher-emission vehicles. In response, council officers confirmed that the parking service is self-financing and permit charges are benchmarked against neighbouring boroughs. They...
- Barking and Dagenham residents struggle with digital exclusion, impacting access to council services Councillor Ben Suter inquired about the potential use of the 'Loki' app for direct communication with residents. He noted that it "provides free services for the council to use, but runs on a...
- New app 'Loki' considered for resident communication Councillor Ben Suter questioned whether the council was still investigating the use of Loki, highlighting its potential to provide a free platform directly to residents' phones for crucial...
- Council acknowledges British West India Regiment An amendment proposed by Councillor Ben Suter, which sought to broaden the recognition to include Gurkha regiments and disregard military compensation as income for local authority benefits, was...
- Parking Zone Review Deferred Amidst Resident Concerns A motion concerning the expansion of Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) was put forward by Councillor Ben Suter, Leader of the Opposition and Reform UK Group, and ultimately deferred to the next meeting.
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Ben was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- High HIV prevalence in Barking & Dagenham noted
- Positive East Secures £184k in Benefits and Hardship Funds for Barking and Dagenham Residents
- Barking and Dagenham Councillors Question Food Insecurity Funding and Support Mechanisms
- Barking and Dagenham Faces High Rate of Late HIV Diagnoses and Low PrEP Uptake
- Council Faces Pressure to Address Obesity and Food Insecurity Amidst Cost of Living Crisis