Councillor · Barking and Dagenham
Cllr Jane Jones
- Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care, Education & Schools
- Stories naming Jane
- 9
- Meetings we covered
- 23
- Latest story
- 14 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Jane Jones voiced support for funding for youth and adult substance use services. The councillor noted a question about provision in the south of the borough for young people and suggested the council has unused spaces that could be utilised. The councillor presented a self-evaluation report highlighting improvements in children's care and support services, stating that the CARES practice model approach is rooted in compassion, accountability, respect, empowerment and sharing through participation. The councillor presented a strategy for children's social care, highlighting the financial case for in-house provision and noting the cost of external placements.
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Stories naming Cllr Jane Jones
- New service to tackle domestic abuse perpetrators Councillor Jane Jones, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care & Disabilities, also voiced strong support, particularly for the all-age element. "It is about breaking the cycle," she said, noting that research indicates a need for support for young people to prevent them from entering or perpetuating abusive cycles.
- Council to Open Children's Homes to Address Placement Issues Councillor Jane Jones, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care & Disabilities, presented the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation report for 2024-25, highlighting both improvements and...
- Council to Build Specialist Children's Homes Locally The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. Councillor Jane Jones, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care & Disabilities, highlighted that the £10.8 million...
- Ofsted Praises Child Services, Flags Pre-Proceeding Delays Councillor Jane Jones, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care & Disabilities, and Elaine Allegretti, Strategic Director for Children's and Adults, presented the Ofsted update to the committee....
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Jane was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- New policy to tackle Barking & Dagenham's 410 empty homes
- Barking and Dagenham Council Approves £2.5m Fleet Upgrade to Enhance Services
- Council to clamp down on betting shops amid harm concerns
- Galleon Arts Centre lease sparks hope for cultural revival
- Barking & Dagenham to Pool Health and Social Care Funds Under New Section 75 Agreement