Councillor · Barking and Dagenham
Cllr Julia Williams
- Chair of Pensions Committee and Labour Group Secretary
- Stories naming Julia
- 10
- Meetings we covered
- 18
- Latest story
- 9 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Julia Williams highlighted social care as a significant challenge and noted the council's "outstanding" adult social care rating. The councillor also raised concerns about digital exclusion and the preference for paper and face-to-face communication for some residents. Councillor Williams asked about infrastructure for EV charging points in lampposts for tower block residents and questioned the council's proactive approach to evolving fire safety regulations. The councillor also inquired about the wording of licensing objectives and the impact of government announcements on gambling policy.
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Stories naming Cllr Julia Williams
- Council backs national social care reform Councillor Julia Williams, Chair of the Pensions Committee and Labour Group Secretary, who proposed the motion, highlighted social care as "one of the biggest long-term challenges facing local authorities." She emphasised the critical role of social care in supporting elderly and vulnerable residents, enabling...
- Barking and Dagenham residents struggle with digital exclusion, impacting access to council services Councillor Ingrid Robinson highlighted the need for more accessible information, suggesting that traditional methods might be necessary for some residents. "Remember, we have older people, so they...
- EV Charging Infrastructure for Tower Block Residents a Key Concern in Barking and Dagenham Councillor Julia Williams raised the issue, highlighting the disparity between residents with driveways who can charge EVs overnight using cheaper electricity, and those in tower blocks who would...
- New app 'Loki' considered for resident communication The discussion around Loki arose during a broader conversation about the council's communication strategies and the need to reach residents who may not be digitally connected or who prefer...
- Fire safety: Council aims to get ahead of regulations Councillor Julia Williams raised the critical priority of tackling overdue fire safety actions, noting that fire regulations are subject to frequent updates. She questioned how the council plans to...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Julia was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Socioeconomic impact of Barking and Dagenham's Controlled Parking Zones questioned
- Council Faces Pressure to Address Obesity and Food Insecurity Amidst Cost of Living Crisis
- CPZ expansion faces scrutiny over air quality data and methodology
- Council notes positive trends in children's care
- Council acknowledges British West India Regiment