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
- Gambling policy update: Council seeks public input Councillor Julia Williams questioned the wording regarding licensing objectives and the potential impact of government announcements on the 'aim to permit' policy. Mr. Howard clarified that the council would track any changes and communicate them. He further explained that if the "aim to permit" policy were removed,...
- Barking & Dagenham council tackles gambling harms Councillor Julia Williams questioned the wording regarding licensing objectives and the potential impact of government announcements on the "aim to permit" policy. Mr. Howard clarified that the...
- Council reviews gambling policy amid harm concerns Councillor Julia Williams raised concerns regarding the policy's wording, specifically questioning why it stated applicants would be expected to demonstrate how they will be 'reasonably consistent'...
- Barking & Dagenham to Review Sex Establishment Licensing Policy Cllr Julia Williams inquired about the future of the existing shop, given its location in a residential area. Sarah Newman clarified that the current operator is safe, but any changes to the...
- Council Discusses Dismissal Appeal Behind Closed Doors The board, comprised of Cllr Regina Rahman (Chair), Cllr Muazzam Sandhu (Deputy Chair), and Cllr Julia Williams, then moved into private session to discuss the appeal against dismissal....
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Julia was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Barking and Dagenham Pension Board to Increase Meeting Frequency and Appoint Independent Chairman
- Pensions Committee Notes Government Stance on Conflict Zone Investments
- Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund Committee Delegates Approval of Investment Management Agreement
- Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund Admits New Cleaning and Catering Companies
- Head of Pension Fund Departs, Successor Appointed