Councillor · Barking and Dagenham
Cllr Maureen Worby
- Cabinet Member for Housing, Adult Social Care & Health
- Chair, Health & Wellbeing Board
- Stories naming Maureen
- 27
- Meetings we covered
- 22
- Latest story
- 22 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Maureen Worby welcomed a new policy to bring empty properties back into use and stated that substance misuse services are critical. The councillor also expressed keen interest in how betting shop premises will comply with requests for public health notices and noted the need to address a "void of culture, arts, heritage in the borough". The councillor highlighted improved cooperation between housing and adult social care teams for future-proofing housing stock and stated that the council is focused on its readiness for a full inspection. The councillor chaired the Health & Wellbeing Board and noted the importance of the BCF in addressing the borough's growing population needs. The councillor was in attendance for an item regarding council compensation over a housing case and acknowledged challenges during a meeting on rent collection.
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Stories naming Cllr Maureen Worby
- New policy to tackle Barking & Dagenham's 410 empty homes Councillor Maureen Worby welcomed the policy, stating it sends a clear message about the need to bring empty properties back into use. Councillor Ben Suter questioned the fundamental changes beyond council tax premiums. Councillor Ghani assured that a dedicated officer would now focus solely on empty homes,...
- £2.7m boost for youth and adult substance use services Councillor Maureen Worby, Cabinet Member for Housing, Adult Social Care & Health, underscored the critical importance of these services. She stated that substance misuse contributes to a wide range...
- Council to clamp down on betting shops amid harm concerns Councillor Maureen Worby welcomed the policy's emphasis on public health and the impact of gambling, expressing keen interest in how premises will comply with requests for public health notices....
- Galleon Arts Centre lease sparks hope for cultural revival Councillors Maureen Worby and Lucy Lee expressed strong support for the decision, emphasizing the importance of arts and culture for the community. Councillor Worby noted the need to address a...
- Barking and Dagenham Council Rebuilds Tenant Engagement Structures Amidst Regulator Inspection Preparations Councillor Maureen Worby, Cabinet Member for Housing, Adult Social Care and Health, stated that while a full improvement plan is awaiting the regulator's agreement, the council is focused on its...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Maureen was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Childhood obesity rates decline in Barking and Dagenham, outperforming national average for Reception-aged children
- Council notes positive trends in children's care
- Council acknowledges British West India Regiment
- Parking Zone Review Deferred Amidst Resident Concerns
- Barking and Dagenham Council Approves Plans for Three New Children's Homes to Reduce Costs and Improve Care