Cllr Julia Williams

Assembly - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 7:00 pm

The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the Council Tax Support Scheme for the upcoming year, the Sex Establishment Licensing Policy, and the annual reports from the BAD Youth Forum, Adoption services, and the Director of Public Health. The meeting also covered the Council's Pay Policy Statement and considered a motion regarding contaminated land.

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 17 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Pensions Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the fund's actuarial valuation, responsible investment policy, and investment strategy. They will also discuss fund governance and risk, and review the fund's performance.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 1 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss an application by Lulzim Brati for a new premises licence for Bratty A&A Cafe, located at 530 Rainham Road South, Dagenham. The application was approved, with a condition added that alcohol sales must end at 10pm on Sundays.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence to Royal Express, located at 12 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8UN. The licence allows for late night refreshment from 11pm to 5am, Monday to Sunday, and the sale of alcohol from 9am to 2am daily, superseding the existing licence. This decision came after the Metropolitan Police and the Council's licensing authority withdrew their objections based on an amendment to the original application, which had sought a 24-hour alcohol sales licence.

Assembly - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 pm

At a meeting of the Barking and Dagenham Assembly, councillors noted the Local Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024/25, approved the Annual Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, and agreed to submit the East London Joint Waste Plan Regulation 19 Submission Plan for government approval. The Assembly also noted the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 Mid-Year Review, and approved the appointment of Councillor Julia Williams to the Pensions Committee.