Cllr Julia Williams

Personnel Board - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 11:00 am

The Personnel Board of Barking and Dagenham Council met on 14 October 2025. The agenda included an appeal against dismissal, and consideration of whether to exclude the public and press from the meeting due to the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 2 October 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss two applications for variations to premises licences. The committee approved the variation for CEO Lounge, subject to agreed conditions with the Metropolitan Police, but refused the variation for Makola Market.

Extraordinary Meeting, Ceremonial Council - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 8:00 pm

The Ceremonial Council of Barking and Dagenham convened to bestow honours upon two significant entities. The council voted to award the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to the Dagenham Girl Pipers, and to name Jean Alexander as an Honorary Alderwoman of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Barking and Dagenham Assembly met on 24 September 2025, and addressed the formation of a new Green Party group on the council, approved a new health implementation programme, and agreed to a memorandum of understanding with Queen Mary University London (QMUL). Councillor Mohib Chowdhury was appointed as the new Chair of the Standards Committee, replacing the previous chair.

Assembly - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 7:00 pm

The Barking and Dagenham Assembly met to discuss treasury management, children's services, and updates to the council's constitution. The Assembly approved the Treasury Management Annual Report, noted the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation, and approved revisions to the Council's Financial Regulations, Contract Rules, and Councillors' Code of Conduct. They also agreed to continue the appointment of the current three independent persons.