Cllr Julia Williams

Licensing and Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing and Regulatory Committee met to discuss proposed changes to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) Sex Establishment Licensing Policy. The committee agreed to the suggested changes to the policy, directing officers to incorporate the discussed amendments before submitting the updated policy to the cabinet for final approval. The updated policy aims to ensure the council can continue to enforce the policy's provisions, aligning with the council's priorities of protecting vulnerable residents and promoting inclusive growth and regeneration.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss two applications relating to Costcutter, 14-20 Farr Avenue, Barking IG11 0NZ. The committee refused a new premises licence for the Costcutter, but approved the transfer of the existing licence, with the caveat that this was to facilitate the removal of Ismail Garup as a licence holder, and not an endorsement of Caglar Garup as the sole licence holder.

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.