People of the Senedd

Julie James MS

Julie James MS

Senedd Constituency Member

Welsh Labour

Welsh Labour Group

Swansea West

Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning

Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning

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My Senedd Activities

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 29.6 agrees that provisions in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill in so far as they fall within the legislative com...

For debate on 03/06/2020

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with Standing Order 26.11: Agrees to the general principles of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill. The Local G...

For debate on 17/03/2020

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales; in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1. Approves that the draft The Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Prescribed Limits of Default Payments)...

For debate on 18/02/2020

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with Standing Order 26.47: Approves the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill

For debate on 25/03/2019

  Delete point 3 and replace with: Notes the Welsh Government’s work with water companies to explore options to address the problem of consumable items causing blockages when flushed do...

For debate on 07/12/2018

To propose the National Assembly of Wales: 1. Acknowledges International Human Rights Day on Monday 10 December 2018. 2. Recognises the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal...

For debate on 05/12/2018

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Detailed information: Julie James MS

Biography

Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning

Key interests and achievements

Julie is a committed green campaigner, environmentalist and a keen swimmer and skier. Julie is a member of Unison and is also a member of Gray’s Inn.

Personal history

Julie was born in Swansea but spent significant portions of her youth living around the world with her family. Julie spent her early career in London and then moved back to Swansea with her husband to raise their three children and to be closer to her family.

Professional background

Until she was elected as Assembly Member for Swansea West, Julie was a leading environmental and constitutional lawyer. Prior to this, she was assistant chief executive at Swansea Council. She spent most of her legal career in local government, working as a policy lawyer with the London Borough of Camden before returning to Swansea to work for West Glamorgan County Council and then the City and County of Swansea.

Political history

Julie joined the Labour party at university, and was an active member until she took on politically restricted posts in a number of councils.

Membership

Terms of office

  1. 06/05/2011 - 05/04/2016
  2. 06/05/2016 - 28/04/2021
  3. 08/05/2021 -

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