The Personnel Board of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Thursday 29 February 2024 and agreed to dismiss an appeal against dismissal. The meeting was held in private to discuss confidential matters relating to staff.

Appeal Against Dismissal

The Board considered a report concerning an appeal against dismissal by an employee of Community Solutions. The appellant was present and presented their case to the Board. Following deliberation, the Personnel Board, chaired by Councillor Emily Rodwell, agreed to dismiss the appeal. The decision was made during the private session of the meeting, which was held to discuss confidential staff matters, in accordance with paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. The other members present were Councillor John Dulwich, Labour Group Chief Whip, and Councillor Regina Rahman, Chair of the Personnel Board and Labour Group Secretary. The meeting was attended by Leanna McPherson, who is listed as the contact officer for the agenda.