Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy
Email: ajanta.debroy@lbbd.gov.uk
Council: Barking and Dagenham
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Ajanta Deb Roy's council service, as recorded, primarily features activity in 2025, with a strong emphasis on fiscal planning and budgetary matters. In May 2025, she actively participated in the Annual Meeting of the Assembly, notably voting in favor of the Budget Framework for 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy covering 2025/26 to 2027/28. This demonstrates a clear focus on the financial health and strategic direction of the council during this period.
While there was no recorded activity or statements from Ajanta Deb Roy during the November 2025 council meetings, her earlier participation in May highlights a commitment to key financial decisions. Given that 2025 is the only year with recorded activity, it is difficult to definitively trace an evolution of focus over time. However, her engagement in the budget and financial strategy in 2025 suggests that fiscal responsibility and long-term financial planning are significant priorities for her. Her most significant contribution in the recorded period is her vote in support of these crucial financial documents, indicating her alignment with the council's budgetary direction.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2025, Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy's primary recorded activity occurred in May during the Annual Meeting of the Assembly. On May 14, 2025, she voted in favor of the Budget Framework 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 to 2027/28, indicating a focus on fiscal planning and budgetary approval. No recorded activity or statements were made by Ajanta Deb Roy during the November 2025 council meetings.
Monthly Activity in 2025
Ajanta Deb Roy had no recorded activity or statements during the November 2025 council meetings.
Meetings in November 2025
Assembly - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 pm - 19 November 2025
There is no mention of Ajanta Deb Roy in the provided transcript for the Assembly meeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy sent apologies for absence to the Health Scrutiny Committee meeting on October 1, 2025.
Meetings in October 2025
Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1 October 2025 7:00 pm - 1 October 2025
Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy sent apologies for absence to the Health Scrutiny Committee meeting on October 1, 2025. These apologies were noted at the beginning of the meeting. While the reports pack indicates she was present at a previous Health Scrutiny Committee meeting on May 21, 2025, the minutes do not record any specific contributions from her during that meeting.
During July 2025, Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy was identified as a member of both the Health Scrutiny Committee and the Personnel Board.
Meetings in July 2025
Assembly - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 7:00 pm - 23 July 2025
Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy is listed as a member of the Health Scrutiny Committee and the Personnel Board.
During the Annual Meeting of the Assembly on May 14, 2025, Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy voted in favor of the Budget Framework 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 to 2027/28.
Meetings in May 2025
Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 May 2025 7:00 pm - 21 May 2025
Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy is listed as a member of the Health Scrutiny Committee. However, the provided reports pack contains no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.
Annual Meeting, Ceremonial Council - Friday, 16 May 2025 7:00 pm - 16 May 2025
Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy was present at the Ceremonial Council meeting on May 16, 2025. However, the minutes do not record them speaking or taking any specific action during the meeting.
Annual Meeting, Assembly - Wednesday, 14 May 2025 7:00 pm - 14 May 2025
During the Annual Meeting of the Assembly on May 14, 2025, Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy voted in favour of the Budget Framework 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 to 2027/28.
Ajanta Deb Roy attended the Assembly meeting on February 26, 2025. However, there is no record of them making any specific statements or taking any specific actions during the meeting.
Meetings in February 2025
Assembly - Wednesday, 26 February 2025 7:00 pm - 26 February 2025
Ajanta Deb Roy was present at the Assembly meeting on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. However, the provided documents contain no record of any specific actions or statements made by them during the meeting.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1 October 2025 7:00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, to discuss several health-related topics. These included life after stroke services in Barking and Dagenham, and appointments to the Outer North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (ONEL JHOSC). The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme for the municipal year 2025/26.
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.
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, 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.
Decisions from Meetings
8 decisions · Page 1 of 2
New Party Formation and Allocation of Seats to Political Groups
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 24, 2025
Approved
Memorandum of Understanding between the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and Queen Mary University London's SHAPE Institute
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 24, 2025
Approved
National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme Update
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 24, 2025
Approved
Treasury Management Annual Report 2024/25
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 7:00 pm - July 23, 2025
...to note the Treasury Management Annual Report for 2024/25 and approve the actual Prudential and Treasury Indicators for 2024/25.
Recommendations approved
Adoption of the Thames Road Supplementary Planning Document
From: Annual Meeting, Assembly - Wednesday, 14 May 2025 7:00 pm - May 14, 2025
... to adopt the Thames Road Supplementary Planning Document, providing a 20-year spatial vision for the regeneration of Thames Road, including 3,500 new homes, industrial spaces, revitalized public areas, and new social infrastructure.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 14
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 8