Caroline Harper
Council: Barking and Dagenham
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
7 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Cabinet - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Barking and Dagenham Council Cabinet met to discuss budgetary matters, approve spending, and review performance reports. They approved the allocation of £4.1 million of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding to Queen Mary University London (QMUL) for a dental outreach programme, and also agreed to borrow £2.23 million to upgrade the fire safety system at Barking Industria. Councillors also endorsed a draft Supplementary Planning Document for the Becontree Estate, and agreed to public consultation on it.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 8 October 2025 7:00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss fly-tipping, receive an update from Be First, and begin a review of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. The committee agreed to extend standing orders by half an hour to allow more time to discuss the EHCP report.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 7:00 pm
The Barking and Dagenham Council cabinet met to discuss lessons learned from austerity, regeneration projects, and plans for the future of the borough. They approved a new direction of travel based on the principles of People, Place and Partnership, and agreed to consult on a new place-based vision called 'Our B&D'. Councillors also approved a plan to build specialist children's homes and discussed ways to improve housing and support for vulnerable residents.
Decisions from Meetings
29 decisions · Page 4 of 6
Developing Barking and Dagenham's Neighbourhood Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 7:00 pm - July 15, 2025
Approved
Lessons Learned from Austerity in Barking and Dagenham
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 7:00 pm - July 15, 2025
Approved
Amended Financial Terms for Disposal of Schemes into Reside
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 7:00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to agree to amended financial terms for the disposal of properties into Reside, including changing the tenure of Ewars Marsh properties to discounted market rent, increasing loan amounts to cover stamp duty liabilities, and modifying disposal routes to optimize tax efficiency and comply with building safety regulations.
Approved
Disposal of 20, 22 and 28 Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 7:00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to approve the sale of the Council-owned properties at 20, 22 and 28 Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, as shown edged red in the site plan at Appendix 1 to the report, on the terms set out in Appendix 2 to the report, delegating authority to the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities, in consultation with the Leader and the Head of Legal, to agree the final terms and contract documentation to fully implement the sale of the site, and authorising the Head of Legal, or an authorised delegate on her behalf, to execute all the legal agreements, contracts and other documents on behalf of the Council.
Approved
Be First (Regeneration) Ltd Business Plan 2025/30
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 7:00 pm - July 15, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the Be First (Regeneration) Ltd Business Plan 2025/30 and authorized the Strategic Director, Inclusive Growth and Place to take necessary actions for its implementation, including agreeing to variations within the bounds of the Subsidy Control Act 2022.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 7
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 29