Deirdre Collins

Council: Barking and Dagenham

Committees: Cabinet (Officer) Community Safety Partnership (Officer) Assembly (Officer) Overview and Scrutiny Committee Ceremonial Council Standards Committee (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Standards Committee Officer

Standards Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Standards Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 2 February 2026 to discuss updates on member complaints, new social media guidance for councillors, and anticipated changes to the councillor standards regime. The meeting will also cover the Localism Act 2011 and its potential impact on statutory changes.

February 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
Assembly Officer

Assembly - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 7:00 pm

The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the Council Tax Support Scheme for the upcoming year, the Sex Establishment Licensing Policy, and the annual reports from the BAD Youth Forum, Adoption services, and the Director of Public Health. The meeting also covered the Council's Pay Policy Statement and considered a motion regarding contaminated land.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting residents. Key decisions included the continuation of the Council Tax Support Scheme at its current level, with inflationary uplifts to income thresholds, and the approval of funding for various community improvement projects through the Pride in Place and Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy schemes. The Cabinet also agreed to proceed with the delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for the next three years and to consult on a draft Supplementary Planning Document for the regeneration of Dagenham Heathway.

January 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 7:00 pm

Barking and Dagenham Council's cabinet has approved a raft of measures, including the council tax consultation, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget, a customer experience strategy, a digital strategy, and changes to school and care technology services. Councillors also discussed the community endowment fund and lift maintenance contracts.

December 09, 2025
Community Safety Partnership Officer

Community Safety Partnership - Wednesday, 3 December 2025 10:00 am

December 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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B&D Energy Ltd Business Plan 2025/30

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm - April 15, 2025

...to approve the B&D Energy Limited Business Plan 2025/30 and authorize necessary actions for its implementation, including potential variations, subject to legal and regulatory compliance.

Approved

Transfer of Management of Seven Community Buildings to Community Partners

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm - April 15, 2025

...to transfer management of Marks Gate Community Hub, Valence Library, and Heath Community Hub to recommended community partners, continue discussions for transferring the Park Centre, Village Community Hub, and Heath Community Hub, develop a partnership plan for Thames Community Hub, and delegate authority to finalize terms and execute agreements for these transfers.

Approved

Procurement of Water Services for Corporate and Non-Domestic Council Buildings

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm - April 15, 2025

...to participate in a mini competition process led by LASER to select a water supplier for council buildings starting May 1, 2026, and authorized the Strategic Director to finalize and award the contract.

Approved

Sale of Front Garden Land at 7 Listowel Road, Dagenham

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm - April 15, 2025

...to approve the sale of Council-owned land at the front of 7 Listowel Road, Dagenham, and delegate authority to finalize the terms and execute the necessary legal agreements.

Approved

Changes to Loan Terms and Conditions to Be First (Regeneration) Ltd and Barking & Dagenham Trading Partnership Ltd

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm - April 15, 2025

...to approve a £5m revolving credit facility with Be First (Regeneration) Ltd, extend the £5.9m loan to Barking & Dagenham Trading Partnership Ltd, and delegate authority to finalize the loan terms.

Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 110