Deirdre Collins
Council: Barking and Dagenham
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
25 meetings · Page 1 of 5
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community Safety Partnership - Wednesday, 3 December 2025 10:00 am
Decisions from Meetings
110 decisions · Page 5 of 22
Valence House and Museum and Valence Park Vision and Master Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 7:00 pm - October 14, 2025
...to approve the Valence House and Museum and Valence Park Vision and Masterplan, along with its indicative feasibility estimate, and to delegate authority for procurement and contract awards to the Strategy Director, Inclusive Growth and Place, in consultation with the Head of Legal and subject to Procurement Board endorsement, to fully implement the proposals.
Approved
Sale of Council-Owned Land - Crowlands Heath Golf Club
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 7:00 pm - October 14, 2025
...to sell the Council's freehold interest in the Crowlands Heath Golf Club land to Homes for Life, subject to planning approval and an independent valuation, while delegating authority to relevant directors to finalize terms and address the retail unit and community space aspects of the sale.
Approved
Council-Owned Companies - 2025/26 Quarter 1 Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 7:00 pm - October 14, 2025
...to note the key highlights and issues relating to Council-owned companies in the first quarter of 2025/26 and the ongoing scrutiny provided by the Shareholder Panel.
Approved
Joint Procurement of a UCaaS Solution and a CCaaS Solution
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 7:00 pm - October 14, 2025
...to proceed with procuring contracts for new Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) suppliers, commencing in March 2027, and authorized the Strategic Director, Resources to conduct the procurements and award the contracts.
Approved
Debt Management Performance 2025/26 (Quarter 1)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 7:00 pm - October 14, 2025
...to note the debt management performance for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year and the London comparative data relating to Council Tax and Business Rates.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 25
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 110