Deirdre Collins
Council: Barking and Dagenham
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Community Safety Partnership - Wednesday, 1 April 2026 10:00 am
Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026, approving the budget framework for 2026-27 and a medium-term financial strategy. The meeting also saw the adoption of the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy 2026-2031 and the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report.
Decisions from Meetings
110 decisions · Page 7 of 22
Future of Vicarage Field
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to facilitate the redevelopment of Vicarage Field, the Cabinet approved the sale of the Council's freehold interest to Lagmar (Barking) Ltd, subject to planning permission, the commencement of development, and resolution of third-party rights, while also delegating authority for final agreement terms and agreeing in principle to use powers to address third-party rights.
Approved
Procurement of Professional Services to Support and Maintain the Open Housing Management System
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to ensure the continued support and maintenance of the Open Housing Management System, they agreed to a direct award contract with MRI Software for an initial three-year term, with the option to extend for up to two more years, and delegated authority for awarding the contract and related agreements.
Approved
Be First New Build Portfolio Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to note the successful delivery of 205 new homes by Be First in 2025 and the planned handover of 1,357 more, and to approve in principle budget increases for nine specific new build schemes, delegating authority to the Strategic Director, Resources, to finalize and approve the budget requirements.
Approved
Housing Asset Management Procurement Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to improve housing standards and fulfil landlord obligations, the Cabinet approved a procurement strategy for multiple capital projects, delegated procurement authority to the Strategic Director of Housing, Environment and Communities, and granted retrospective consent for contracts totalling £5.69m for legacy compliance.
Approved
Minutes - To confirm as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to confirm as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2025.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 110