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 9 of 22
"Stronger Together - Towards a VCFSE Compact Approach for the Borough"
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to endorse the draft principles and commitments of the Stronger Together
VCFSE Compact, agree to a collaborative approach with the VCFSE sector to develop a more detailed Compact and action plan, and delegate authority to the Director of Strategy to finalize and implement the Compact.
Approved
Procurement of Data Analytics Platform
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to proceed with the procurement of a Data Analytics Platform contract and authorized the Director of Strategy to conduct the procurement, award the contract(s), and implement the proposals, aiming to enhance preventative support for residents and improve data governance.
Approved
Use of CarePort Project to Improve Sustainability of Care and Health Services in the Thames Freeport Area
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 19 August 2025 7:00 pm - August 19, 2025
...to waive tendering requirements and directly award a contract to Care City CIC for an integrated health and care service across Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Thurrock, while also authorizing the Strategic Director to finalize the contract and related agreements.
Approved
Annual Self-Assessment Update for Housing Compliance
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 19 August 2025 7:00 pm - August 19, 2025
...to note the updated Consumer Standards and Tenant Satisfaction Measures, endorse the Council's approach to monitoring and reporting performance, agree on areas for continued focus, and note the publication of performance against the TSMs on the Council's website.
Approved
Revenue Budget and Capital Programme 2025/26 Update (Period 3, June 2025)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 19 August 2025 7:00 pm - August 19, 2025
...to note the projected financial positions across various council funds and approve a movement in reserves, including a General Fund revenue overspend, a Housing Revenue Account underspend, a Dedicated Schools Grant overspend, and a Capital Programme expenditure forecast exceeding the reprofiled budget.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 25
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 110