Cllr Elizabeth Kangethe
Email: elizabeth.kangethe@lbbd.gov.uk
Council: Barking and Dagenham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7:00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the pressures on the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process, particularly concerning children moving into the borough, and to receive an update on Barking and Dagenham's Neighbourhood Policing. Key decisions included a commitment to investigate further data on children moving into the borough with EHCPs and to continue efforts to enhance community engagement and address crime.
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.
Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 5:00 pm
The Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee met to discuss a range of critical health and social care initiatives. Key decisions included noting the progress of the 2025/26 Winter Plan, approving the update on the North East London ICB restructure, and reviewing the Families First Partnership Programme.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
Lessons Learned from Austerity in Barking and Dagenham
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 7:00 pm - July 15, 2025
Approved
Adults Emergency Duty Team Service - Section 75 Agreement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 17, 2025
...to ensure the continued provision of an Adults Emergency Duty Team service until April 2030, the Cabinet approved entering into a Section 75 Agreement with the North East London Foundation NHS Trust (NELFT) in partnership with Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest Councils.
Approved
Use of Housing Britain's Existing Temporary Accommodation Stock
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 17, 2025
...to mitigate financial and customer impacts, the Cabinet approved a waiver of tendering requirements to continue using existing temporary housing stock from Housing Britain under previously agreed contractual arrangements until March 2027, and authorized the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities to finalize the contract.
Approved
Social Value in Procurement - Impact Report 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 17, 2025
...to note the positive impact of the Council's Social Value in Procurement policy regarding suppliers' social value commitments and outputs during 2024/25, and the Council's broader Social Impact across Inclusive Economy sectors.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 130