John Dawe

Personnel Board Secretary

Personnel Board - Thursday, 25 September 2025 11:00 am

The Barking and Dagenham Personnel Board met on 25 September 2025, and the majority of the meeting was held in private due to the confidential nature of the business to be discussed. The board heard an appeal against dismissal from an employee from the Council's Core Service, which they ultimately dismissed.

Planning Committee Secretary

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council approved two applications for new housing developments and one retrospective application for a car wash. The committee approved the construction of a part 8-storey, part 30-storey building with 192 homes on London Road in Barking, and also approved reserved matters for 651 dwellings at Barking Riverside. A retrospective application for a car wash on Coppen Road was also approved.

Audit and Risk Committee Secretary

Audit and Risk Committee - Monday, 15 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee met to discuss external and internal audits, the annual governance statement, and customer feedback. The committee raised concerns about the quality and timeliness of financial reporting, contract management, and the need for improved risk management and governance across the council.

Planning Committee Secretary

Planning Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 7:00 pm

Here's a summary of the Barking and Dagenham Planning Committee meeting:

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 28 August 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to address a single licensing matter. The meeting was to focus on a review of the premises licence for Garip's Superstore LTD, trading as Costcutter, located at 14-20 Farr Avenue, Barking, Essex IG11 0NZ. This review was initiated following an application by the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Alcohol Licensing Team.