Leanna McPherson

Council: Barking and Dagenham

Committees: Assembly (Secretary) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Secretary) Personnel Board (Secretary) Cabinet (Clerk, Secretary) Health Scrutiny Committee (Secretary) Licensing Sub-Committee (Secretary) Ceremonial Council Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) (Secretary) Audit and Risk Committee (Secretary) Standards Committee (Secretary) Planning Committee (Secretary)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Overview and Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 7:00 pm

February 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Health Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Health Scrutiny Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council is scheduled to consider updates on integrated sexual health and HIV services, and the early impact of a new healthy weight commissioning model. The committee will also receive information regarding joint health overview and scrutiny committee meetings, and health and wellbeing board and ICB sub-committee meetings.

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Standards Committee Secretary

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.

February 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
Assembly Secretary

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.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Secretary

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.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Procurement of a new All Age Care Technology Service

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 7:00 pm - December 09, 2025

...to procure a new All-Age Care Technology Service, divided into a core service provision (Lot 1) and a strategic partnership for change management and innovation (Lot 2), and to extend the existing contract for three months to ensure service continuity during the transition.

Approved

Community Endowment Contribution

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 7:00 pm - December 09, 2025

...to cap the contribution to the Borough Community Endowment fund at a maximum of £100,000 or 20% of NCIL income above £300,000 (whichever is lower), effective immediately for the 2025/26 financial year, committing to this model for 10 years if NCIL levels remain sufficient, and delegating authority for future NCIL funding changes.

Approved

Digital, Data and Technology Strategy 2025-2028

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 7:00 pm - December 09, 2025

...to approve the Council's Digital, Data and Technology Strategy 2025-2028, outlining the use of technology for efficient and cost-effective community services.

Approved

"Building a Fairer Future Together" - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029

From: Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 5:00 pm - November 04, 2025

...to approve the Building a Fairer Future Together Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029, which outlines objectives for closing equality gaps, providing fair and accessible public services, promoting cohesion and integration, and being an inclusive employer.

Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 40