Leanna McPherson

Cabinet Secretary

Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Barking and Dagenham Council cabinet met to discuss a range of strategic and operational issues, approving an anti-poverty strategy, an equality and inclusion strategy, and a plan for a new investment partnership in Barking Town Centre. Councillors also approved measures relating to leaseholder payments, electric vehicle infrastructure, and several procurement decisions.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a report on B&D Energy Ltd, focusing on its progress, priorities, and financial performance, and to agree on a revised scope for an in-depth scrutiny review on learning disabilities and autism, narrowing the focus to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The committee agreed to the revised scope and work plan for the EHCP scrutiny review.

Personnel Board Secretary

Personnel Board - Tuesday, 9 September 2025 11:00 am

The Personnel Board of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 9 September 2025 to discuss an appeal against dismissal, and any other urgent items. The meeting was scheduled to begin with a pre-meeting for councillors only. After the public part of the meeting concluded, the board was scheduled to move into private session to discuss the appeal.

Assembly Secretary

Assembly - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 7:00 pm

The Barking and Dagenham Assembly met to discuss treasury management, children's services, and updates to the council's constitution. The Assembly approved the Treasury Management Annual Report, noted the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation, and approved revisions to the Council's Financial Regulations, Contract Rules, and Councillors' Code of Conduct. They also agreed to continue the appointment of the current three independent persons.

Planning Committee Secretary

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee for Barking and Dagenham Council was scheduled to meet on 8 July 2025 to discuss a reserved matters application for Barking Riverside, a planning application for Trinity School, and a response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) on proposed changes to planning legislation.