Lois Taylor

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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

Health Scrutiny Committee Officer

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

The Health Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to discuss updates on integrated sexual health and HIV services, and the early impact of a new healthy weight commissioning model. The committee will also receive an update on the interim health facility at Barking Riverside.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12 January 2026 7:00 pm, NEW

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to scrutinise the draft budget strategy for 2026-27 to 2030-31 and the proposed fees and charges for 2026. Key discussions revolved around the council's financial position, including a projected budget gap of £21.8 million for 2026-27, and the impact of the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, which indicated a significantly higher increase in Core Spending Power for Barking and Dagenham compared to the London average. The committee also reviewed proposed increases to various fees and charges, with a focus on cost recovery and benchmarking against neighbouring boroughs.

Licensing Sub-Committee Secretary

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 1 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss an application by Lulzim Brati for a new premises licence for Bratty A&A Cafe, located at 530 Rainham Road South, Dagenham. The application was approved, with a condition added that alcohol sales must end at 10pm on Sundays.