Cllr Lynda Rice

Assembly - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 pm

At a meeting of the Barking and Dagenham Assembly, councillors noted the Local Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024/25, approved the Annual Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, and agreed to submit the East London Joint Waste Plan Regulation 19 Submission Plan for government approval. The Assembly also noted the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 Mid-Year Review, and approved the appointment of Councillor Julia Williams to the Pensions Committee.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing and Regulatory Committee met to discuss proposed changes to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) Sex Establishment Licensing Policy. The committee agreed to the suggested changes to the policy, directing officers to incorporate the discussed amendments before submitting the updated policy to the cabinet for final approval. The updated policy aims to ensure the council can continue to enforce the policy's provisions, aligning with the council's priorities of protecting vulnerable residents and promoting inclusive growth and regeneration.

Extraordinary Meeting, Ceremonial Council - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 8:00 pm

The Ceremonial Council of Barking and Dagenham convened to bestow honours upon two significant entities. The council voted to award the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to the Dagenham Girl Pipers, and to name Jean Alexander as an Honorary Alderwoman of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Barking and Dagenham Assembly met on 24 September 2025, and addressed the formation of a new Green Party group on the council, approved a new health implementation programme, and agreed to a memorandum of understanding with Queen Mary University London (QMUL). Councillor Mohib Chowdhury was appointed as the new Chair of the Standards Committee, replacing the previous chair.

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.