Cllr Manzoor Hussain
The Mayor 2026/27 and Chair of Full Council
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
63 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Full Council - Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - 7:00 pm
Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 7:00 pm
The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 22 July 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the council's treasury management, the external auditor's annual report, and the progress of children's care and support services. The council considered the Treasury Management Annual Review for 2025/26 and the External Auditor's Annual Report for 2024/25.
Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm
The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Friday 22 May 2026, approving the appointment of Councillor Manzoor Hussain as Mayor for the 2026/27 municipal year and electing Councillor Dominic Twomey as Leader of the Council for a four-year term. The meeting also saw the approval of the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026/27, which includes a 3.2% increase to basic and special responsibility allowances.
Pensions Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 7:00 pm
The Pensions Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Thursday 26 March 2026 to discuss the council's investment strategy, actuarial valuation, and pension fund accounts. Key decisions included the approval of a new strategic asset allocation for the pension fund, which will see an increase in UK Gilts and a reduction in global equities, and the approval of the Pension Fund Annual Report for 2024/25.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 7:00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 to discuss the Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process and receive an update on housing performance. Key decisions included agreeing the final report and recommendations for the EHCP review, and noting the progress and challenges in the council's housing services.
Decisions from Meetings
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Formation of Political Groups
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
Approved
Appointments to the Political Structure and Other Bodies 2026/27
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve appointments to various council committees and other bodies for the 2026/27 municipal year on 22/05/2026. The Chief Executive was delegated authority to fill any remaining vacant positions in consultation with group leaders.
Approved
Members' Allowances Scheme 2026/27
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026/27 on 22 May 2026. The scheme includes a 3.2% increase to Basic and Special Responsibility Allowances, an updated Dependants' Carers' Allowance linked to the London Living Wage, and allows councillors to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Approved
Minutes (Ceremonial Council, 16 May 2025)
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council decided to appoint Councillor Princess Bright as Mayor for the 2025/26 municipal year on 22 May 2026. The Council also noted the appointment of Raspreet Singh as Young Mayor for 2025/26.
Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 63
- Average per month
- 1.2
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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