Maureen Worby - Cllr for Barking and Dagenham (Valence)

Cllr Maureen Worby

Labour Party Valence Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Health and Housing

Email: maureen.worby@lbbd.gov.uk

Council: Barking and Dagenham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: (Member) Cabinet (Member) Community Safety Partnership (Member) Assembly (Member) Ceremonial Council (Member) Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) (Chair) Health Scrutiny Committee Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

39 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Assembly Member

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
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting residents. Key decisions included the continuation of the Council Tax Support Scheme at its current level, with inflationary uplifts to income thresholds, and the approval of funding for various community improvement projects through the Pride in Place and Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy schemes. The Cabinet also agreed to proceed with the delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for the next three years and to consult on a draft Supplementary Planning Document for the regeneration of Dagenham Heathway.

January 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) Chair

Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 5:00 pm

The Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee met to discuss a range of critical health and social care initiatives. Key decisions included noting the progress of the 2025/26 Winter Plan, approving the update on the North East London ICB restructure, and reviewing the Families First Partnership Programme.

January 13, 2026, 5:00 pm
Committee Member

JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel - Friday, 19 December 2025 9:30 am

December 19, 2025
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 7:00 pm

Barking and Dagenham Council's cabinet has approved a raft of measures, including the council tax consultation, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget, a customer experience strategy, a digital strategy, and changes to school and care technology services. Councillors also discussed the community endowment fund and lift maintenance contracts.

December 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

136 decisions · Page 9 of 28

Housing Asset Management Procurement Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to improve housing standards and fulfil landlord obligations, the Cabinet approved a procurement strategy for multiple capital projects, delegated procurement authority to the Strategic Director of Housing, Environment and Communities, and granted retrospective consent for contracts totalling £5.69m for legacy compliance.

Approved

Contract for Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Corporate Uniform and Equipment

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to proceed with the procurement of contracts for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Corporate Uniform and Equipment across four lots, and authorised the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities, in consultation with others, to conduct the procurement, award contracts, and enter into necessary agreements.

Approved

Governance Changes at Barking and Dagenham Trading Partnership (BD Group)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to endorse governance changes at Barking and Dagenham Trading Partnership (BD Group) and agree to review a new business plan for the group within five months.

Approved

Contract for Short Term / Spot Hire Vehicle Requirements

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to secure short-term and spot hire vehicle requirements for the council by agreeing to use the Commercial Services Kent Limited Vehicle Rental Framework via The Procurement Partnership Limited for a four-year period.

Approved

"Stronger Together - Towards a VCFSE Compact Approach for the Borough"

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to endorse the draft principles and commitments of the Stronger Together VCFSE Compact, agree to a collaborative approach with the VCFSE sector to develop a more detailed Compact and action plan, and delegate authority to the Director of Strategy to finalize and implement the Compact.

Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 39

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 136