Cllr Michel Pongo
Email: michel.pongo@lbbd.gov.uk
Council: Barking and Dagenham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 5:00 pm
The Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) were scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, at the Town Hall, Barking. The agenda included a resident's story, the Director of Public Health's annual report, an update on neighbourhood working, an NHS operating model update, a discussion of winter pressures, and consideration of the draft NHS system strategy and commissioning intentions.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1 October 2025 7:00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, to discuss several health-related topics. These included life after stroke services in Barking and Dagenham, and appointments to the Outer North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (ONEL JHOSC). The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme for the municipal year 2025/26.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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"Foundations for Change: Tackling Poverty" Strategy 2025/26
From: Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 5:00 pm - November 04, 2025
...to approve the Foundations for Change: Tackling Poverty
Strategy 2025/26, an anti-poverty strategy focused on addressing high levels of deprivation and poverty among vulnerable resident groups in the borough through a series of interventions and the development of a longer-term plan.
Approved
Draft NHS System Strategy and Outline Commissioning Intentions
From: Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 5:00 pm - November 04, 2025
...the draft NHS System Strategy and Outline Commissioning Intentions, developed as part of the NHS annual planning process and intended to evolve into a strategic commissioning plan, were approved.
Approved
Minutes (9 September 2025)
From: Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 5:00 pm - November 04, 2025
Approved
"Building a Fairer Future Together" - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029
From: Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 5:00 pm - November 04, 2025
...to approve the Building a Fairer Future Together
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029, which outlines objectives for closing equality gaps, providing fair and accessible public services, promoting cohesion and integration, and being an inclusive employer.
Approved
Neighbourhood Working Update
From: Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 5:00 pm - November 04, 2025
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 20