Cllr Muhib Chowdhury

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.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council approved two applications for new housing developments and one retrospective application for a car wash. The committee approved the construction of a part 8-storey, part 30-storey building with 192 homes on London Road in Barking, and also approved reserved matters for 651 dwellings at Barking Riverside. A retrospective application for a car wash on Coppen Road was also approved.

Policy Task Group - Monday, 15 September 2025 6:30 pm

Planning Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 7:00 pm

Here's a summary of the Barking and Dagenham Planning Committee meeting:

Assembly - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 7:00 pm

The Barking and Dagenham Assembly met to discuss treasury management, children's services, and updates to the council's constitution. The Assembly approved the Treasury Management Annual Report, noted the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation, and approved revisions to the Council's Financial Regulations, Contract Rules, and Councillors' Code of Conduct. They also agreed to continue the appointment of the current three independent persons.