Cllr Mukhtar Yusuf

Standards Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Standards Committee meeting on 02 February 2026 focused on providing guidance to councillors regarding social media use and discussing upcoming statutory changes to the councillor standards regime. Key decisions included the noting of a draft social media policy for councillors and an update on anticipated legislative reforms that will introduce a mandatory code of conduct and enhanced powers for dealing with misconduct.

Assembly - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 7:00 pm

The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 28 January 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the annual report of the BAD Youth Forum, the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27, and the Director of Public Health's Annual Report. Key decisions made included the adoption of the revised Sex Establishment Licensing Policy for 2026-2029 and the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. The Assembly also unanimously supported a motion calling for action on contaminated land and the adoption of Zane's Law.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the pressures on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, particularly concerning children moving into the borough, and to receive an update on neighbourhood policing. Key decisions included noting the work programme and receiving updates on both topics.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12 January 2026 7:00 pm, NEW

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to scrutinise the draft budget strategy for 2026-27 to 2030-31 and the proposed fees and charges for 2026. Key discussions revolved around the council's financial position, including a projected budget gap of £21.8 million for 2026-27, and the impact of the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, which indicated a significantly higher increase in Core Spending Power for Barking and Dagenham compared to the London average. The committee also reviewed proposed increases to various fees and charges, with a focus on cost recovery and benchmarking against neighbouring boroughs.

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 17 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Pensions Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the fund's actuarial valuation, responsible investment policy, and investment strategy. They will also discuss fund governance and risk, and review the fund's performance.