Cllr Phil Waker

Audit and Risk Committee - Wednesday, 26 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee met to discuss external audit reports from BDO and Grant Thornton (GT), consider management responses, and review the committee's work programme. The committee approved the audited Statement of Accounts for the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and the Pension Fund for the financial years 2019/20 to 2022/23, delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Resources to finalise the accounts with BDO for publication.

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.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 5 November 2025 7:00 pm

Here's a summary of the agenda for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting of Barking and Dagenham Council on 5 November 2025.

JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel - Monday, 20 October 2025 9:00 am

The JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel met on Monday 20 October 2025 to discuss the appointment of a Director of Enforcement, Regulatory Services and Community Safety, as well as the extension of appointment for the Interim Director of Care, Community and Health Integration, associated honorarium, and the appointment of an Interim Director of Public Realm. Due to the nature of the business to be transacted, a resolution to exclude the public and press from the remainder of the meeting was considered.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 8 October 2025 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss fly-tipping, receive an update from Be First, and begin a review of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. The committee agreed to extend standing orders by half an hour to allow more time to discuss the EHCP report.