Cllr Sabbir Zamee

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a reserved matters application concerning the Beam Park development, and to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting. The main focus of the meeting will be on the Beam Park Phase B Reserved Matters application, which includes the construction of 405 dwellings and associated amenities.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 15 October 2025 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council convened to discuss several planning applications, including the Barking Riverside development's strategic framework and discharge of conditions, a retrospective application for a live-in care facility, and the retention of 13 detached homes constructed without planning permission. Councillors unanimously approved the Barking Riverside applications and the retrospective application for the care facility. The committee also approved the retention of the 13 homes, with one councillor recusing themselves due to a conflict of interest.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 2 October 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss two applications for variations to premises licences. The committee approved the variation for CEO Lounge, subject to agreed conditions with the Metropolitan Police, but refused the variation for Makola Market.

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.

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.