Cllr Saima Ashraf
Email: saima.ashraf@lbbd.gov.uk
Council: Barking and Dagenham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 3:00 pm
Assembly - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 7:00 pm
The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the Council Tax Support Scheme for the upcoming year, the Sex Establishment Licensing Policy, and the annual reports from the BAD Youth Forum, Adoption services, and the Director of Public Health. The meeting also covered the Council's Pay Policy Statement and considered a motion regarding contaminated land.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 7:00 pm
The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting residents. Key decisions included the continuation of the Council Tax Support Scheme at its current level, with inflationary uplifts to income thresholds, and the approval of funding for various community improvement projects through the Pride in Place and Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy schemes. The Cabinet also agreed to proceed with the delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for the next three years and to consult on a draft Supplementary Planning Document for the regeneration of Dagenham Heathway.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 7:00 pm
Barking and Dagenham Council's cabinet has approved a raft of measures, including the council tax consultation, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget, a customer experience strategy, a digital strategy, and changes to school and care technology services. Councillors also discussed the community endowment fund and lift maintenance contracts.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
116 decisions · Page 8 of 24
Be First New Build Portfolio Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to note the successful delivery of 205 new homes by Be First in 2025 and the planned handover of 1,357 more, and to approve in principle budget increases for nine specific new build schemes, delegating authority to the Strategic Director, Resources, to finalize and approve the budget requirements.
Approved
Housing Asset Management Procurement Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to improve housing standards and fulfil landlord obligations, the Cabinet approved a procurement strategy for multiple capital projects, delegated procurement authority to the Strategic Director of Housing, Environment and Communities, and granted retrospective consent for contracts totalling £5.69m for legacy compliance.
Approved
Contract for Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Corporate Uniform and Equipment
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to proceed with the procurement of contracts for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Corporate Uniform and Equipment across four lots, and authorised the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities, in consultation with others, to conduct the procurement, award contracts, and enter into necessary agreements.
Approved
Governance Changes at Barking and Dagenham Trading Partnership (BD Group)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to endorse governance changes at Barking and Dagenham Trading Partnership (BD Group) and agree to review a new business plan for the group within five months.
Approved
Contract for Short Term / Spot Hire Vehicle Requirements
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to secure short-term and spot hire vehicle requirements for the council by agreeing to use the Commercial Services Kent Limited Vehicle Rental Framework via The Procurement Partnership Limited for a four-year period.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 116