Sal Asghar
Council: Barking and Dagenham
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 7:00 pm
Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council is scheduled to consider updates on integrated sexual health and HIV services, and the early impact of a new healthy weight commissioning model. The committee will also receive information regarding joint health overview and scrutiny committee meetings, and health and wellbeing board and ICB sub-committee meetings.
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.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7:00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the pressures on the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process, particularly concerning children moving into the borough, and to receive an update on Barking and Dagenham's Neighbourhood Policing. Key decisions included a commitment to investigate further data on children moving into the borough with EHCPs and to continue efforts to enhance community engagement and address crime.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
109 decisions · Page 22 of 22
Land at London Road / North Street, Barking - Termination of Development Agreement and Land Sale
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 January 2025 7:00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to approve the termination of the Development Agreement with Robyna UK Ltd for the residential-led joint development scheme at land at London Road / North Street, Barking, and to approve the way forward for the project due to a lack of progress.
Approved
HRA Budget and Rent Setting 2025/26 and 30-Year Business Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 January 2025 7:00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to increase rents for council properties by 2.7%, adjust service charges, reduce heating and hot water charges by 15%, agree to the HRA budget and capital programme for 2025/26, note the draft 30-year business plan, and approve additional capital funding for the Mellish Close scheme.
Approved
Corporate Plan 2023-2026 - Outcomes Framework Performance Report Q1 and Q2 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 January 2025 7:00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to note the performance during the first two quarters of the 2024/25 financial year regarding the Council's Corporate Plan Outcomes Framework, as detailed in the report's Appendix 1.
Approved
Procurement of a Framework for Homecare Services in Adult Social Care
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 January 2025 7:00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to procure a four-year framework for 18+ homecare services in Adult Social Care, waive contract rules for existing non-framework providers to ensure continuity of care, and authorize the Strategic Director to conduct the procurement and enter into contracts.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 109