Cllr Syed Ghani
Email: syed.ghani@lbbd.gov.uk
Council: Barking and Dagenham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
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.
Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 5:00 pm
The Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee met to discuss a range of critical health and social care initiatives. Key decisions included noting the progress of the 2025/26 Winter Plan, approving the update on the North East London ICB restructure, and reviewing the Families First Partnership Programme.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 11 of 27
Procurement of Professional Services to Support and Maintain the Open Housing Management System
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to ensure the continued support and maintenance of the Open Housing Management System, they agreed to a direct award contract with MRI Software for an initial three-year term, with the option to extend for up to two more years, and delegated authority for awarding the contract and related agreements.
Approved
Minutes - To confirm as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to confirm as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2025.
Approved
Contract for Carers' Support Service
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to proceed with procuring a new, maximum seven-year Carers Support Service commencing 1 May 2026, extend the existing contract for three months, and delegate authority to relevant officers to award and modify the new contract.
Approved
"Building a Fairer Future Together" - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to approve the Borough Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029 Building a Fairer Future Together
and note that an annual progress report on its action plan will be presented to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Approved
B&D Energy - Transition to Standalone LASER Contract
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to approve B&D Energy's transition to a standalone LASER contract, including underwriting the associated financial liability and authorising relevant officers to finalise and enter into necessary agreements.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 133