Cllr Victoria Hornby

Personnel Board - Thursday, 25 September 2025 11:00 am

The Barking and Dagenham Personnel Board met on 25 September 2025, and the majority of the meeting was held in private due to the confidential nature of the business to be discussed. The board heard an appeal against dismissal from an employee from the Council's Core Service, which they ultimately dismissed.

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.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 28 August 2025 7:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to address a single licensing matter. The meeting was to focus on a review of the premises licence for Garip's Superstore LTD, trading as Costcutter, located at 14-20 Farr Avenue, Barking, Essex IG11 0NZ. This review was initiated following an application by the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Alcohol Licensing Team.

Assembly - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 7:00 pm

The Barking and Dagenham Assembly met to discuss treasury management, children's services, and updates to the council's constitution. The Assembly approved the Treasury Management Annual Report, noted the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation, and approved revisions to the Council's Financial Regulations, Contract Rules, and Councillors' Code of Conduct. They also agreed to continue the appointment of the current three independent persons.