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13 Oct 2026

7:00 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, approving a revised Empty Property Policy, a new Procurement Strategy and Policy, and a 30-year lease for the Galleon Arts Centre. The meeting also saw the recommendation for adopt...

15 Sep 2026

7:00 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 15 September 2026, approving a budget strategy that highlighted a significant projected budget gap, a revised Council Tax Support scheme, and a new four-year Community Safety Partnership Strategy. T...

14 Jul 2026

7:00 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 14 July 2026 to approve a new Change Strategy and Plan, "A Better B&D," aimed at transforming council services and ensuring financial sustainability. They also approved the Looked After Children...

16 Jun 2026

7:00 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 June 2026 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 16 June 2026, approving a provisional outturn report for the financial year 2025/26, which showed a small overspend of £0.278m on the General Fund, to be covered by reserves. The meeting also saw th...

21 Apr 2026

7:00 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026, approving several key procurement decisions and a refreshed Carers Charter. Significant decisions included the approval of a multi-sports proposal for the May & Baker Sports Club,...

24 Mar 2026

7:00 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 24 March 2026, approving a series of significant decisions across regeneration, financial support, environmental initiatives, and service contracts. Key outcomes included the appointment of preferre...

16 Feb 2026

7:00 pm

Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Monday 16 February 2026, approving a significant budget framework for 2026/27, which includes a 4.99% Council Tax increase. The meeting also saw the adoption of the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy 202...

20 Jan 2026

7:00 pm

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, approving plans for the Council Tax Support Scheme, the Dedicated Schools Budget, and significant investment in local infrastructure and commu...

09 Dec 2025

7:00 pm

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. Cou...

11 Nov 2025

7:30 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7:30 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, to discuss a range of important issues including the revenue budget and capital programme, major repairs and lettings at Maritime House, and the annual education performance revie...

14 Oct 2025

7:00 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 14 October 2025. Key decisions included agreeing to proceed with the development of a Full Business Case for the Neighbourhoods Programme, endorsing Option 3 as the preferred approach to broaden tra...

16 Sep 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 16 September 2025, approving a new strategy to tackle poverty, endorsing a partnership delivery strategy for Barking Town Centre, and agreeing to the sale of Vicarage Field to facilitate its redevel...

19 Aug 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday, 19 August 2025 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 19 August 2025 to discuss the council's financial performance, budget strategy, and various service contracts. Key decisions included approving the movement of £6.69 million from reserves to address...

15 Jul 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 15 July 2025, approving a new strategic direction for the borough through the "Our B&D" vision and the development of a Neighbourhood Plan, alongside significant investments in specialist childr...

17 Jun 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7:00 pm

The Barking and Dagenham Council Cabinet met to discuss the provisional revenue and capital outturn for the 2024/25 financial year, the treasury management annual report, an agreement for the Adults Emergency Duty Team Service, the use of existing temporary...

15 Apr 2025

7:00 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 15 April 2025 to discuss and approve several key business plans, loan term changes, and procurement strategies. Decisions made included the approval of the business plans for B&D Energy Limited ...

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The Cabinet is Barking and Dagenham Council's main decision-making body for matters not delegated elsewhere. It sets the overall direction and manages performance, ensuring a coordinated approach to service delivery and partnerships. The Cabinet oversees the effective use of council resources and directs the Chief Executive and Executive Management Team, holding them accountable. It is composed of up to 10 Labour councillors, led by the Council Leader, with members assigned specific portfolios.

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Dominic Twomey · Chair
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Saima Ashraf · Deputy Chair
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Cameron Geddes · Member
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Dorothy Akwaboah · Member
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Elizabeth Kangethe · Member
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Jane Jones · Member
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Kashif Haroon · Member
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Maureen Worby · Member
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Sade Bright · Member
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Simon Perry · Member
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Syed Ghani · Member