Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 15, 2025

Purpose: The current Borough Manifesto was produced in 2016.  Since that time, there have been significant global and economic changes which have led to the Borough Manifesto being updated, to take into account the impacts of these changes on our residents and local communities.   The Cabinet will be asked to approve ‘Our B&D’, a refreshed place-based vision for the borough, for consultation.

Content: Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Note the status of Barking and Dagenham Together (known as the Borough Manifesto) and the rationale and context for moving to a refreshed Place-based vision and priority outcomes;   (ii)  Note that ‘Our B&D’, a replacement for the Borough Manifesto, shall set the strategic direction for the next iteration of the Corporate Plan, the forthcoming Neighbourhood Plan, and transformation and partnership working;   (iii)  Agree the commencement of consultation with partners regarding the draft outcomes and indicators as set out in Appendix 1 to the report; and   (iv)  Note that following consultation, ‘Our B&D’ shall be presented to Assembly for adoption in September 2025.