The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 16 June 2026, with a packed agenda covering financial performance, housing development, estate regeneration, theatre operations, public safety technology, and procurement strategies. Key discussions are expected to include the provisional financial outturn for the 2025/26 financial year, the Affordable Family Homes Development Programme, and the adoption of new planning documents for the Becontree Estate and Dagenham Heathway.

Provisional Outturn Report for the Financial Year 2025/26

The Cabinet is set to review the provisional financial outturn for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. The report indicates a provisional overspend of £0.278m on the Council's General Fund, which is proposed to be funded from the General Reserve. The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) is forecast to break even, while the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) shows a net overspend of £4.015m, with 90% of the SEND deficit expected to be written off by the Government. The report also details the performance of the Strategic Commercial Asset Management Delivery Framework and Treasury Management, as well as an underspend of £21.988m on the Capital Programme, with proposals to carry forward the net underspend to the next financial year.

Affordable Family Homes Development Programme

A significant item on the agenda is the Affordable Family Homes Development Programme, which aims to deliver approximately 47 family homes at social rent across four Council-owned sites: Dagenham Trades Hall with Charlotte Road Garages, Hunters Hall Road, Rosslyn Avenue, and Chelmer Crescent. The programme, to be delivered by Be First and funded by the Greater London Authority (GLA) grant and HRA investment, is assessed as financially viable. The report seeks approval to establish the programme, allocate funds for pre-development costs, delegate authority for procurement of a construction contractor, and appropriate the sites for planning purposes, including the transfer of Dagenham Trades Hall from the General Fund to the HRA.

Adoption of Becontree Estate Supplementary Planning Document and Design Code

The Cabinet is being asked to adopt the Becontree Estate Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and Design Code. This document aims to provide supplementary policy to the Local Plan 2037 to support the heritage preservation of the Becontree Estate, which is recognised as a Non-Designated Heritage Asset. The SPD sets out the historic context, the importance of conserving the Estate's heritage, and provides detailed design guidance for residents undertaking alterations to their homes. Alongside the SPD, two non-immediate Article 4 Directions are proposed to remove permitted development rights for porches and for side and roof extensions on corner plots, which will come into effect in November 2026.

Adoption of Dagenham Heathway Supplementary Planning Document

Another key planning document for adoption is the Dagenham Heathway Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). This SPD provides a comprehensive vision for Dagenham Heathway, aiming to encourage growth and guide future development and investment. It supports Local Plan Policy SPP6, identifying Dagenham Heathway as a Transformation Area with potential for significant mixed-use development, including over 1,000 new homes. The SPD outlines a land use and spatial framework, improvements to public realm, transport, green spaces, and community infrastructure, with the goal of transforming Heathway into a vibrant civic heart.

Broadway Theatre - Appointment of Operator and Lease

The Cabinet will consider proposals for the Broadway Theatre, which has been closed since January 2024 due to the identification of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). Following a market exercise, artsdepot has been identified as the preferred bidder to operate the venue. Approval is sought to enter into a 30-year lease with artsdepot, with external funding to be sought for necessary refurbishments, including stage area improvements and seating reconfiguration. A Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) bid is also proposed to contribute towards these improvements and unlock further external funding.

CCTV Strategy 2026-2030

A new CCTV Strategy for 2026-2030 is presented for adoption. This strategy outlines how the Council's CCTV provision will be developed, managed, and operated to support community safety objectives, crime prevention and detection, and public reassurance. It confirms a commitment to lawful and proportionate use of CCTV, underpinned by strong governance and data protection compliance. The strategy also details plans for modernising the borough's CCTV infrastructure, reducing future costs, and evolving towards a Smart City approach, including the potential for an accredited Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC).

Regulatory Services Enforcement Policy 2026-2028

The Cabinet is asked to approve the revised Regulatory Services Enforcement Policy for 2026-2028. This policy provides a clear framework for delivering local authority enforcement in a fair, proportionate, transparent, and consistent manner, aligning with the Regulators' Code. It covers a wide range of enforcement activities, including environmental crime, food safety, health and safety, licensing, and planning enforcement, aiming to promote compliance and take action against unlawful behaviour.

Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26

An annual review of the Council's Treasury Management activities for the financial year 2025/26 is scheduled for discussion. The report will cover capital financing, the Council's borrowing position as at 31 March 2026, the investment portfolio, and the treasury revenue outturn. It notes a provisional overspend on the General Fund and an underspend on the Capital Programme, with details on borrowing and investment figures.

Social Value in Procurement – Impact Report 2025/26

The Cabinet will receive an update on the progress and impact of the Council's Social Value in Procurement policy between April 2025 and March 2026. The policy mandates social value considerations in procurements over £100,000, aiming to enhance inclusive growth and deliver benefits related to local employment, the local economy, and environmental sustainability. The report highlights commitments and outputs from suppliers, including workshops, jobs, apprenticeships, volunteering days, and donations, and also touches upon wider social impact initiatives beyond procurement.

Council-Owned Companies – Quarter 3 2025/26 Update

This report provides a quarterly update on the financial and non-financial performance of the Council-owned companies for Q3 2025/26. It outlines key highlights and challenges from company reports and meetings with the Shareholder Panel, and provides updates on addressing recommendations from the Grant Thornton Value for Money Review. A specific recommendation is made regarding the Roxwell Road scheme, proposing delegation to appoint an alternative contractor due to the original contractor entering administration.

Cross Council Assurance Service Framework Agreement

The Cabinet is asked to agree that the Council enters into an Access Agreement with the London Borough of Barnet for the Cross Council Assurance Service (CCAS) framework. This framework provides Audit, Assurance, and Advisory Services and will ensure continuity of Internal Audit provision from 1 April 2026. Accessing this pre-competitively procured framework is seen as offering value for money and flexibility, avoiding the need for a separate, time-consuming procurement process for the Council.

Procurement of a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider

Approval is sought to procure a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Agreement through the PS Y23065 Framework. This agreement will enable the Council to acquire Microsoft Azure licensing and associated services on a flexible, subscription basis. The proposed 20-month contract length aims to align with the Council's current Microsoft Enterprise Agreement end date, with a view to consolidating both services under a single provider in a future procurement. The evaluation criteria will focus on quality, price, and social value.