The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council was scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. The agenda included discussions on the council's annual reports, the Council Tax Support Scheme, and tributes to former councillors.

Tributes to Former Councillors

The meeting was scheduled to include tributes to several former councillors who had passed away. This included the death of Haji Mohammed Siddique, a Freeman of the Borough, and former Councillor Albert Gibbs, also a Freeman of the Borough. A supplementary agenda item was also scheduled to address the death of former Councillor Roy Patient, who was also a Freeman and Alderman of the Borough.

Roy Patient, who passed away on 24 January 2024 at the age of 90, was a Labour councillor for Thames ward from 1982 to 2002. He served on numerous committees and sub-committees, including as Chair of the Cleansing Committee, Technical Services Committee, and the B&D Road Safety Council. He was also Chair of the Barking & Dagenham Sports Council and a representative on the East London Waste Authority (ELWA), where he was instrumental in developing a 25-year Integrated Waste Management Services contract. Mr. Patient also had a long-standing commitment to Eastbury Community School, serving on its Governing Body for over 50 years, much of that time as Chair of Governors. He was elected Mayor of Barking and Dagenham for the 1991/92 municipal year and was conferred the title of Honorary Freeman of the Borough in 2003 and made an Alderman in 2017. The report noted that the Borough flag at the Town Hall was flown at half-mast as a mark of respect.

BAD Youth Forum Annual Report 2023

The meeting was scheduled to receive the BAD Youth Forum Annual Report for 2023. This report would provide an overview of the forum's activities and achievements over the past year.

Adoption Annual Report 2022/23

The Adoption Annual Report for 2022/23 was also scheduled for discussion. This report would detail the council's adoption services and outcomes for the specified period.

Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25

A significant item on the agenda was the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2024/25. This scheme provides financial assistance to residents on low incomes to help them pay their Council Tax. The agenda indicated that detailed documentation regarding the scheme was available for consideration.

Leader's Statement

Councillor Dominic Twomey, Leader of the Council / Labour Group, was scheduled to present his statement to the Assembly.

Motions and Questions

The agenda also included provisions for members to submit motions and ask questions with notice, allowing for further discussion on various council matters.

Minutes of Sub-Committees

The minutes of the JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel meetings held on 14 and 19 December 2023 were scheduled to be noted.