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.

Exclusion of Public and Press

The board agreed to exclude the public and press from the meeting after item 2 on the agenda, as the business to be transacted was confidential.

Appeal Against Dismissal

The board considered an appeal against dismissal from an employee from the Council's Core Service. The Head of Parks, Green Space and Highways presented a report about the appeal. The appellant and their trade union representative were present to present the appeal. After consideration of the officer report and representations from the appellant and their trade union representative, and after questioning all parties present, the board dismissed the appeal.