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Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 7:00 pm
February 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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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 2026-2031, outlining plans to increase affordable housing supply and improve existing stock, alongside approving the redevelopment strategy for Millard Terrace and the Dagenham Heathway site.
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