Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy
Email: ajanta.debroy@lbbd.gov.uk
Council: Barking and Dagenham
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Ajanta Deb Roy's council service, as recorded, primarily features activity in 2025, with a strong emphasis on fiscal planning and budgetary matters. In May 2025, she actively participated in the Annual Meeting of the Assembly, notably voting in favor of the Budget Framework for 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy covering 2025/26 to 2027/28. This demonstrates a clear focus on the financial health and strategic direction of the council during this period.
While there was no recorded activity or statements from Ajanta Deb Roy during the November 2025 council meetings, her earlier participation in May highlights a commitment to key financial decisions. Given that 2025 is the only year with recorded activity, it is difficult to definitively trace an evolution of focus over time. However, her engagement in the budget and financial strategy in 2025 suggests that fiscal responsibility and long-term financial planning are significant priorities for her. Her most significant contribution in the recorded period is her vote in support of these crucial financial documents, indicating her alignment with the council's budgetary direction.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2025, Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy's primary recorded activity occurred in May during the Annual Meeting of the Assembly. On May 14, 2025, she voted in favor of the Budget Framework 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 to 2027/28, indicating a focus on fiscal planning and budgetary approval. No recorded activity or statements were made by Ajanta Deb Roy during the November 2025 council meetings.
Monthly Activity in 2025
Ajanta Deb Roy had no recorded activity or statements during the November 2025 council meetings.
Meetings in November 2025
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Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy sent apologies for absence to the Health Scrutiny Committee meeting on October 1, 2025.
Meetings in October 2025
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During July 2025, Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy was identified as a member of both the Health Scrutiny Committee and the Personnel Board.
Meetings in July 2025
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During the Annual Meeting of the Assembly on May 14, 2025, Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy voted in favor of the Budget Framework 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 to 2027/28.
Meetings in May 2025
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Ajanta Deb Roy attended the Assembly meeting on February 26, 2025. However, there is no record of them making any specific statements or taking any specific actions during the meeting.
Meetings in February 2025
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
15 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm
Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026, approving the budget framework for 2026-27 and a medium-term financial strategy. The meeting also saw the adoption of the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy 2026-2031 and the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee meeting addressed the BHRUT Integrated Sexual Health and HIV Service and the early impact of a new healthy weight commissioning model. Key decisions included noting the update on the sexual health service and reviewing the progress of the healthy weight strategy, which aims for a long-term, population-focused approach to tackling obesity.
Assembly - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 7:00 pm
The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 28 January 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the annual report of the BAD Youth Forum, the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27, and the Director of Public Health's Annual Report. Key decisions made included the adoption of the revised Sex Establishment Licensing Policy for 2026-2029 and the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. The Assembly also unanimously supported a motion calling for action on contaminated land and the adoption of Zane's Law.
Decisions from Meetings
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New Party Formation and Allocation of Seats to Political Groups
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 24, 2025
Approved
Memorandum of Understanding between the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and Queen Mary University London's SHAPE Institute
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 24, 2025
Approved
National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme Update
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 24, 2025
Approved
Treasury Management Annual Report 2024/25
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 7:00 pm - July 23, 2025
...to note the Treasury Management Annual Report for 2024/25 and approve the actual Prudential and Treasury Indicators for 2024/25.
Recommendations approved
Review of Council Governance Arrangements and Constitution Updates
From: Annual Meeting, Assembly - Wednesday, 14 May 2025 7:00 pm - May 14, 2025
...to improve governance and oversight, the Assembly approved updates to the Council's Constitution, including establishing separate Audit and Risk and Standards Committees, increasing Licensing Sub-Committee membership, discontinuing ex-officio Planning Committee appointments, and noting the replacement of Deputy Cabinet Members with Cabinet Assistants.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 15
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 8 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.