Ajanta Deb Roy - Cllr for Barking and Dagenham (Village)

Cllr Ajanta Deb Roy

Chair of Standards Committee

Labour Party Village Barking and Dagenham

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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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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

25 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 2 December 2026 - 7:00 pm

December 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
Standards Committee Chair

Standards Committee - Tuesday, 1 December 2026 - 7:00 pm

December 01, 2026, 7:00 pm
Full Council

Full Council - Wednesday, 18 November 2026 7:00 pm

November 18, 2026, 7:00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4 November 2026 - 7:00 pm

November 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Health Scrutiny Committee

Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 October 2026 7:00 pm

October 21, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

29 decisions · Page 1 of 6

Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026

The Full Council decided to approve the Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26 on 22 July 2026. The council noted total borrowing of £1,613.3m, total investments of £472.5m, and a General Fund treasury surplus return of (£0.389m).

Recommendations approved

2024/25 External Auditor's Annual Report

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026

The Full Council decided to approve the External Auditor's Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year on 22/07/2026. The report from Grant Thornton assessed the Council's arrangements for governance, financial management, and value for money. Management has accepted the auditor's recommendations and incorporated them into existing improvement plans.

Approved

Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2025/26

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026

The Full Council approved the Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2025/26 on 22/07/2026. The report details the committee's work over the past year, including its oversight of external audits, the Annual Governance Statement, internal audit, counter fraud, and risk management.

Approved

Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation 2025

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026

The Full Council decided to approve the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation for 2025 on 22 July 2026. The decision noted the self-evaluation report, which highlights key messages and outcomes regarding the quality and impact of children's care and support services.

Approved

2024/25 External Auditor's Annual Report

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026

The Cabinet approved the procurement of electrical testing services for domestic and communal areas. The decision was made on 21 April 2026. This includes sourcing contractors through the SEC Framework Agreement, with authority delegated to the Strategic Director, HEC, in consultation with the Strategic Director, Law & Governance, to award contracts.

The Cabinet approved in principle the creation of a multi-sports hub at May & Baker Sports Club through the Football Foundation Hubs programme. This decision was made on 21 April 2026. The council will utilise the Football Foundation Hubs programme grant for design stages and provide match funding from grant reserves, with authority delegated to the Strategic Director of Inclusive Growth and Place to conduct procurement and enter into contracts.

The Cabinet approved the recommendations regarding the Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26. The decision was made on 22 July 2026. Recommendations were approved.

Approved