Cllr Alison Cormack
Email: alison.cormack@lbbd.gov.uk
Council: Barking and Dagenham
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Alison Cormack's council service, particularly in 2025, demonstrates a strong focus on planning and financial governance. Her involvement in the Planning Committee and its sub-committees, culminating in her appointment as Deputy Chair of the Planning Committee in July 2025, highlights her dedication to this area. As Deputy Chair, she actively presided over meetings, managed procedural matters, and facilitated discussions on critical reports like the Treasury Management Annual Report and financial regulations. Her voting record in May and October further underscores her engagement with budget frameworks and specific planning applications.
While the provided information only details activity in 2025, this recent year showcases a clear evolution in her role, moving from a committee member to a leadership position within the Planning Committee. This suggests a growing responsibility and influence in shaping council decisions related to development and financial oversight. Her consistent presence and active participation in planning-related discussions and votes, even with occasional absences noted with apologies, point to planning and financial management as consistent areas of interest and priority throughout her tenure.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Alison Cormack was actively involved in council proceedings, particularly within the Planning Committee and its sub-committees. She was appointed to the Planning Performance Review Sub-Committee in February and again in April. Her role evolved significantly in July when she was appointed Deputy Chair of the Planning Committee. In this capacity, she presided over several meetings, including the July 23rd Assembly meeting where she outlined protocols, moved for the approval of minutes, led a minute's silence, and facilitated discussions on key reports such as the Treasury Management Annual Report and financial regulations. She also voted in favor of budget frameworks and specific planning applications in May and October, respectively. While she attended various meetings, her direct contributions were most notable when presiding as Deputy Chair. She was absent from some meetings in September and November, with apologies recorded.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During November 2025, Alison Cormack was noted as having an apology for absence from the Planning Committee meeting on November 12th. She was also present at the Assembly meeting on November 19th, but there is no record of her speaking or taking any discernible action during either meeting.
Meetings in November 2025
Assembly - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 pm - 19 November 2025
Based on the provided transcript, there is no discernible activity from Alison Cormack during the Assembly meeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. While her presence is noted with her title, role, ward, and party, the document does not contain any direct quotes or paraphrased actions attributed to her. The transcript focuses on statements from the Leader
and other councillors.
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 7:00 pm - 12 November 2025
Alison Cormack was noted as having an apology for absence from the Planning Committee meeting on 2025-11-12. There is no record of her speaking or taking any action during the meeting.
During October 2025, Alison Cormack attended the Planning Committee meeting on October 15th. She voted in favor of the recommendations for Agenda Item 4 (Barking Riverside Limited Stage 3 North) and Agenda Item 5 (Barking Riverside Limited application to discharge section 106 closes).
Meetings in October 2025
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 15 October 2025 7:00 pm - 15 October 2025
Alison Cormack was present at the Planning Committee meeting on October 15, 2025. She voted in favor of the recommendations for both Agenda Item 4 (Barking Riverside Limited Stage 3 North) and Agenda Item 5 (Barking Riverside Limited application to discharge section 106 closes).
During September 2025, Alison Cormack, as Deputy Chair of the Planning Committee, presided over the meeting on September 8th. She initiated the proceedings, requested the announcement of councillors, and moved for the acceptance of the previous meeting's minutes. Cormack also introduced agenda item 14, the Vicks site planning application, facilitating presentations from Mr. Nicholas Jihan and Mr. Will Clutton. She was absent from the Planning Committee meeting on September 23rd and the Extraordinary Meeting, Ceremonial Council on September 24th, with apologies for absence recorded for both.
Meetings in September 2025
Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm - 24 September 2025
Alison Cormack had an apology for absence at the Assembly meeting on Wednesday, 24 September 2025.
Extraordinary Meeting, Ceremonial Council - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 8:00 pm - 24 September 2025
Alison Cormack had an apology for absence from the Extraordinary Meeting, Ceremonial Council on September 24, 2025.
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 7:00 pm - 23 September 2025
Alison Cormack was noted as having apologies for absence from the Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. There is no record of her speaking or taking any action during the meeting across the provided documents.
Planning Committee - Monday, 8 September 2025 7:00 pm - 8 September 2025
Alison Cormack, identified as the Deputy Chair of the Planning Committee, played a significant role in commencing and conducting the meeting. She was announced as being in attendance and was addressed as Chair
by the Senior Governance Officer, John Doe, indicating she was presiding over the meeting. Cormack formally began the proceedings by requesting John Doe to announce the councillors present and any apologies received. She then moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted as a correct record. Later, she introduced agenda item 14, the planning application for the Vicks site, and invited Mr. Nicholas Jihan to present a summary. After thanking Mr. Jihan and fielding questions, she invited Mr. Will Clutton to provide a brief overview of the application, concluding by thanking him for his presentation.
In July 2025, Alison Cormack was appointed Deputy Chair of the Planning Committee. As Deputy Chair, she presided over the Assembly meeting on July 23rd, commencing the session by outlining meeting protocols and confirming the absence of public questions. She moved for the approval of previous meeting minutes and led a minute's silence in memory of former Councillor David Smith, Leona Rooker, and AJ Patel. Cormack then facilitated the presentation and discussion of several key reports, including the Treasury Management Annual Report, a children's care and support self-evaluation, a review of financial regulations and constitution updates, and the appointment of independent persons. She confirmed the agreement of recommendations for these reports, noting an amendment to the financial regulations. Cormack concluded the meeting by thanking attendees and declaring it closed.
Meetings in July 2025
Assembly - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 7:00 pm - 23 July 2025
Alison Cormack, in her capacity as Deputy Chair of the Planning Committee, commenced the meeting by reminding attendees of its webcast nature and the requirement to have read the agenda. She confirmed no public questions were received in advance and instructed members to silence mobile phones and remain seated. She moved that the minutes of the meeting held on 14th May 2025 be approved as a correct record. Cormack then led the Assembly in a minute's silence in memory of former Councillor David Smith, and also for Leona Rooker and AJ Patel, after inviting tributes. She facilitated the presentation and discussion of several reports, including the Treasury Management Annual Report for 2024-25, the children's care and support self-evaluation report, the review of the council's financial regulations and constitution updates, and the appointment of independent persons under the Localism Act 2011. For each of these reports, she invited comments or questions and confirmed that the recommendations were agreed, noting an amendment to the financial regulations report. Cormack stated that there were no motions or advance questions for items 11 and 12, nor any other urgent public or private items. She concluded the meeting by thanking everyone for their attendance, wishing them a good summer, and declaring the meeting closed at 19:45.
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7:00 pm - 8 July 2025
Alison Cormack was appointed as the Deputy Chair of the Planning Committee.
During June 2025, Alison Cormack attended the Planning Committee meeting on June 16th as a member of the Planning Performance Review Sub-Committee. No specific actions or statements were recorded for her during this meeting.
Meetings in June 2025
Planning Committee - Monday, 16 June 2025 7:00 pm - 16 June 2025
Alison Cormack was present at the Planning Committee meeting on June 16, 2025, as a member of the Planning Performance Review Sub-Committee. There is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during this meeting.
During May 2025, Alison Cormack participated in two council meetings. On May 14th, she voted in favor of the Budget Framework for 2025/26 at the Annual Meeting of the Assembly. She was also present at the Ceremonial Council meeting on May 16th, though no specific actions or statements were recorded for her during that session.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual Meeting, Ceremonial Council - Friday, 16 May 2025 7:00 pm - 16 May 2025
Alison Cormack was present at the Ceremonial Council meeting on 2025-05-16. There is no record of her making any statements or taking any actions during the meeting.
Annual Meeting, Assembly - Wednesday, 14 May 2025 7:00 pm - 14 May 2025
During the Annual Meeting of the Assembly on May 14, 2025, Alison Cormack voted in favour of the Budget Framework for 2025/26.
During April 2025, Cllr Alison Cormack was appointed to the Planning Performance Review Sub-Committee for 2025. This appointment was noted in the minutes and public reports pack of the Planning Committee meeting on April 7, 2025.
Meetings in April 2025
Planning Performance Review Sub-Committee - Monday, 14 April 2025 6:00 pm - 14 April 2025
Alison Cormack is listed as a member of the Planning Performance Review Sub-Committee for the meeting on April 14, 2025. However, there is no record of her speaking or taking any specific action during the meeting according to the provided reports pack.
Planning Committee - Monday, 7 April 2025 7:00 pm - 7 April 2025
During the Planning Committee meeting on April 7, 2025, Cllr Alison Cormack was appointed to the Planning Performance Review Sub-Committee for 2025. This appointment was noted in both the minutes and the public reports pack.
During March 2025, Alison Cormack served as a member of the Licensing Sub-Committee for the meeting held on March 11th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided meeting documents.
Meetings in March 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 11 March 2025 7:00 pm - 11 March 2025
Alison Cormack was a member of the Licensing Sub-Committee for the meeting on Tuesday, 11 March 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.
During February 2025, Alison Cormack was appointed to the Planning Performance Review Sub-Committee for 2025.
Meetings in February 2025
Assembly - Wednesday, 26 February 2025 7:00 pm - 26 February 2025
Alison Cormack was present at the Assembly meeting on February 26, 2025. However, the available documents do not indicate that she made any statements or took any specific actions during the meeting.
Planning Committee - Monday, 3 February 2025 7:00 pm - 3 February 2025
Alison Cormack was appointed to the Planning Performance Review Sub-Committee for 2025.
During January 2025, Alison Cormack attended the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on January 20th. No specific actions or statements were recorded for her during this meeting.
Meetings in January 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 20 January 2025 7:00 pm - 20 January 2025
Alison Cormack was present at the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on January 20, 2025. There is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Planning Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7:00 pm
Assembly - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 7:00 pm
The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the Council Tax Support Scheme for the upcoming year, the Sex Establishment Licensing Policy, and the annual reports from the BAD Youth Forum, Adoption services, and the Director of Public Health. The meeting also covered the Council's Pay Policy Statement and considered a motion regarding contaminated land.
Policy Task Group - Monday, 19 January 2026 6:30 pm
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 7:00 pm
The Barking and Dagenham Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 to discuss planning applications and related matters. The meeting will cover applications concerning the White Horse in Chadwell Heath, The Croft in Collier Row Road, and 3 Gallions Close in Barking.
Assembly - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 pm
At a meeting of the Barking and Dagenham Assembly, councillors noted the Local Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024/25, approved the Annual Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, and agreed to submit the East London Joint Waste Plan Regulation 19 Submission Plan for government approval. The Assembly also noted the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 Mid-Year Review, and approved the appointment of Councillor Julia Williams to the Pensions Committee.
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
Adoption of the Thames Road Supplementary Planning Document
From: Annual Meeting, Assembly - Wednesday, 14 May 2025 7:00 pm - May 14, 2025
... to adopt the Thames Road Supplementary Planning Document, providing a 20-year spatial vision for the regeneration of Thames Road, including 3,500 new homes, industrial spaces, revitalized public areas, and new social infrastructure.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 8