Alison Cormack - Cllr for Barking and Dagenham (Gascoigne)

Cllr Alison Cormack

Deputy Chair of Planning Committee

Labour Party Gascoigne Barking and Dagenham

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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

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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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Planning Committee Deputy Chair

Planning Committee - Monday, 18 January 2027 7:00 pm

January 18, 2027, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Deputy Chair

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 15 December 2026 7:00 pm

December 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Full Council

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

November 18, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Deputy Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 November 2026 7:00 pm

November 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Deputy Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 14 October 2026 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 14 October 2026, approving plans for a significant mixed-use residential development at Crowlands Heath Golf Centre and a change of use for Maritime House to flexible educational and healthcare facilities. The committee also received updates on the council's planning performance and changes to national delegation schemes.

October 14, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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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

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

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

Minutes (Extraordinary Ceremonial Council, 24 September 2025)

From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026

The Ceremonial Council of Barking and Dagenham Council resolved to award Honorary Freedom of the Borough to the Dagenham Girl Pipers on 24 September 2025. The Ceremonial Council also resolved to confer the title of Honorary Alderwoman on Jeanne Alexander.

Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
85
Average per month
1.5
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
28