Alison Cormack - Cllr for Barking and Dagenham (Gascoigne)

Cllr Alison Cormack

Labour Party Gascoigne Deputy Chair, Planning Committee

Email: alison.cormack@lbbd.gov.uk

Council: Barking and Dagenham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Deputy Chair) Assembly (Member) Ceremonial Council (Member) Policy Task Group (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee Planning Performance Review Sub-Committee

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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
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.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

28 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Planning Committee Deputy Chair

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7:00 pm

February 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Assembly Member

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.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Policy Task Group Member

Policy Task Group - Monday, 19 January 2026 6:30 pm

January 19, 2026, 6:30 pm
Planning Committee Deputy Chair

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.

December 16, 2025
Assembly Member

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.

November 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

8 decisions · Page 1 of 2

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