David Harley
Council: Barking and Dagenham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
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.
Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss and approve a range of significant financial and strategic matters. Key decisions included the adoption of the Budget Framework for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2030/31, which involves a 4.99% Council Tax increase. The Cabinet also approved the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy for 2026-2031 and the business plans for Be First (Regeneration) Ltd, B&D Energy Ltd, and B&D Reside Group.
Decisions from Meetings
104 decisions · Page 8 of 21
Housing Asset Management Procurement Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to improve housing standards and fulfil landlord obligations, the Cabinet approved a procurement strategy for multiple capital projects, delegated procurement authority to the Strategic Director of Housing, Environment and Communities, and granted retrospective consent for contracts totalling £5.69m for legacy compliance.
Approved
Contract for Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Corporate Uniform and Equipment
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to proceed with the procurement of contracts for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Corporate Uniform and Equipment across four lots, and authorised the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities, in consultation with others, to conduct the procurement, award contracts, and enter into necessary agreements.
Approved
Governance Changes at Barking and Dagenham Trading Partnership (BD Group)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to endorse governance changes at Barking and Dagenham Trading Partnership (BD Group) and agree to review a new business plan for the group within five months.
Approved
Contract for Short Term / Spot Hire Vehicle Requirements
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to secure short-term and spot hire vehicle requirements for the council by agreeing to use the Commercial Services Kent Limited Vehicle Rental Framework via The Procurement Partnership Limited for a four-year period.
Approved
"Stronger Together - Towards a VCFSE Compact Approach for the Borough"
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to endorse the draft principles and commitments of the Stronger Together
VCFSE Compact, agree to a collaborative approach with the VCFSE sector to develop a more detailed Compact and action plan, and delegate authority to the Director of Strategy to finalize and implement the Compact.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 104