Deirdre Collins
Council: Barking and Dagenham
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Cabinet - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 7:00 pm
The Barking and Dagenham Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including budget strategies, housing revenue accounts, customer experience, digital strategies, school consolidation, community endowments, and contract awards. The Cabinet will consider a new Digital, Data and Technology Strategy, and a Customer Experience and Access Strategy. They will also discuss the council's draft budget strategy for 2026/27-2030/31.
Community Safety Partnership - Wednesday, 3 December 2025 10:00 am
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Barking and Dagenham Council Cabinet met to discuss budgetary matters, approve spending, and review performance reports. They approved the allocation of £4.1 million of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding to Queen Mary University London (QMUL) for a dental outreach programme, and also agreed to borrow £2.23 million to upgrade the fire safety system at Barking Industria. Councillors also endorsed a draft Supplementary Planning Document for the Becontree Estate, and agreed to public consultation on it.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 7:00 pm
The Barking and Dagenham Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the Neighbourhoods Programme, the Valence House and Museum masterplan, school place planning, and the sale of council-owned land. They approved proceeding with the development of a full business case for the Neighbourhoods Programme, endorsed the Valence House and Museum and Valence Park Vision and Masterplan, and agreed to enter into an agreement for the sale of the council’s freehold in the Crowlands Heath Golf Club.
Decisions from Meetings
102 decisions · Page 6 of 21
Leaseholder Payment Options for Major Works
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to approve in principle enhanced and new leaseholder payment options for major works, consult leaseholders on the proposals, and delegate authority to the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities to implement the new arrangements, subject to no material changes following consultation.
Approved
Procurement of Professional Services to Support and Maintain the Open Housing Management System
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to ensure the continued support and maintenance of the Open Housing Management System, they agreed to a direct award contract with MRI Software for an initial three-year term, with the option to extend for up to two more years, and delegated authority for awarding the contract and related agreements.
Approved
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
Minutes - To confirm as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to confirm as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2025.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 102