Deirdre Collins

Council: Barking and Dagenham

Committees: Cabinet (Officer) Community Safety Partnership (Officer) Assembly (Officer) Overview and Scrutiny Committee Ceremonial Council Standards Committee (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Standards Committee Officer

Standards Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Standards Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 2 February 2026 to discuss updates on member complaints, new social media guidance for councillors, and anticipated changes to the councillor standards regime. The meeting will also cover the Localism Act 2011 and its potential impact on statutory changes.

February 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
Assembly Officer

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
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting residents. Key decisions included the continuation of the Council Tax Support Scheme at its current level, with inflationary uplifts to income thresholds, and the approval of funding for various community improvement projects through the Pride in Place and Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy schemes. The Cabinet also agreed to proceed with the delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for the next three years and to consult on a draft Supplementary Planning Document for the regeneration of Dagenham Heathway.

January 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 7:00 pm

Barking and Dagenham Council's cabinet has approved a raft of measures, including the council tax consultation, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget, a customer experience strategy, a digital strategy, and changes to school and care technology services. Councillors also discussed the community endowment fund and lift maintenance contracts.

December 09, 2025
Community Safety Partnership Officer

Community Safety Partnership - Wednesday, 3 December 2025 10:00 am

December 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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B&D Energy - Transition to Standalone LASER Contract

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to approve B&D Energy's transition to a standalone LASER contract, including underwriting the associated financial liability and authorising relevant officers to finalise and enter into necessary agreements.

Approved

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Funding and Procurement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to proceed with procuring a contract for rapid electric vehicle charging infrastructure, facilitated by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and authorized the Strategic Director, Inclusive Growth and Place, in consultation with relevant parties, to enter into the contract and related agreements to implement the proposals, utilizing approximately £0.5m from the LEVI fund to install 20 rapid charging points.

Approved

Future of Vicarage Field

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to facilitate the redevelopment of Vicarage Field, the Cabinet approved the sale of the Council's freehold interest to Lagmar (Barking) Ltd, subject to planning permission, the commencement of development, and resolution of third-party rights, while also delegating authority for final agreement terms and agreeing in principle to use powers to address third-party rights.

Approved

Be First New Build Portfolio Update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to note the successful delivery of 205 new homes by Be First in 2025 and the planned handover of 1,357 more, and to approve in principle budget increases for nine specific new build schemes, delegating authority to the Strategic Director, Resources, to finalize and approve the budget requirements.

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 110