Dominic Twomey - Cllr for Barking and Dagenham (Gascoigne)

Cllr Dominic Twomey

Labour Party Gascoigne Leader of the Council / Labour Group

Email: dominic.twomey@lbbd.gov.uk

Council: Barking and Dagenham

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Committees: (Chair) Cabinet (Chair) Assembly (Member) Ceremonial Council (Member) Planning Committee Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Committee Chair

JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 3:00 pm

February 04, 2026, 3:00 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
Cabinet Chair

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
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Guest

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12 January 2026 7:00 pm, NEW

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to scrutinise the draft budget strategy for 2026-27 to 2030-31 and the proposed fees and charges for 2026. Key discussions revolved around the council's financial position, including a projected budget gap of £21.8 million for 2026-27, and the impact of the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, which indicated a significantly higher increase in Core Spending Power for Barking and Dagenham compared to the London average. The committee also reviewed proposed increases to various fees and charges, with a focus on cost recovery and benchmarking against neighbouring boroughs.

January 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Committee Chair

JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel - Friday, 19 December 2025 9:30 am

December 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

119 decisions · Page 14 of 24

Amended Financial Terms for Disposal of Schemes into Reside

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 7:00 pm - July 15, 2025

...to agree to amended financial terms for the disposal of properties into Reside, including changing the tenure of Ewars Marsh properties to discounted market rent, increasing loan amounts to cover stamp duty liabilities, and modifying disposal routes to optimize tax efficiency and comply with building safety regulations.

Approved

Be First (Regeneration) Ltd Business Plan 2025/30

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 7:00 pm - July 15, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the Be First (Regeneration) Ltd Business Plan 2025/30 and authorized the Strategic Director, Inclusive Growth and Place to take necessary actions for its implementation, including agreeing to variations within the bounds of the Subsidy Control Act 2022.

Approved

Disposal of 20, 22 and 28 Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 7:00 pm - July 15, 2025

...to approve the sale of the Council-owned properties at 20, 22 and 28 Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, as shown edged red in the site plan at Appendix 1 to the report, on the terms set out in Appendix 2 to the report, delegating authority to the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities, in consultation with the Leader and the Head of Legal, to agree the final terms and contract documentation to fully implement the sale of the site, and authorising the Head of Legal, or an authorised delegate on her behalf, to execute all the legal agreements, contracts and other documents on behalf of the Council.

Approved

Social Value in Procurement - Impact Report 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 17, 2025

...to note the positive impact of the Council's Social Value in Procurement policy regarding suppliers' social value commitments and outputs during 2024/25, and the Council's broader Social Impact across Inclusive Economy sectors.

Approved

Adults Emergency Duty Team Service - Section 75 Agreement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 17, 2025

...to ensure the continued provision of an Adults Emergency Duty Team service until April 2030, the Cabinet approved entering into a Section 75 Agreement with the North East London Foundation NHS Trust (NELFT) in partnership with Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest Councils.

Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 119