Cllr Dominic Twomey

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

The JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel met on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to discuss a significant review of the council's senior leadership structure and to appoint a new Director of Law and Governance. The panel agreed to a restructuring of senior roles, including the creation of new positions and the redesignation of others, aiming to improve alignment with the council's Change Programme and achieve estimated savings of £171,000. Additionally, Deirdre Collins was appointed as the new Director of Law and Governance (and Monitoring Officer).

Assembly - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 7:00 pm

The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 28 January 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the annual report of the BAD Youth Forum, the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27, and the Director of Public Health's Annual Report. Key decisions made included the adoption of the revised Sex Establishment Licensing Policy for 2026-2029 and the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. The Assembly also unanimously supported a motion calling for action on contaminated land and the adoption of Zane's Law.

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.

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

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.