Cllr Donna Lumsden

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

The Standards Committee meeting on 02 February 2026 focused on providing guidance to councillors regarding social media use and discussing upcoming statutory changes to the councillor standards regime. Key decisions included the noting of a draft social media policy for councillors and an update on anticipated legislative reforms that will introduce a mandatory code of conduct and enhanced powers for dealing with misconduct.

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.

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

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 17 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Pensions Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the fund's actuarial valuation, responsible investment policy, and investment strategy. They will also discuss fund governance and risk, and review the fund's performance.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council was scheduled to discuss three planning applications, all of which involved variations to existing permissions. These included proposed changes to the White Horse public house in Chadwell Heath, redevelopment at The Croft in Chadwell Heath, and amendments to a development at 3 Gallions Close in Barking.