Cllr Donna Lumsden

Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Health Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss GP performance, public health spending, and health facilities at Barking Riverside. They were also scheduled to discuss appointments to the Outer North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (ONEL JHOSC).

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.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a reserved matters application concerning the Beam Park development, and to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting. The main focus of the meeting will be on the Beam Park Phase B Reserved Matters application, which includes the construction of 405 dwellings and associated amenities.

JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel - Monday, 20 October 2025 9:00 am

The JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel met on Monday 20 October 2025 to discuss the appointment of a Director of Enforcement, Regulatory Services and Community Safety, as well as the extension of appointment for the Interim Director of Care, Community and Health Integration, associated honorarium, and the appointment of an Interim Director of Public Realm. Due to the nature of the business to be transacted, a resolution to exclude the public and press from the remainder of the meeting was considered.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 15 October 2025 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council convened to discuss several planning applications, including the Barking Riverside development's strategic framework and discharge of conditions, a retrospective application for a live-in care facility, and the retention of 13 detached homes constructed without planning permission. Councillors unanimously approved the Barking Riverside applications and the retrospective application for the care facility. The committee also approved the retention of the 13 homes, with one councillor recusing themselves due to a conflict of interest.