Dorothy Akwaboah - Cllr for Barking and Dagenham (Alibon)

Cllr Dorothy Akwaboah

Labour Party Alibon Cabinet Assistant

Email: dorothy.akwaboah@lbbd.gov.uk

Council: Barking and Dagenham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Guest) Assembly (Member) Ceremonial Council (Member) (Member) Audit and Risk Committee (Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee Audit and Standards Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Committee Member

East London Waste Authority - Friday, 13 February 2026 9:30 am

February 13, 2026, 9:30 am
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 Guest

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
Audit and Risk Committee Member

Audit and Risk Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 7:00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, to review the 2024-25 Draft Annual Governance Statement, the Internal Audit Q2 report, and the Counter Fraud 2024-25 Q1/2 Review. Key decisions included noting the reports and agreeing to a revised work programme for the upcoming year.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Guest

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

Decisions from Meetings

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Procurement of Data Analytics Platform

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

...to proceed with the procurement of a Data Analytics Platform contract and authorized the Director of Strategy to conduct the procurement, award the contract(s), and implement the proposals, aiming to enhance preventative support for residents and improve data governance.

Approved

"Stronger Together - Towards a VCFSE Compact Approach for the Borough"

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

...to endorse the draft principles and commitments of the Stronger Together VCFSE Compact, agree to a collaborative approach with the VCFSE sector to develop a more detailed Compact and action plan, and delegate authority to the Director of Strategy to finalize and implement the Compact.

Approved

Governance Changes at Barking and Dagenham Trading Partnership (BD Group)

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

...to endorse governance changes at Barking and Dagenham Trading Partnership (BD Group) and agree to review a new business plan for the group within five months.

Approved

Contract for Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Corporate Uniform and Equipment

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

...to proceed with the procurement of contracts for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Corporate Uniform and Equipment across four lots, and authorised the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities, in consultation with others, to conduct the procurement, award contracts, and enter into necessary agreements.

Approved

Housing Asset Management Procurement Strategy

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

...to improve housing standards and fulfil landlord obligations, the Cabinet approved a procurement strategy for multiple capital projects, delegated procurement authority to the Strategic Director of Housing, Environment and Communities, and granted retrospective consent for contracts totalling £5.69m for legacy compliance.

Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 80