Cllr Edna Fergus

Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026, approving the budget framework for 2026-27 and a medium-term financial strategy. The meeting also saw the adoption of the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy 2026-2031 and the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 7:00 pm

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 and unanimously approved a proposal for a new six-storey supported accommodation block at the YMCA campus on Rush Green Road, Romford. The committee also confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 December 2025.

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.

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.