Cllr Faruk Choudhury
Deputy Leader of the Green Party Group
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
191 meetings · Page 1 of 39
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 15 December 2026 7:00 pm
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 November 2026 7:00 pm
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 14 October 2026 7:00 pm
The Planning Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 14 October 2026, approving plans for a significant mixed-use residential development at Crowlands Heath Golf Centre and a change of use for Maritime House to flexible educational and healthcare facilities. The committee also received updates on the council's planning performance and changes to national delegation schemes.
Full Council - Wednesday, 23 September 2026 7:00 pm
The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 23 September 2026, with the meeting being webcast live. Key discussions included the adoption of the Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2026-2030, which outlines priorities such as serious youth violence, violence against women and girls, and hate crime. The council also debated and voted on several motions, including proposals for a review of Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs), greater transparency in housing allocations, and the importance of building a sustainable social care system. The meeting also marked the passing of Freewoman of the Borough, Joyce Rushbrook, with tributes and a minute's silence.
Decisions from Meetings
28 decisions · Page 1 of 6
Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26 on 22 July 2026. The council noted total borrowing of £1,613.3m, total investments of £472.5m, and a General Fund treasury surplus return of (£0.389m).
Recommendations approved
2024/25 External Auditor's Annual Report
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the External Auditor's Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year on 22/07/2026. The report from Grant Thornton assessed the Council's arrangements for governance, financial management, and value for money. Management has accepted the auditor's recommendations and incorporated them into existing improvement plans.
Approved
Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation 2025
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation for 2025 on 22 July 2026. The decision noted the self-evaluation report, which highlights key messages and outcomes regarding the quality and impact of children's care and support services.
Approved
Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2025/26
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council approved the Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2025/26 on 22/07/2026. The report details the committee's work over the past year, including its oversight of external audits, the Annual Governance Statement, internal audit, counter fraud, and risk management.
Approved
Minutes (Extraordinary Ceremonial Council, 24 September 2025)
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
The Ceremonial Council of Barking and Dagenham Council resolved to award Honorary Freedom of the Borough to the Dagenham Girl Pipers on 24 September 2025. The Ceremonial Council also resolved to confer the title of Honorary Alderwoman on Jeanne Alexander.
Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 191
- Average per month
- 1.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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