Hardial Singh Rai
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
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.
Assembly - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 pm
The Barking and Dagenham Assembly met on Wednesday 19 November 2025. Key discussions included the outstanding performance of the social care team, who received an 'outstanding' rating from the CQC, and a new 10-year partnership with Queen Mary University London to research health inequalities. The Assembly also noted the annual report of the Local Safeguarding Adults Board, which highlighted a 95% success rate in removing or reducing risk to vulnerable adults, and approved the Annual Youth Justice Plan for 2025-26, which reported an 84% reduction in custody rates for young people.
Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm
The Assembly meeting of Barking and Dagenham Council on Wednesday 24 September 2025 saw the formalisation of a new political group and significant agreements on health and wellbeing initiatives. A new Green Party group was officially recognised, and the council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Queen Mary University London's SHAPE Institute to advance health and social care research. Additionally, the council endorsed its participation in the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme, aiming to enhance local health and social care services.
Extraordinary Meeting, Ceremonial Council - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 8:00 pm
The Ceremonial Council of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 24 September 2025 to confer honorary titles. The council unanimously agreed to award the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to the Dagenham Girl Pipers and to bestow the title of Honorary Alderwoman upon Jean Alexander.
Decisions from Meetings
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Budget Framework 2026/27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27 to 2030/31
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm - February 25, 2026
The Cabinet and Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council approved the Budget Framework for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2030/31 on 25 February 2026. The decision included approving a 4.99% increase in Council Tax for a Band D property. The approved budget incorporates savings proposals, growth initiatives, and a revised capital programme.
Recommendations approved
Review of Council Governance Arrangements
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm - February 25, 2026
The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council decided to approve changes to the Council's governance arrangements on 25 February 2026. These changes include renaming the Assembly to Full Council, increasing the membership of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and increasing the maximum number of Cabinet Assistants. The Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Chief Executive and Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development, was delegated authority to make all necessary changes to the Council Constitution.
Approved
LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Report and Action Plan
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm - February 25, 2026
The Full Council approved the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Report and Action Plan on 25/02/2026. The council noted the eight recommendations from the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Team and the Council's Action Plan in response. The council will also be subject to a progress review by the LGA Peer Team by 17 October 2026.
Approved
Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026/27 and Capital Strategy 2026/27 to 2027/28
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm - February 25, 2026
The Cabinet and Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council approved the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Capital Strategy for 2026/27 on 25 February 2026. The decision included approving the Capital Strategy, Prudential and Treasury Indicators, and the Treasury Investment Strategy. Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director, Resources, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to amend counterparty lending limits if required.
Recommendations approved
Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy 2026-2031
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm - February 25, 2026
The Cabinet and Full Council decided to approve the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy 2026-2031 and its accompanying Action Plan on 25 February 2026. The approved strategy sets out six objectives to guide the council's approach to housing needs, including increasing affordable housing supply, improving housing affordability, preventing homelessness, supporting vulnerable residents, improving housing quality and safety, and promoting prevention and wellbeing through partnership. Specific actions include establishing a Registered Provider Forum, piloting a Large Families Taskforce, and developing a Tenancy Strategy.
Recommendations approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 100
- Average per month
- 0.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 15