Jo Moore

Ceremonial Council Officer

Annual Meeting, Ceremonial Council - Friday, 17 May 2024 7:00 pm

The Ceremonial Council of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Friday 17 May 2024 to appoint the new Mayor and Young Mayor for the upcoming municipal year. Councillor Moin Quadri was appointed as the Mayor for 2024/25, and David Anyanwu was noted as the new Young Mayor.

Full Council Officer

Annual Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 15 May 2024 7:00 pm

The Assembly meeting of Barking and Dagenham Council was held on Wednesday, 15 May 2024. Key discussions included the passing of former Councillor Jeff Wade, the Council's Children's Services improvement plan, and the Director of Public Health's annual report. Decisions were made regarding appointments to various committees and bodies, the Members' Allowances Scheme, and the appointment of a Statutory Scrutiny Officer.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 April 2024 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 16 April 2024, discussing and approving several key initiatives. Decisions included the recommissioning of a domestic abuse victim support service, joining a dynamic purchasing system for children's residential care and foster care services, and procuring a new reablement at home service. The Cabinet also approved a development agreement to convert retail space at the Travelodge Hotel in Yew Tree Avenue, Dagenham, into additional hotel rooms.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 19 March 2024 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 19 March 2024 to discuss the council's revenue budget monitoring, the allocation of funding for Thames Clipper services, and the procurement of various essential services. Key decisions included noting the projected revenue overspend for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, approving funding for extended Uber Boat services, and agreeing to procure new contracts for the Healthy Child Programme and Specialist Intervention Services.

Full Council Officer

Full Council - Wednesday, 28 February 2024 7:00 pm

The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 28 February 2024, approving a budget framework for 2024/25 that includes a 4.99% council tax increase and a revised Treasury Management Strategy. The council also agreed to reactivate the Uphill and Waters Education Foundation to support disadvantaged young people and approved the Pay Policy Statement for 2024/25.