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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Audit and Risk Committee - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 7:00 pm
The Audit and Risk Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 25 March 2026 to discuss the progress of the 2025/26 audits for the Council and Pension Fund, review the 2025/26 audit plan and accounting policies, and approve the draft internal audit charter, strategy, and audit plan for 2026/27. Key discussions focused on the ongoing challenges in rebuilding audit assurance following disclaimed opinions in previous years, the accelerated timeline for the 2025/26 audits, and the strategic direction for internal audit services.
Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026. The meeting included discussions and presentations regarding the budget framework for 2026-27 and a medium-term financial strategy, the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy for 2026-2031, and the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report and the Council's action plan.
Audit and Risk Committee - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Audit and Risk Committee meeting on 18 February 2026 primarily focused on the external audit progress for the 2024/25 and 2023/24 financial years. Grant Thornton, the external auditor, presented their findings, highlighting that a disclaimer of opinion is unavoidable for the 2024/25 accounts due to limitations in obtaining sufficient assurance over opening balances and the inability to complete all planned audit procedures within the statutory backstop timeframe. The committee was asked to note management's responses to the audit findings, approve the audited statements of accounts for both the Council and the Pension Fund for 2024/25 and 2023/24, and approve the letters of representation.
Assembly - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 7:00 pm
The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 28 January 2026, discussing a wide range of topics including the annual report of the BAD Youth Forum, the Council Tax Support Scheme, and the Director of Public Health's annual report. Key decisions included the adoption of the revised Sex Establishment Licensing Policy for 2026-2029 and the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27.
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. The committee received and discussed the 2024-25 Draft Annual Governance Statement, the Internal Audit Q2 report, and the Counter Fraud 2024-25 Q1/2 Review. The committee also received and noted the updated Counter Fraud Policies and Strategy for 2025 and discussed the Work Programme for 2025/26.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
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
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
Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2024/25
From: Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm - February 25, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2024/25 on 25 February 2026. The report summarises the council's activities in fulfilling its corporate parenting duties and promises to children in care and care leavers. Specific actions included launching the Lifelong Links service, opening another Mockingbird Hub, and providing new specialist support for education, employment, and training.
Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 149
- Average per month
- 1.6
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 48