John Dulwich - Cllr for Barking and Dagenham ( Alibon)

Cllr John Dulwich

 Labour Party  Alibon  Labour Group Chief Whip

Email: john.dulwich@lbbd.gov.uk

Council: Barking and Dagenham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Assembly (Member) Ceremonial Council (Member) Audit and Risk Committee (Member) Cabinet Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

15 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Audit and Risk Committee Member

Audit and Risk Committee - Wednesday, 26 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss the council's financial audits, consider management responses, and review audit progress for the 2024/25 period. Councillors were also scheduled to look at the committee's work programme for the coming year. Representatives from BDO LLP and Grant Thornton UK LLP were expected to attend by invitation.

November 26, 2025
Assembly Member

Assembly - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 pm

At a meeting of the Barking and Dagenham Assembly, councillors noted the Local Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024/25, approved the Annual Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, and agreed to submit the East London Joint Waste Plan Regulation 19 Submission Plan for government approval. The Assembly also noted the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 Mid-Year Review, and approved the appointment of Councillor Julia Williams to the Pensions Committee.

November 19, 2025
Assembly Member

Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Barking and Dagenham Assembly met on 24 September 2025, and addressed the formation of a new Green Party group on the council, approved a new health implementation programme, and agreed to a memorandum of understanding with Queen Mary University London (QMUL). Councillor Mohib Chowdhury was appointed as the new Chair of the Standards Committee, replacing the previous chair.

September 24, 2025
Ceremonial Council Member

Extraordinary Meeting, Ceremonial Council - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 8:00 pm

The Ceremonial Council of Barking and Dagenham convened to bestow honours upon two significant entities. The council voted to award the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to the Dagenham Girl Pipers, and to name Jean Alexander as an Honorary Alderwoman of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

September 24, 2025
Audit and Risk Committee Member

Audit and Risk Committee - Monday, 15 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee met to discuss external and internal audits, the annual governance statement, and customer feedback. The committee raised concerns about the quality and timeliness of financial reporting, contract management, and the need for improved risk management and governance across the council.

September 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

41 decisions · Page 4 of 9

Changes to Loan Terms and Conditions to Be First (Regeneration) Ltd and Barking & Dagenham Trading Partnership Ltd

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm - April 15, 2025

...to approve a £5m revolving credit facility with Be First (Regeneration) Ltd, extend the £5.9m loan to Barking & Dagenham Trading Partnership Ltd, and delegate authority to finalize the loan terms.

Approved

Allocation of Strategic CIL to Infrastructure Project (LifeLine Church)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm - April 15, 2025

...to allocate £535,000 of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding to LifeLine Church for a new community centre in Andrews Corner, Dagenham, and delegate authority for legal compliance and execution of necessary agreements.

Approved

Transfer of Management of Seven Community Buildings to Community Partners

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm - April 15, 2025

...to transfer management of Marks Gate Community Hub, Valence Library, and Heath Community Hub to recommended community partners, continue discussions for transferring the Park Centre, Village Community Hub, and Heath Community Hub, develop a partnership plan for Thames Community Hub, and delegate authority to finalize terms and execute agreements for these transfers.

Approved

Adoption of the Thames Road Supplementary Planning Document

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm - April 15, 2025

...to recommend to the Assembly the adoption of the Thames Road Supplementary Planning Document, following review of the consultation summary report and key changes made after consultation.

Recommendations approved

Procurement of Highway and Street Lighting Maintenance Services

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm - April 15, 2025

...to join the London Construction Programmes Advanced Dynamic Purchasing System for highway and street lighting services and authorized the Strategic Director to conduct the procurement and award contracts.

Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 15

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 41