John Knight
Council: Barking and Dagenham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
3 meetings
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.
Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss and approve a range of significant financial and strategic matters. Key decisions included the adoption of the Budget Framework for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2030/31, which involves a 4.99% Council Tax increase. The Cabinet also approved the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy for 2026-2031 and the business plans for Be First (Regeneration) Ltd, B&D Energy Ltd, and B&D Reside Group.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Barking and Dagenham Council Cabinet met to discuss budgetary matters, approve spending, and review performance reports. They approved the allocation of £4.1 million of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding to Queen Mary University London (QMUL) for a dental outreach programme, and also agreed to borrow £2.23 million to upgrade the fire safety system at Barking Industria. Councillors also endorsed a draft Supplementary Planning Document for the Becontree Estate, and agreed to public consultation on it.
Decisions from Meetings
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Draft Becontree Estate Supplementary Planning Document and Design Code Public Consultation
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 11, 2025
...to endorse the draft Becontree Estate Supplementary Planning Document and Design Code for public consultation, along with the introduction of two Article 4 Directions to remove certain permitted development rights related to porches and roof/side extensions, delegating minor changes to the Strategic Director, Inclusive Growth and Place.
Approved
Annual Housing Performance Report 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 11, 2025
...the Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham resolved to note the Annual Housing Performance Report for 2024/25 and performance information for 2024/25 and quarters 1 and 2 of 2025/26, as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report.
Approved
Annual Education Performance Review 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 11, 2025
...the Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to partnerships with schools, the Barking & Dagenham School Improvement Partnership, Barking & Dagenham College, and other partners to improve outcomes for children and young people, and noted performance against the Education and Participation Strategic Plan 2023-26.
Approved
Annual Youth Justice Plan 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 11, 2025
...the Cabinet noted the Barking and Dagenham Youth Justice Plan 2025/26 and recommended its adoption by the Assembly.
Recommendations approved
Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 Mid-Year Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 11, 2025
...to recommend the Assembly to note the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 mid-year review, the economic update, total Council borrowing, total treasury investments, and the forecast investment income outturn position shortfall.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 3
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 10