Cllr Josie Channer
Deputy Chair of Audit & Risk Committee
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
147 meetings · Page 1 of 30
Audit and Risk Committee - Wednesday, 20 January 2027 7:00 pm
Audit and Risk Committee - Wednesday, 25 November 2026 7:00 pm
Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 6 October 2026 7:00 pm
The Audit and Risk Committee met on Tuesday 06 October 2026 to discuss a range of financial and operational matters. Key decisions included noting the annual counter-fraud update, which highlighted an increase in corporate fraud referrals and a successful year for property recoveries, and reviewing the committee's work programme for 2026/27, acknowledging the need for flexibility in scheduling detailed discussions on council companies.
Full Council - Wednesday, 23 September 2026 7:00 pm
The Full Council meeting of Barking and Dagenham Council on Wednesday 23 September 2026 saw councillors debate and vote on several key issues, including the adoption of the Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2026-2030 and motions concerning the safety of elected officials and proposed changes to national planning delegation powers. The meeting also marked the passing of Freewoman of the Borough, Joyce Rushbrook, with a minute's silence observed in her memory.
Decisions from Meetings
28 decisions · Page 1 of 6
Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26 on 22 July 2026. The council noted total borrowing of £1,613.3m, total investments of £472.5m, and a General Fund treasury surplus return of (£0.389m).
Recommendations approved
2024/25 External Auditor's Annual Report
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the External Auditor's Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year on 22/07/2026. The report from Grant Thornton assessed the Council's arrangements for governance, financial management, and value for money. Management has accepted the auditor's recommendations and incorporated them into existing improvement plans.
Approved
Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation 2025
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation for 2025 on 22 July 2026. The decision noted the self-evaluation report, which highlights key messages and outcomes regarding the quality and impact of children's care and support services.
Approved
Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2025/26
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council approved the Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2025/26 on 22/07/2026. The report details the committee's work over the past year, including its oversight of external audits, the Annual Governance Statement, internal audit, counter fraud, and risk management.
Approved
Minutes (Extraordinary Ceremonial Council, 24 September 2025)
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
The Ceremonial Council of Barking and Dagenham Council resolved to award Honorary Freedom of the Borough to the Dagenham Girl Pipers on 24 September 2025. The Ceremonial Council also resolved to confer the title of Honorary Alderwoman on Jeanne Alexander.
Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 147
- Average per month
- 0.7
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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