Leanna McPherson

Assembly Secretary

Annual Meeting, Assembly - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm

Assembly Secretary

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.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 11 February 2026 focused on two key areas: the pressures and data surrounding the Education, Health, and Care (EHC) process, and a financial review of the council's public health spending. Significant concerns were raised regarding the increasing demand for EHC plans, the timeliness of assessments, and the financial management of the public health grant, which led to a potential repayment liability.

Health Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Health Scrutiny Committee meeting addressed the BHRUT Integrated Sexual Health and HIV Service and the early impact of a new healthy weight commissioning model. Key decisions included noting the update on the sexual health service and reviewing the progress of the healthy weight strategy, which aims for a long-term, population-focused approach to tackling obesity.

Standards Committee Secretary

Standards Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Standards Committee meeting on 02 February 2026 focused on providing guidance to councillors regarding social media use and discussing upcoming statutory changes to the councillor standards regime. Key decisions included the noting of a draft social media policy for councillors and an update on anticipated legislative reforms that will introduce a mandatory code of conduct and enhanced powers for dealing with misconduct.