Leanna McPherson
Council: Barking and Dagenham
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Decisions from Meetings
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"Foundations for Change: Tackling Poverty" Strategy 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
... to agree to the Foundations for Change: Tackling Poverty 2025/26
strategy document and note that a 'test-and-learn' approach will be applied to interventions in the short term while the Council continues to collaborate with stakeholders to develop a longer-term approach to tackling poverty.
Approved
Procurement of Data Analytics Platform
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to proceed with the procurement of a Data Analytics Platform contract and authorized the Director of Strategy to conduct the procurement, award the contract(s), and implement the proposals, aiming to enhance preventative support for residents and improve data governance.
Approved
"Stronger Together - Towards a VCFSE Compact Approach for the Borough"
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to endorse the draft principles and commitments of the Stronger Together
VCFSE Compact, agree to a collaborative approach with the VCFSE sector to develop a more detailed Compact and action plan, and delegate authority to the Director of Strategy to finalize and implement the Compact.
Approved
Governance Changes at Barking and Dagenham Trading Partnership (BD Group)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to endorse governance changes at Barking and Dagenham Trading Partnership (BD Group) and agree to review a new business plan for the group within five months.
Approved
Contract for Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Corporate Uniform and Equipment
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to proceed with the procurement of contracts for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Corporate Uniform and Equipment across four lots, and authorised the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities, in consultation with others, to conduct the procurement, award contracts, and enter into necessary agreements.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 40