Leanna McPherson
Council: Barking and Dagenham
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 7:00 pm
Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council is scheduled to consider updates on integrated sexual health and HIV services, and the early impact of a new healthy weight commissioning model. The committee will also receive information regarding joint health overview and scrutiny committee meetings, and health and wellbeing board and ICB sub-committee meetings.
Standards Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Standards Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 2 February 2026 to discuss updates on member complaints, new social media guidance for councillors, and anticipated changes to the councillor standards regime. The meeting will also cover the Localism Act 2011 and its potential impact on statutory changes.
Assembly - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 7:00 pm
The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the Council Tax Support Scheme for the upcoming year, the Sex Establishment Licensing Policy, and the annual reports from the BAD Youth Forum, Adoption services, and the Director of Public Health. The meeting also covered the Council's Pay Policy Statement and considered a motion regarding contaminated land.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7:00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the pressures on the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process, particularly concerning children moving into the borough, and to receive an update on Barking and Dagenham's Neighbourhood Policing. Key decisions included a commitment to investigate further data on children moving into the borough with EHCPs and to continue efforts to enhance community engagement and address crime.
Decisions from Meetings
40 decisions · Page 7 of 8
Be First New Build Portfolio Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to note the successful delivery of 205 new homes by Be First in 2025 and the planned handover of 1,357 more, and to approve in principle budget increases for nine specific new build schemes, delegating authority to the Strategic Director, Resources, to finalize and approve the budget requirements.
Approved
Future of Vicarage Field
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to facilitate the redevelopment of Vicarage Field, the Cabinet approved the sale of the Council's freehold interest to Lagmar (Barking) Ltd, subject to planning permission, the commencement of development, and resolution of third-party rights, while also delegating authority for final agreement terms and agreeing in principle to use powers to address third-party rights.
Approved
B&D Energy - Transition to Standalone LASER Contract
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to approve B&D Energy's transition to a standalone LASER contract, including underwriting the associated financial liability and authorising relevant officers to finalise and enter into necessary agreements.
Approved
"Building a Fairer Future Together" - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to approve the Borough Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029 Building a Fairer Future Together
and note that an annual progress report on its action plan will be presented to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Approved
Contract for Carers' Support Service
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to proceed with procuring a new, maximum seven-year Carers Support Service commencing 1 May 2026, extend the existing contract for three months, and delegate authority to relevant officers to award and modify the new contract.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 40