Leona Menville
Council: Barking and Dagenham
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 1 of 5
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.
Assembly - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 7:00 pm
The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 28 January 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the annual report of the BAD Youth Forum, the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27, and the Director of Public Health's Annual Report. Key decisions made included the adoption of the revised Sex Establishment Licensing Policy for 2026-2029 and the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. The Assembly also unanimously supported a motion calling for action on contaminated land and the adoption of Zane's Law.
Decisions from Meetings
75 decisions · Page 4 of 15
Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Funding and Procurement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to proceed with procuring a contract for rapid electric vehicle charging infrastructure, facilitated by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and authorized the Strategic Director, Inclusive Growth and Place, in consultation with relevant parties, to enter into the contract and related agreements to implement the proposals, utilizing approximately £0.5m from the LEVI fund to install 20 rapid charging points.
Approved
Contract for Short Term / Spot Hire Vehicle Requirements
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to secure short-term and spot hire vehicle requirements for the council by agreeing to use the Commercial Services Kent Limited Vehicle Rental Framework via The Procurement Partnership Limited for a four-year period.
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
Procurement of Professional Services to Support and Maintain the Open Housing Management System
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to ensure the continued support and maintenance of the Open Housing Management System, they agreed to a direct award contract with MRI Software for an initial three-year term, with the option to extend for up to two more years, and delegated authority for awarding the contract and related agreements.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 75