Michel Pongo - Cllr for Barking and Dagenham (Chadwell Heath)

Cllr Michel Pongo

Labour Party Chadwell Heath Chair, Health Scrutiny Committee

Email: michel.pongo@lbbd.gov.uk

Council: Barking and Dagenham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Assembly (Member) Ceremonial Council (Member) Policy Task Group (Member) Health Scrutiny Committee (Chair) Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

21 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Health Scrutiny Committee Chair

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

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Assembly Member

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.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Policy Task Group Member

Policy Task Group - Monday, 19 January 2026 6:30 pm

January 19, 2026, 6:30 pm
Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) Guest

Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 5:00 pm

The Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee met to discuss a range of critical health and social care initiatives. Key decisions included noting the progress of the 2025/26 Winter Plan, approving the update on the North East London ICB restructure, and reviewing the Families First Partnership Programme.

January 13, 2026, 5:00 pm
Health Scrutiny Committee Chair

Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 7:00 pm

The Health Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss GP performance, public health spending, and health facilities at Barking Riverside. They were also scheduled to discuss appointments to the Outer North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (ONEL JHOSC).

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

20 decisions · Page 1 of 4

"Foundations for Change: Tackling Poverty" Strategy 2025/26

From: Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 5:00 pm - November 04, 2025

...to approve the Foundations for Change: Tackling Poverty Strategy 2025/26, an anti-poverty strategy focused on addressing high levels of deprivation and poverty among vulnerable resident groups in the borough through a series of interventions and the development of a longer-term plan.

Approved

Draft NHS System Strategy and Outline Commissioning Intentions

From: Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 5:00 pm - November 04, 2025

...the draft NHS System Strategy and Outline Commissioning Intentions, developed as part of the NHS annual planning process and intended to evolve into a strategic commissioning plan, were approved.

Approved

"Building a Fairer Future Together" - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029

From: Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 5:00 pm - November 04, 2025

...to approve the Building a Fairer Future Together Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029, which outlines objectives for closing equality gaps, providing fair and accessible public services, promoting cohesion and integration, and being an inclusive employer.

Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 21

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 20