Cllr Michel Pongo
Chair of Health Scrutiny Committee
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
70 meetings · Page 1 of 14
Health Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 14 September 2026 - 7:00 pm
Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - 5:00 pm
Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 7:00 pm
The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 22 July 2026, with the meeting being held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall. The meeting was webcast live and members of the public could attend in the public gallery.
Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 4:30 pm
The Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) met on Tuesday 21 July 2026 to discuss a range of important public health and social care initiatives. Key discussions included a resident's story highlighting personal health challenges and community contributions, and presentations on the National Child Measurement Programme and the VCFSE Strategy. The Board considered It Starts Here: Partnerships for Change,
a new vision for Barking and Dagenham, and the Better Care Fund Plan for 2026/27.
Decisions from Meetings
44 decisions · Page 1 of 9
Election of Leader of the Council
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
Approved
Notification of Appointments by the Leader under the Council's Executive Arrangements
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
Approved
Members' Allowances Scheme 2026/27
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026/27 on 22 May 2026. The scheme includes a 3.2% increase to Basic and Special Responsibility Allowances, an updated Dependants' Carers' Allowance linked to the London Living Wage, and allows councillors to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Approved
Members' Allowances Scheme 2026/27
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
The Full Council approved the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026/27 on 22 May 2026.
The Cabinet approved the procurement of electrical testing services for domestic and communal areas on 21 April 2026. This includes a maximum four-year contract estimated at £6.329m, with remedial works to ensure compliance.
The Cabinet approved in principle the creation of a multi-sports hub at May & Baker Sports Club on 21 April 2026. This will utilise the Football Foundation Hubs Programme grant for design stages and secure external funding for redevelopment or refurbishment.
Approved
Minutes (Ceremonial Council, 16 May 2025)
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council decided to appoint Councillor Princess Bright as Mayor for the 2025/26 municipal year on 22 May 2026. The Council also noted the appointment of Raspreet Singh as Young Mayor for 2025/26.
Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 70
- Average per month
- 1.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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