Cllr Michel Pongo
Chair of Health Scrutiny Committee
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
75 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Health & Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 12 January 2027 5:00 pm
Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 9 December 2026 7:00 pm
Health & Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 3 November 2026 5:00 pm
The Health & Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of important reports, including the Barking and Dagenham Safeguarding Adult Board's annual report and a deep dive into end-of-life care within the borough. The meeting will also discuss new arrangements for Committees in Common
and review progress on the National Neighbourhoods Health Implementation Programme.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 October 2026 7:00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee met to discuss patient flow, overcrowding, and elective care backlogs at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT), and to review the work of community GP hubs in supporting the Trust. The committee also received an update on the services provided by Together First CIC, a GP federation, and its role in managing demand on urgent and emergency care.
Decisions from Meetings
33 decisions · Page 1 of 7
Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26 on 22 July 2026. The council noted total borrowing of £1,613.3m, total investments of £472.5m, and a General Fund treasury surplus return of (£0.389m).
Recommendations approved
2024/25 External Auditor's Annual Report
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the External Auditor's Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year on 22/07/2026. The report from Grant Thornton assessed the Council's arrangements for governance, financial management, and value for money. Management has accepted the auditor's recommendations and incorporated them into existing improvement plans.
Approved
Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation 2025
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation for 2025 on 22 July 2026. The decision noted the self-evaluation report, which highlights key messages and outcomes regarding the quality and impact of children's care and support services.
Approved
Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2025/26
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm - July 22, 2026
The Full Council approved the Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2025/26 on 22/07/2026. The report details the committee's work over the past year, including its oversight of external audits, the Annual Governance Statement, internal audit, counter fraud, and risk management.
Approved
Minutes (Extraordinary Ceremonial Council, 24 September 2025)
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Friday, 22 May 2026 7:00 pm - May 22, 2026
The Ceremonial Council of Barking and Dagenham Council resolved to award Honorary Freedom of the Borough to the Dagenham Girl Pipers on 24 September 2025. The Ceremonial Council also resolved to confer the title of Honorary Alderwoman on Jeanne Alexander.
Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 75
- Average per month
- 1.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 33