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

Cllr Michel Pongo

Labour Party Chadwell Heath Chair, Health Scrutiny Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

25 meetings · Page 2 of 5

Assembly Member

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.

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
Assembly Member

Assembly - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 pm

At a meeting of the Barking and Dagenham Assembly, councillors noted the Local Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024/25, approved the Annual Youth Justice Plan 2025/26, and agreed to submit the East London Joint Waste Plan Regulation 19 Submission Plan for government approval. The Assembly also noted the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 Mid-Year Review, and approved the appointment of Councillor Julia Williams to the Pensions Committee.

November 19, 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: 25

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 20