Cllr Muhammad Saleem

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 8 October 2025 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss fly-tipping, receive an update from Be First, and begin a review of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. The committee agreed to extend standing orders by half an hour to allow more time to discuss the EHCP report.

Assembly - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Barking and Dagenham Assembly met on 24 September 2025, and addressed the formation of a new Green Party group on the council, approved a new health implementation programme, and agreed to a memorandum of understanding with Queen Mary University London (QMUL). Councillor Mohib Chowdhury was appointed as the new Chair of the Standards Committee, replacing the previous chair.

Extraordinary Meeting, Ceremonial Council - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 8:00 pm

The Ceremonial Council of Barking and Dagenham convened to bestow honours upon two significant entities. The council voted to award the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to the Dagenham Girl Pipers, and to name Jean Alexander as an Honorary Alderwoman of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council approved two applications for new housing developments and one retrospective application for a car wash. The committee approved the construction of a part 8-storey, part 30-storey building with 192 homes on London Road in Barking, and also approved reserved matters for 651 dwellings at Barking Riverside. A retrospective application for a car wash on Coppen Road was also approved.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a report on B&D Energy Ltd, focusing on its progress, priorities, and financial performance, and to agree on a revised scope for an in-depth scrutiny review on learning disabilities and autism, narrowing the focus to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The committee agreed to the revised scope and work plan for the EHCP scrutiny review.