Cllr Ripon Sheikh
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
7 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Full Council - Wednesday, 23 September 2026 7:00 pm
The Full Council meeting of Barking and Dagenham Council on Wednesday 23 September 2026 saw councillors debate and vote on several key issues, including the adoption of the Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2026-2030 and motions concerning the safety of elected officials and proposed changes to national planning delegation powers. The meeting also marked the passing of Freewoman of the Borough, Joyce Rushbrook, with a minute's silence observed in her memory.
Licensing and Regulatory Committee - Thursday, 3 September 2026 - 7:00 pm
The Licensing and Regulatory Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Thursday 3 September 2026. The committee discussed and considered a revised Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy.
Full Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 7:00 pm
The Full Council of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 22 July 2026, addressing a packed agenda that included a review of treasury management, the external auditor's annual report, and a self-evaluation of children's care and support services. Key decisions made included the approval of the Treasury Management Annual Review for 2025/26, noting the council's borrowing and investment positions, and the approval of the External Auditor's Annual Report for 2024/25. The council also noted the Audit and Risk Committee's Annual Report for 2025/26 and approved the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation for 2025. A motion to formally recognise the contributions of the British West India Regiment and global majority service personnel was carried after an amendment was defeated.
Licensing and Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 8 July 2026 - 7:00 pm
The Licensing and Regulatory Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 8 July 2026 to discuss and provide comment on the draft revised Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy for 2026-2029. The committee noted the arrangements for public consultation on the policy and the proposed timetable for its determination.
Decisions from Meetings
13 decisions · Page 1 of 3
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
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
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 7
- Average per month
- 1.0
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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