Cllr Rocky Gill

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.

Audit and Risk Committee - Monday, 15 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee met to discuss external and internal audits, the annual governance statement, and customer feedback. The committee raised concerns about the quality and timeliness of financial reporting, contract management, and the need for improved risk management and governance across the council.

Assembly - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 7:00 pm

The Barking and Dagenham Assembly met to discuss treasury management, children's services, and updates to the council's constitution. The Assembly approved the Treasury Management Annual Report, noted the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation, and approved revisions to the Council's Financial Regulations, Contract Rules, and Councillors' Code of Conduct. They also agreed to continue the appointment of the current three independent persons.

Audit and Risk Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 7:00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council were scheduled to meet on 25 June 2025 to discuss the council's annual governance, counter fraud activity, and external audit reports. Updates on the council's statement of accounts and pension fund were also scheduled to be reviewed. The committee was also expected to discuss its work programme for the upcoming year.

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 11 June 2025 7:00 pm

The Pensions Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on 11 June 2025, and discussed the latest quarterly monitoring report, the implications of new government guidance on Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pooling, and approved several applications for admitted body status within the pension fund. The committee also noted the minutes of the Pension Board meeting held on 19 March 2025.