Cllr Rubina Siddiqui

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 7:00 pm

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 and unanimously approved a proposal for a new six-storey supported accommodation block at the YMCA campus on Rush Green Road, Romford. The committee also confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 December 2025.

JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 3:00 pm

The JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel met on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to discuss a significant review of the council's senior leadership structure and to appoint a new Director of Law and Governance. The panel agreed to a restructuring of senior roles, including the creation of new positions and the redesignation of others, aiming to improve alignment with the council's Change Programme and achieve estimated savings of £171,000. Additionally, Deirdre Collins was appointed as the new Director of Law and Governance (and Monitoring Officer).

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.

JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel - Friday, 19 December 2025 9:30 am