Cllr Sade Bright
Email: sade.bright@lbbd.gov.uk
Council: Barking and Dagenham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
26 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026, approving the budget framework for 2026-27 and a medium-term financial strategy. The meeting also saw the adoption of the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy 2026-2031 and the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report.
Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 7:00 pm
The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss and approve a range of significant financial and strategic matters. Key decisions included the adoption of the Budget Framework for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2030/31, which involves a 4.99% Council Tax increase. The Cabinet also approved the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy for 2026-2031 and the business plans for Be First (Regeneration) Ltd, B&D Energy Ltd, and B&D Reside Group.
Decisions from Meetings
113 decisions · Page 7 of 23
B&D Energy - Transition to Standalone LASER Contract
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to approve B&D Energy's transition to a standalone LASER contract, including underwriting the associated financial liability and authorising relevant officers to finalise and enter into necessary agreements.
Approved
Minutes - To confirm as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to confirm as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2025.
Approved
Future of Vicarage Field
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to facilitate the redevelopment of Vicarage Field, the Cabinet approved the sale of the Council's freehold interest to Lagmar (Barking) Ltd, subject to planning permission, the commencement of development, and resolution of third-party rights, while also delegating authority for final agreement terms and agreeing in principle to use powers to address third-party rights.
Approved
Be First New Build Portfolio Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to note the successful delivery of 205 new homes by Be First in 2025 and the planned handover of 1,357 more, and to approve in principle budget increases for nine specific new build schemes, delegating authority to the Strategic Director, Resources, to finalize and approve the budget requirements.
Approved
Contract for Carers' Support Service
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:00 pm - September 16, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the procurement of a new Carers Support Service for up to seven years, commencing May 2026, and extended the existing contract for three months at a cost of £31,625 to ensure service continuity.
Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 113