Cllr Saima Ashraf
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Community, Business & Engagement
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
318 meetings · Page 1 of 64
Cabinet - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 7:00 pm
The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, approving a revised Empty Property Policy, a new Procurement Strategy and Policy, and a 30-year lease for the Galleon Arts Centre. The meeting also saw the recommendation for adoption of the Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy 2026-2029 and the approval of several contract procurements and direct awards for services including infant feeding, fleet replacement, and substance use support.
Decisions from Meetings
176 decisions · Page 1 of 36
Direct Award of a Contract for the Provision of the Change Grow Live (CGL) St Luke's Adult Substance Use Service
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 7:00 pm - October 13, 2026
The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council decided on 13 October 2026 to approve the direct award of a three-year contract to Change Grow Live (CGL) for the St Luke's Adult Substance Use Service. Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director of People, in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance, to enter into the contract and any necessary ancillary agreements.
Recommendations approved
Procurement of Infant Feeding Services
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 7:00 pm - October 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the procurement strategy for Infant Feeding Services on 13 October 2026. The Cabinet authorised the Strategic Director of People, in consultation with others, to conduct the procurement and award the contract. This includes agreeing to proceed with the procurement in accordance with the report's strategy.
Approved
Galleon Arts Centre - Appointment of Operator and Lease
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 7:00 pm - October 13, 2026
The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council approved the appointment of CREATIVE BARKING & DAGENHAM as operator and the terms of a 30-year lease for the Galleon Arts Centre on 13 October 2026. The Cabinet authorised the Strategic Director of Inclusive Growth and Place, in consultation with others, to enter into the lease and necessary agreements.
Approved
LBBD Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy 2026-2029
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 7:00 pm - October 13, 2026
The Cabinet and Full Council decided to recommend the adoption of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy 2026-2029. This policy will take effect after the statutory advertising period.
Recommend Forward to Council
LBBD Procurement Strategy 2026-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 7:00 pm - October 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the LBBD Procurement Strategy 2026-2030 on 13 October 2026. The decision endorsed a move towards a centralised procurement operating model. The Head of Corporate Procurement and Contract Management was authorised to make minor amendments before publication.
Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 318
- Average per month
- 1.6
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 176