Sajjad Ali

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss the Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process and receive an update on housing matters. Key decisions included agreeing the final report and recommendations for the EHCP process review and noting the progress made in housing, particularly in reducing temporary accommodation and addressing rough sleeping.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 11 February 2026 focused on two key areas: the pressures and data surrounding the Education, Health, and Care (EHC) process, and a financial review of the council's public health spending. Significant concerns were raised regarding the increasing demand for EHC plans, the timeliness of assessments, and the financial management of the public health grant, which led to a potential repayment liability.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 5 November 2025 7:00 pm

Here's a summary of the agenda for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting of Barking and Dagenham Council on 5 November 2025.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 8 October 2025 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss fly-tipping, receive an update from Be First, and begin a review of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. The committee agreed to extend standing orders by half an hour to allow more time to discuss the EHCP report.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a report on B&D Energy Ltd, focusing on its progress, priorities, and financial performance, and to agree on a revised scope for an in-depth scrutiny review on learning disabilities and autism, narrowing the focus to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The committee agreed to the revised scope and work plan for the EHCP scrutiny review.