Councillor · Barking and Dagenham
Cllr Syed Ghani
- Cabinet Member for Community Safety & Enforcement
- Co-Chair, Community Safety Partnership Board
- Stories naming Syed
- 7
- Meetings we covered
- 19
- Latest story
- 14 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Syed Ghani presented a revised Empty Property Policy, highlighting a rise in empty homes. The councillor stated the council would actively use new government powers to prevent the opening of new betting shops. Councillor Ghani also presented a new crime strategy informed by resident and stakeholder engagement. The councillor highlighted the importance of food waste bins in keeping the borough clean and supporting the council's commitment to safer, cleaner, and greener neighbourhoods. The councillor was part of a panel that met to discuss the appointment of a Director of Enforcement, Regulatory Services and Community Safety. Councillor Ghani noted the timeliness of funding for electric vehicle chargers.
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Stories naming Cllr Syed Ghani
- New policy to tackle Barking & Dagenham's 410 empty homes The Cabinet met on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, to discuss and recommend the approval of a revised Empty Property Policy. Councillor Syed Ghani, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Enforcement, presented the policy, highlighting the significant rise in empty properties from 202 in 2015 to 410 in 2025. This increase...
- Council to clamp down on betting shops amid harm concerns During a public consultation, residents voiced strong concerns about the density of betting shops, particularly in deprived areas like Barking Town Centre and Dagenham Heathway. Some felt the draft...
- Barking & Dagenham adopts new crime strategy Councillor Syed Ghani, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Enforcement, presented the strategy, highlighting that it was informed by the latest Crime and Disorder Strategic Assessment and...
- New food waste bins for Barking and Dagenham homes Councillor Syed Ghani, Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety, highlighted the importance of this initiative in keeping the borough clean and supporting the council's commitment to...
- Council to Decide on Interim Director Appointments The panel, comprised of Cllr Dominic Twomey (Leader of the Council / Labour Group), Cllr Syed Ghani (Cabinet Member for Enforcement & Community Safety), Cllr Donna Lumsden (Deputy Chair, Health...
From meetings they attended
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