Barking & Dagenham Council is considering the appointment of a new Director of Enforcement, Regulatory Services and Community Safety. The role is crucial for maintaining order and ensuring public safety within the borough.
The JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel met on Monday, 20 October 2025, to discuss the appointment. According to the agenda, 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 Scrutiny Committee), Cllr Phil Waker, and Cllr Maureen Worby (Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Health and Housing), dedicated a significant portion of their meeting to this item.
The agenda indicated that the public and press may be excluded from the discussion due to the confidential nature of the business, as it relates to individuals. This exclusion is in accordance with paragraph 1 of Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended). This provision protects the privacy of individuals involved in the appointment process.