employment support
Barking and Dagenham councillors are discussing long-term resident assistance and solutions for affordability issues, a context for employment support.
In September 2026, Barking and Dagenham councillors questioned the council's strategies for tackling food insecurity and the cost of living crisis, which involves providing assistance to residents. The Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard concerns about funding for long-term solutions and the effectiveness of current support mechanisms.
Councillor Moin Quadri highlighted that 20.1% of residents in Barking and Dagenham reported going hungry due to affordability issues. The council is developing a programme based on the Food Ladders, in response to questions about future resident assistance once the Household Support Fund concludes in March 2027.
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