London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD)
Barking and Dagenham Council recently approved significant investments in substance use services and its vehicle fleet.
Barking and Dagenham Council recently approved a £2.7 million investment to enhance youth and adult substance use services, aiming to expand vital support for vulnerable residents. Concurrently, the council's Cabinet approved a £2.5 million upgrade to its vehicle fleet on 13 October 2026, procuring up to 59 new vehicles to improve the reliability and efficiency of frontline services.
The council's Personnel Board is scheduled to meet on 14 October 2026 to consider an appeal against a final written warning and address any urgent confidential items. In September 2026, the Pensions Committee appointed a new Senior LGPS Officer and reviewed the fund's quarterly performance.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council approved a £2.7 million investment to enhance youth and adult substance use services. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Council's Cabinet approved a £2.5 million investment to upgrade its vehicle fleet on 13 October 2026. Source
- The council's Cabinet decided to procure up to 59 new light commercial vehicles, light tippers, and plant machinery. Source
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