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Barking and Dagenham Council is currently focusing on housing development, social housing compliance, and enhancing community services.

Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee approved plans in October 2026 for 300 affordable homes on Green Belt land at Crowlands Golf Centre, part of a larger 1,298-home scheme. The Cabinet also approved a new policy in October 2026 to tackle 410 empty homes in the borough, introducing increased council tax premiums for long-term vacant properties. In July 2026, the Cabinet approved plans for three new children's homes to provide 17 placements.

The council is preparing for a Regulator of Social Housing inspection between January and March 2027, rebuilding tenant engagement structures and targeting 1,200 fire door retrofits by March 2027, as updated to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in October 2026. Separately, the Planning Committee unanimously approved a new dental school and healthcare facility at Maritime House in October 2026.

In October 2026, the Audit and Risk Committee noted a 'Very High' risk of the council failing to handle major incidents due to insufficient plans or training. The Cabinet approved a 30-year lease for the Galleon Arts Centre in October 2026, and the Full Council adopted a new Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030 in September 2026. The Licensing and Regulatory Committee approved a revised Gambling Licensing Policy for 2026-2029 in September 2026.

Key facts

  1. Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee approved plans for 300 affordable homes at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026. Source
  2. The Planning Committee unanimously approved a new dental school and healthcare facility at Maritime House in October 2026. Source
  3. In October 2026, the Cabinet approved a new policy to tackle 410 empty homes in the borough. Source
  4. The Cabinet approved a 30-year lease for the Galleon Arts Centre to Creative Barking & Dagenham in October 2026. Source
  5. The council is preparing for a Regulator of Social Housing inspection between January and March 2027. Source 1 Source 2
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  1. Barking & Dagenham to Review Sex Establishment Licensing Policy Barking and Dagenham Council is reviewing its Sex Establishment Licensing Policy to ensure it remains fit for purpose for the next three years. The current policy applies to sex... Barking and Dagenham 20 November 2025
  2. Redbridge Extends Emergency Duty Team Service with 3 Boroughs Redbridge Council has agreed to extend its Emergency Duty Team (EDT) service, providing a standardised service across four London boroughs. The decision, made at a cabinet... Redbridge 17 November 2025
  3. QMUL Receives £4.1 Million in SCIL Funding for Dental Outreach Program in Barking and Dagenham Queen Mary University London (QMUL) is set to receive a significant £4.1 million boost from Barking and Dagenham Council's Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) to... Barking and Dagenham 16 November 2025
  4. Council to Upgrade Fire Safety at Barking Industria Barking and Dagenham Council has approved a £2.23 million upgrade to the fire safety system at Barking Industria, a multi-storey industrial unit in the south of the borough. The... Barking and Dagenham 16 November 2025
  5. Barking and Dagenham Council Launches Strategy to Tackle Poverty Barking and Dagenham Council has launched its Foundations for Change: Tackling Poverty Strategy 2025/26, aiming to alleviate the high levels of deprivation experienced by... Barking and Dagenham 6 November 2025
  6. Costcutter Licence Transfer Blocked Amid Illegal Worker Concerns Barking and Dagenham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has postponed a decision on the transfer of a premises licence for Garip Superstore T/A Costcutter, located at 14-20 Farr... Barking and Dagenham 25 October 2025
  7. Council to Decide on Interim Director Appointments Barking and Dagenham Council's JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel met on Monday, 20 October 2025, to discuss several key appointments, including interim director... Barking and Dagenham 24 October 2025
  8. Barking & Dagenham Council to Consider Appointment of New Enforcement Director 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... Barking and Dagenham 24 October 2025