Role

Council's Chief Financial Officer

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Barking and Dagenham Council's financial management, overseen by its Chief Financial Officer, recently saw a 4.99% Council Tax increase approved for 2026-27.

Barking and Dagenham Council approved a 4.99% Council Tax increase on 25 February 2026, which included a 2% adult social care precept. This decision, part of the 2026-27 budget framework approval, also incorporated £8.7 million in savings and £32.8 million in growth funding.

The Chief Financial Officer is the senior executive responsible for the financial management of Barking and Dagenham Council. No specific discussions or upcoming agenda items regarding the Chief Financial Officer's role or actions have been reported.

Key facts

  1. Barking and Dagenham Council approved a 4.99% Council Tax increase for 2026-27. Source
  2. The Council Tax increase was approved on 25 February 2026. Source
  3. The tax hike includes a 2% adult social care precept. Source
  4. The approved budget framework incorporates £8.7 million in savings. Source
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  1. Barking & Dagenham Council approves 4.99% tax hike Barking and Dagenham Council has approved a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, a move that will see an annual rise of £80.23 for households in Band D properties. Barking and Dagenham 1 March 2026