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Barking and Dagenham Council

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Barking and Dagenham Council is currently focusing on public safety, resident services, and strategic transformation.

Barking and Dagenham Council recently adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030 on September 23, 2026, outlining nine priority areas to tackle crime. The Licensing and Regulatory Committee also approved a revised Gambling Licensing Policy for 2026-2029 on September 3, 2026, to strengthen protections against harm. Additionally, councillors are addressing obesity and food insecurity, with a report indicating 20.1% of residents have experienced hunger.

The council is scrutinising the socioeconomic impact of its Controlled Parking Zone strategy, particularly concerning affordability for low-income residents. Concerns were raised on September 9, 2026, about electric vehicle charging infrastructure for tower block residents. The council is also exploring the 'Loki' app for resident communication and taking proactive steps on fire safety, aiming to stay ahead of future regulations.

In July 2026, the Cabinet adopted the 'A Better B&D' transformation plan to address rising demand and financial pressures, aiming for £43.8m in savings by 2029/30. The Cabinet also approved plans on July 14, 2026, to build three new children's homes, providing 17 placements, as part of the Looked After Children Sufficiency Strategy 2026-2030.

Key facts

  1. Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030 on September 23, 2026. Source
  2. The Licensing and Regulatory Committee approved a revised Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy for 2026-2029 on September 3, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  3. An Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard that 20.1% of residents have experienced hunger due to affordability issues. Source
  4. The Cabinet adopted the 'A Better B&D' transformation plan on July 14, 2026, to deliver £43.8m of savings by 2029/30. Source
  5. The Cabinet approved plans on July 14, 2026, to build three new children's homes, providing 17 placements. Source
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Stories, page 3

  1. Head of Pension Fund Departs, Successor Appointed Nick Vickers, the Head of Pension Fund, Treasury and Capital, has departed from Barking and Dagenham Council, with Nimesha Sivayogan appointed as his permanent successor. Barking and Dagenham 2 July 2026
  2. Building Safety Act 2023 Causes Inspector Shortage, Barking and Dagenham Council Faces Audit The implementation of the Building Safety Act 2023 has led to a significant shortage of qualified inspectors, impacting local authority building control teams and creating... Barking and Dagenham 2 April 2026
  3. Barking and Dagenham Council Achieves 100% Planning Decision Performance for Fifth Consecutive Year Barking and Dagenham Council has maintained its 100% record for making planning decisions within statutory timeframes for the fifth consecutive year. This achievement, which... Barking and Dagenham 2 April 2026
  4. Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Appeal Success Rate Surpasses National Average Barking and Dagenham Council's planning department has achieved a planning appeal success rate of 79%, significantly exceeding the national average of 71%. This strong... Barking and Dagenham 2 April 2026
  5. Beam Park Development Achieves 50% Affordable Housing Target Barking and Dagenham Council's planning department has achieved a significant milestone, with the Beam Park development delivering 50% affordable housing. This was highlighted... Barking and Dagenham 2 April 2026
  6. Barking and Dagenham Council Pension Fund to Transition Assets to London CIV Pool The Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund is on track to complete its transition of all remaining assets to the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV) pool by March 31, 2026.... Barking and Dagenham 28 March 2026
  7. Barking and Dagenham Council Pension Fund Surpasses Targets with 108% Funding Level The Barking and Dagenham Council pension fund has achieved a significant milestone, reaching a funding level of 108% as of March 31, 2025. This improvement, up from 101% in... Barking and Dagenham 28 March 2026
  8. Barking and Dagenham Council's Internal Audit Team Grapples with Staffing Shortages Barking and Dagenham Council's internal audit team is grappling with significant recruitment and retention challenges, impacting its ability to deliver its full audit plan. The... Barking and Dagenham 27 March 2026