Reside
Barking and Dagenham Council's Audit and Risk Committee is addressing high governance risks and reviewing its company subsidiaries, including Reside.
Barking and Dagenham Council's Audit and Risk Committee identified a 'High risk in Companies Governance' in September 2026, which includes Reside, a council-owned property company. This risk highlights potential underperformance and failure to deliver business plans by key council entities, posing significant financial and reputational damage to the council, a report to the committee said.
On 06 October 2026, the Audit and Risk Committee expressed concerns about the feasibility of covering all planned agenda items in the council's 2026/27 work programme, particularly regarding planned sessions with company subsidiaries. Councillors Phil Waker and Caleb van Ryneveld voiced reservations about the packed schedule.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council faces a 'High risk in Companies Governance' identified by the Audit and Risk Committee in September 2026. Source
- Reside is among the council entities identified as potentially underperforming and failing to deliver business plans. Source
- On 06 October 2026, the Audit and Risk Committee expressed concerns about the feasibility of the 2026/27 work programme. Source
- Councillors Phil Waker and Caleb van Ryneveld voiced reservations about the packed schedule for planned sessions with company subsidiaries. Source
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