Barking & Dagenham: Leader and Cabinet announced

Barking and Dagenham Council’s annual meeting elected Councillor Dominic Twomey as Leader of the Council on Friday 22 May.

The council Leader has confirmed his Cabinet team, who will support him in delivering his priorities for the borough.

The full Cabinet:

Leader and Cabinet Member for People, Place, & Partnerships – Cllr Dominic Twomey

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Community, Business & Engagement – Councillor Saima Ashraf

Cabinet Member for Housing, Adult Social Care & Health – Councillor Maureen Worby

Cabinet Member for Finance & Corporate Services – Councillor Rocky Gill

Cabinet Member for Childrens Social Care, Education & Schools – Councillor Jane Jones

Cabinet Member for Environment & Climate Change – Councillor Kashif Haroon

Cabinet Member for Community Safety & Enforcement – Councillor Syed Ghani

Cabinet Member for Culture, Heritage & Leisure – Councillor Simon Perry

Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy & Skills – Councillor Rubina Siddiqui

Cabinet Assistant (Arts & Culture) – Councillor Lucy Lee

Councillor Dominic Twomey, Leader of the council said: “I’m really proud of what we have achieved together so far, we’ve set strong foundations, and there is a lot more to do. Over the next four years, we will keep delivering on what matters most to our residents. Our overriding priority is tackling child poverty – making sure every child in Barking and Dagenham has the best possible start in life.

“Alongside this, we will continue to focus on creating cleaner, safer neighbourhoods, delivering more affordable homes, and improving our high streets and town centres so they can thrive.

“We will continue to bring investment into the borough to create real opportunities for local people – building on successes including the film studios and our partnership with Queen Mary University London to improve health outcomes.

“I’m really looking forward to transformative major programmes we will deliver including £40m of Pride in Place funding and millions of National Heritage Lottery Funding which will build stronger communities and culture, improve local spaces, and support thriving neighbourhoods.

“We’re committed to protecting and enhancing our green spaces and making our borough a place we can all be proud of. There is a lot of exciting work ahead, and I look forward to working closely with our residents to deliver the best possible future for Barking and Dagenham.”