Barking and Dagenham residents are being invited to meet and discuss the re-establishment of the ‘Friends of Eastbrookend’ by the council’s Rangers Service.

The group will cover Eastbrookend Country Park and The Chase Nature Reserve, working with the Rangers to help maintain and improve these sites. Members of the group will also have the opportunity to take part in the management of the two locations.

If you’re passionate about nature and want to get involved then you are invited to a consultation event to talk about bringing back the ‘Friends of Eastbrookend’ at The Millennium Centre in Dagenham. It’s taking place on Saturday 2 March from 12pm to 2pm, and refreshments and snacks will be provided.

"Eastbrookend Country Park and The Chase Nature Reserve are two of the most picturesque spots in our borough"

Councillor Saima Ashraf, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Community Leadership and Engagement, is hoping to see a good turnout at the event:

“Eastbrookend Country Park and The Chase Nature Reserve are two of the most picturesque spots in our borough, and it is vital that we keep them in the best possible condition,” she said.

“It would be fantastic if as many people as possible attended this consultation, to see if we can bring back the ‘Friends of Eastbrookend’ to help our Rangers maintain these beautiful locations for the whole community.”

For more information or to confirm your attendance, you can contact the Rangers on 020 8227 2332, or by email at rangers@lbbd.gov.uk