A shop in Barking selling counterfeit electrical goods has had over 1,000 items confiscated by Barking and Dagenham Council enforcement officers following a routine inspection.
In its continued efforts to stamp out fly-tipping in the borough, officers from Barking and Dagenham Council have seized two vehicles that were caught dumping rubbish.
A revamped skate park, financial support for local community groups and laptops are just some of the benefits Barking and Dagenham Council has secured under its social value policy in the last 12 months.
In a bid to tackle traffic offences that are known to lead to killed or seriously injured collisions, ensure the correct disposal of waste & prevent fly tipping, Barking and Dagenham Council and the police recently joined forces for a joint operation in Barking.
The owner of a Dagenham-based shipping firm has been convicted of fraud after falsely claiming to have purchased and transported a vehicle to the Caribbean.
Working closely with the police to combat antisocial behaviour and reduce crime is a key priority for Barking and Dagenham Council, and last week they took part in a joint Day of Action.
Barking and Dagenham Council is looking to recruit an independent, fair-minded person to give a reasonable and impartial view when a complaint is made about an elected or co-opted Members of the Council.
Barking and Dagenham Council has used court powers to completely close a property after reports were made that it was being used by drug dealers and users.
