Collecting fly-tips

New crews and free collections: Barking and Dagenham Council steps up battle against fly-tipping

3 March 2026
Sporting champions

Rising sports stars in Barking and Dagenham urged to apply for talent scheme fronted by Olympians and Paralympians

2 March 2026
Books

Barking and Dagenham libraries celebrate World Book Day with Usborne Book Fair

2 March 2026
Stylised text saying WEM 2026 B&D Women’s Empowerment Month 2026

Barking and Dagenham launches 2026 Women’s Empowerment Month with inspiring ‘Give to Gain’ programme

2 March 2026
It Starts Here

Barking and Dagenham Council agrees new borough plan: It Starts Here: Partnerships for Change

27 February 2026
LGA Corporate Peer Challenge

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge highlights strong progress and sets the stage for Barking and Dagenham’s next chapter

26 February 2026
Barking Town Hall

Barking and Dagenham Council agrees 2026/27 budget to protect key services and invest in the borough’s future

26 February 2026
Underage person with seized vapes

Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards finds high compliance in underage vape sales test

26 February 2026
cigarette on floor

No more litter | Two individuals ordered to pay over £1,000 each by the court

26 February 2026
Fine

Barking and Dagenham Council secures £25,000 fine after shisha lounge breaches enforcement notice

25 February 2026