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Following reports of a man armed with a crossbow at a Dagenham park, police were called in and their efforts led to the arrest of a man with a loaded crossbow and a knife at the entrance to Dagenham East Station on the morning of Thursday 2 February.
Barking and Dagenham council raised the LGBT+ flag in a show of support for the local LGBT+ community. The flag raising ceremony marked the beginning of the council's LGBT+ History Month celebrations, which will feature a series of events aimed at promoting diversity and inclusiveness.
The first of six training sessions aimed at teaching private landlords in the borough the rules and responsibilities when it comes to renting properties, has been held at Barking Town Hall.
A drunk driver who was arrested by the police following a tip-off from a Barking and Dagenham Council enforcement officer, has been ordered to pay more than a thousand pound fine and banned from driving for 14 months.
Barking and Dagenham council have been made aware of a person calling themselves ‘Nick’, claiming to be from the council's housing repairs team in an effort to scam their way into people’s homes.
Barking and Dagenham Council is proud to announce its new LGBT+ History Month programme, which will feature a variety of events and initiatives to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of members of the LGBT+ community.
The news that Dagenham Heathway has been granted £10.8m in the second round of the government’s Levelling Up funding bid has been welcome despite disappointment of another bid for Barking Town Centre not receiving funding.
Nominations for this year’s Women’s Empowerment Month Awards are set to close at the end of January – so hurry up and help shine a spotlight on an unsung hero.
