Over 27,000 households are being written to this week reminding them that they are eligible for a one-off payment of £150 to help with rising energy costs. It is not a loan and they do not have to pay this back.
School Crossing Patrol officers are set to return to the borough’s streets to help protect pupils going to and from school so that our children remain safe.
A facility in Dagenham that supports people living with autism has received a prestigious accreditation from the National Autistic Society following an inspection in June.
A fly-pitcher trying their luck in Barking has had thousands of illegal cigarettes seized after she tried to sell them to plain clothed enforcement officers.
An operation by Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards team has resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of counterfeit goods from a trader operating in Barking.
Barking and Dagenham Council Trading Standards Officers carried out an operation on Saturday 25 June where an individual under 18-years of age tried to purchase cigarettes from 23 different businesses. All 23 of these businesses refused to sell cigarettes to the young person.
An illegal encampment which has been a persistent problem for local residents and was a source of antisocial behaviour has been cleared thanks to a joint action between council enforcement officers and the police.
Barking and Dagenham Council continues to ensure that it prioritises the safety of people who live, work and commute in and across the borough and has recruited four more Community Safety Enforcement Officers.
