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Barking and Dagenham Council is announcing the return of its Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme this Easter, which provides up to four days of activities, for children and young people aged 5-16. All activities are designed to keep the kids active, engaged, and healthy.

*The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme is free to children and young people who live or go to school in Barking and Dagenham and are eligible for benefit-related free school meals, with paid places available for everyone.

On Wednesday 12 March, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham in partnership with award-winning charity ShowerBox and Barking Churches Unite to celebrate the opening of ShowerBox Barking.

Following a determination by the London Councils Transport and Environment Committee, approval by the Mayor of London, and having received no objection within the period of one month of notifying the Secretary of State for Transport, the following increase in penalty charges and additional fees will take effect in the 32 London boroughs and the City of London from 7 April 2025.

Last week, the Safer Neighbourhood Board for Barking and Dagenham held their annual open meeting for residents.

In a significant victory for Barking and Dagenham Council, a property owner and his company have been ordered to pay over £146,000 for persistent violations of planning regulations.

Barking and Dagenham Council has invested £400,000 in improvement works to Chadwell Heath Cemetery.

The east London council is committed to making sure that it is providing a safe and respectful environment for all of its employees. In the past year, there have been 113 incidents of verbal or physical abuse towards staff.

Raspreet Singh has been elected as the new Young Mayor of Barking and Dagenham.

This year, Barking and Dagenham achieved the highest first preference secondary school placements in London.

This year's theme, Accelerate Action, emphasises the importance of taking swift and meaningful steps towards gender equality and women's empowerment. This month is a time to remember the countless inspirational women, both past and present, who have made significant contributions to our community and beyond.