The quality of Barking and Dagenham parks have been given the thumbs up, as seven of the borough’s parks have won prestigious Green Flag Award - the nationally recognised standard for excellent parks.
Three businesses in Barking and Dagenham face being prosecuted after they were caught selling vapes to teenagers under 18 in planned operations between the east London council and the police.
The owner of a Silver Seat Leon has been ordered to pay a huge fine after they were caught dropping a cigarette on the floor by Barking and Dagenham Council Environmental Enforcement Officers.
Following persistent complaints from residents about anti-social behaviour and suspected subletting, Barking and Dagenham Council have been able to recover a 3-bed property which will now be offered to a family on the housing waiting list.
Barking and Dagenham Council is encouraging residents to pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit to save time, help manage their personal budgets and be in with a chance to win £1,000.
Heading into secondary school can be a time when young people start to gain some independence, so receiving life experience tips can set them in good stead.
More than £1million has been given out to community groups in Barking and Dagenham thanks to an innovative ‘developer tax’ distributed through the Neighbourhood Fund where resident panel members make all of the decisions.
