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This year Barking and Dagenham has achieved first preference primary school placements in London.
Figures show that out of 3,038 applications, 2,924 (96.25 per cent) of placements have been offered their first preference, far exceeding the capital’s average of 87.92 per cent, and outperforming every other London borough.
In preparation for the upcoming ban on disposable vapes in June, Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards Team recently conducted targeted enforcement operations across the borough in coordination with other Councils as part of a London-wide crackdown.
This February marks the 20th anniversary of LGBT+ History Month, and Barking and Dagenham Council is proud to join the nationwide celebration under the theme "Activism and Social Change." This theme underscores the pivotal role that LGBT+ individuals have played in advocating for and achieving social progress, benefiting not only the LGBT+ community but society as a whole.
More than 5,600 visitors flocked to Abbey Leisure Centre on Saturday for a free family open day featuring Team GB athlete and TV personality Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
Two leisure centres in Barking and Dagenham have undergone extensive gym upgrades worth £850,000, marking a significant enhancement to the borough's fitness infrastructure.
Barking and Dagenham Council and the Metropolitan Police Service are aware that residents are currently facing with anti-social behaviour, the cost of living and other worrying factors.
Barking and Dagenham Council will be introducing a new Selective Licensing Scheme to improve the management and quality of private rental homes across the borough.
A routine inspection by Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards Officers has resulted in a local shop being found guilty at court and ordered to pay thousands.
