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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.
Scenes of jubilation played out across Barking and Dagenham this morning as local students enjoyed another outstanding A-Level and Level 3 vocational results day.
The council is sharing its heartfelt condolences with the families and loved ones of three children who were tragically murdered in Southport last week. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the wider community there.
Seven parks in Barking and Dagenham have received the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
A viral video that showed an employee smashing frozen fish onto the pavement has resulted in the fish monger being found guilty at court and being fined thousands of pounds.
Our Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme has returned, boasting its biggest programme yet, offering over 40 different activities for children and young people (aged 5-16) to get involved in.
Barking and Dagenham Council has partnered with the Ben Kinsella Trust to relaunch its hard-hitting campaign, ‘Lost Hours’, to crack down on youth violence and antisocial behaviour during the summer holidays.
