A recent fire in Beam Parklands has once again highlighted the growing risk of fires in open spaces during the warmer months.

Barking and Dagenham Council is pleased to announce that planning permission has been officially granted for the long-awaited repair and restoration of the historic North Moat at Valence House - one of the borough’s most treasured heritage sites.

Barking and Dagenham Council's Trading Standards team took a step toward community engagement by hosting an interactive training session with a large group of young people from the borough.