Barking and Dagenham Council has launched a new survey that looks to identify key places where residents, particularly women, don’t feel safe in the borough.



Launched on the council’s consultation portal, One Borough Voice, the survey allows residents to:



•    Drop a pin onto a map to highlight the areas where they don't feel safe in the borough

•    complete an anonymous form on areas where they feel unsafe

Two landlords of a property in Dagenham have been ordered to pay costs and fines totalling £61,057.05 after they were prosecuted for multiple housing offences.



Mr John Renvoize and Mr Dedar Shah owners of a seven bed property located at 2 Third Avenue, Dagenham were ordered to pay the fines following a court case at (Romford Magistrate Court) on Friday 19 March.

Another business in Barking has been closed down by council enforcement officers after it continuously refused to follow Covid guidance.



Fish Bazaar on Longbridge Road was told to close its doors for two weeks last Thursday, 8 April by council officers.



Despite several warnings around social distancing and the use of face coverings in the store, the business ignored the advice and continued to operate in an unsafe way.

Barking and Dagenham Council have broken ground on a major energy infrastructure project which will bring the borough another step closer to becoming the green capital of the capital. The project, which has received over £9m of government grant funding will put the borough firmly on the map as being a leader in the delivery of low carbon energy schemes.

Councillor Darren Rodwell, the Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, has said the whole borough will mourn the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Cllr Rodwell said: “It’s so sad to hear about the passing of Prince Philip.

“He was an immense figure loved by the nation and his commitment to public life and work for charities was profound.

“The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards did so much for young people (and of course we should not forget his record in the Mediterranean and the Pacific during the 2nd World War).

As the days get longer and the warmer weather begins you may find unexpected and unwanted visitors knock at your door with glossy brochures and generous price reductions for home improvement work.

Residents are being asked to share their views on how best to use a brand-new community space coming soon to Sebastian Court. Those also interested in applying for the lease are encouraged to get in touch.

In addition to the 95 new, affordable homes planned for the Sebastian Court site, the area will also welcome new playgrounds and public spaces for local people to benefit from.

Applications to apply for the lease are welcome, with the following days open for covid-safe site visits:

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Barking and Dagenham Council’s enforcement team has worked alongside businesses to ensure they’re following the regulations and provided advice where needed.



From Monday 12 April, non-essential shops, hairdressers, beauty salons can reopen alongside hospitality venues, such as restaurants, cafes and pubs for outside table service and the joint work between the council and business owners will continue.

Debt can often be associated with embarrassment, so that’s why Barking and Dagenham Council is launching a new debt collections service that aims to work with residents to reduce the likelihood of needing to enforce.

Good news for Barking and Dagenham residents: they can now recycle more items, making it easier to get green at home.

Previously, residents could recycle the following items in their brown bin: 

•    paper and thin card

•    plastic bottles, cans and tins, and thick cardboard

Residents can now also recycle the following items in their brown bin: