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Council Tax Scam
Council alerts residents to council tax scam letter

Residents of Barking and Dagenham are being advised by the council to ignore a letter purported to come from the council telling them of a government scheme which can see them get a refund of Council Tax paid in the past five months.

The letter which on letterheaded paper with an old council logo is asking residents to verify their email addresses and provide an update with personal details of everyone living in the property. Residents are being warned that it is a fake as there is no such scheme being run by the government or the council.

11 September 2020
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Council pays tribute to Emergency Services with Flag Raising

This Wednesday, 9 September, Barking and Dagenham Council paid tribute to the exceptional work of members of the Emergency Services by marking the Emergency Services Day, with a flag raising ceremony outside Barking Town Hall.

Emergency Services Day (999 Day) is a Government backed national day across the UK which takes place on 9 September each year. It is a chance for people to show their support for the selfless men and women who work and volunteer in the NHS and other emergency services. It is also aimed at promoting the work 999 personnel do.

9 September 2020
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Wall of Shame CCTV Appeal
Smile, you’re on camera! Fly-tippers caught by council’s Wall of Shame web-series

Two people who were recently featured in Barking and Dagenham Council’s Wall of Shame CCTV Appeal series have been identified and fined £400.

The culprits were fined following a confidential tip-off from a member of the public and a further council investigation.

The Wall of Shame helps to catch people committing ‘grime crimes’ on the borough’s streets and continues to be a success – amassing a total of 260,000 views since it started in August 2018, as well as leading to the identification and fining of several of the borough’s fly-tippers.

8 September 2020
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Beam Energy
Renewed focus for Beam Energy as renewable energy moves higher up the agenda

Barking and Dagenham has announced that its green energy brand, Beam Energy, is set to shift its focus to renewable energy against a backdrop of a hugely changing energy market.

Set up by the council in December 2018, Beam Energy’s mission was simple. It was intended to provide 100% green electricity at competitive prices to its customers, in a bid to tackle fuel poverty across the borough.

4 September 2020
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Readfest 2020
Barking and Dagenham’s Literary Festival ‘Readfest’ goes online!

Barking and Dagenham Libraries and Pen to Print are proud to host Readfest, a literary festival, now in its ninth year and will take place from Monday 7 September to Friday 25 September.

For those who enjoy reading, writing stories or reciting poetry, this is a wonderful opportunity to get involved as people will be able to virtually meet authors, discover new genres and celebrate the joy of reading through lots of fun events.

3 September 2020
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Stay Alert
New COVID-19 test centre opens in Barking and Dagenham today

The first of three new COVID-19 test centres for Barking and Dagenham opened its doors to the borough’s residents.

This follows a successful bid for three walk-in centres within the borough, a COVID-19 test centre has opened today (Thursday 3 September) at Mayesbrook Park car park on Lodge Avenue.

The new test centre will make it easier for residents with symptoms of COVID-19 to get tested for coronavirus, near to their home, and is one of three coming to the borough.

3 September 2020
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Another business closed down by east London council

Barking and Dagenham Council are taking no prisoners when it comes following social distancing rules as another business has been closed down. 

As of today, Friday 28 August, QQ Bar & Grill of Becontree Avenue, Dagenham will be forced to close its doors from 8pm and must remain shut until 8pm on Friday 4 September.

The action has been taken after the council received a number of complaints about the bar from local residents and following a visit from council enforcement officers, they were concerned about the risk to public health.

28 August 2020
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Lost Hours
Thousands watch Barking and Dagenham Council’s film to tackle youth violence

A hard-hitting, short film that has been released by Barking and Dagenham Council to tackle youth violence and anti-social behaviour is heading towards 25,000 views in two weeks.

The film is part of a wider campaign called Lost Hours that talks directly to parents, asking them to take more responsibility for their children by knowing where they are and what they’re up to…before it’s too late.

28 August 2020
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Dagenham Film Studios
Council encourages local businesses to supply the film and TV industry through the new Dagenham film studios

Barking and Dagenham Council is inviting local businesses to register their interest to supply the film and TV industry ahead of the brand-new Hollywood style film studios, coming soon to Dagenham.

The Mayor of London recently backed the plans to create a permanent home for the film and TV industry in Dagenham – which brings the borough a step closer to seeing the studios come to life.

26 August 2020