Trading Standards carried out raids across Barking and Dagenham on 26 and 27 November as part of Operation CeCe, a nationwide initiative to tackle the illegal tobacco trade.
A couple in Dagenham have been fined for failing to comply with planning regulations after constructing an unsightly extension that did not conform to approved plans.
A Barking restaurant has been found guilty at court and fined thousands of pounds after it for fly-tipping and failing to comply with waste management regulations.
The recent inspection of Barking and Dagenham’s Local Area Partnership for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has highlighted positives outcomes for children and families, alongside areas for improvement for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and annual review timeliness, against a backdrop of a record increase in demand for services and support.
Residents can expand their knowledge, improve their wellbeing or take the first steps towards a new career as Barking and Dagenham Adult College launches its 2024/25 prospectus.
Today, at an event held in Westminster, an unprecedented cross-party coalition of over 100 council landlords, led by Southwark Council, will jointly publish five solutions for the government to ‘secure the future of England’s council housing’.
We’re continuing to support residents following the fire that took place at the Spectrum building, on Freshwater Road, Dagenham in the early hours of Monday 26 August.
“We are deeply saddened by the fire which took place at a block of flats on Freshwater Road in Dagenham yesterday. Our thoughts are with everyone affected. We are relieved that there is no loss of life and grateful that all residents are safe and accounted for.
In an ongoing effort to make sure businesses comply with waste management regulations, Barking and Dagenham Council’s Environmental Enforcement conduct regular routine inspections.
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.
