There is currently an issue with payments for Rent, Council Tax and many other services. Payments are still going through but are not showing up in their accounts. We are working urgently to fix the issue and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Contact us
Information on how to contact the council.
A range of issues including dumped rubbish, missed bin collections, abandoned vehicles.
You can easily pay online for Council Tax, parking tickets, rent and many more.
Apply for a parking permit, housing benefit, school admission and much more
Contact numbers for council services
Many services are only available on our website, if services are available by phone their numbers are on their relevant pages so please check before calling us.
If the information you need is about:
- Council Tax
- Benefits, including Housing Benefits and Council Tax Support
- Housing, including repairs, rents and housing advice
You can call us on 020 8215 3000 between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday
Other general enquiries and out of hours emergencies
Barking Town Hall address
Barking Town Hall
Town Hall Square
Barking
IG11 7LU
Complaints
If you want to complain about a council service, go to our complaints page.