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Getting involved
We want tenants to have the opportunity to influence the way services are designed and delivered
We are reviewing our tenant engagement offer and working to create a new approach that lets tenants have their say on the services provided on their estates. The Council is currently working with TPAS Tenant Engagement experts to support us review our tenant engagement strategy. This includes speaking to residents about how they want to work with us to influence services. This work will be concluded in early 2025 and our new Tenant Engagement Strategy will be published here.
If you are interested in being involved and having your say, please email tenantengagement@lbbd.gov.uk
Engagement calendar
Ward walkabouts
We hold community events and carry out Ward Walkabouts during the Spring, Summer and Autumn months. The next event details are below:
| Ward | Meeting point | Dates and times | Ward Councillors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | Outside Bartlett House, 47 Vicarage Rd, Dagenham RM10 9SX | 6 August 2026, 10am to 12 noon. | Phil Waker, Ajanta Deb Roy & Julia Williams. |
| Parsloes | Outside Kingsley Hall Community Centre | 27 August 2026, 10am to 12 noon. | Billy Edmunds, Ripon Sheikh & Alexandra Arnautu. |
| Whalebone | Shackleton Community Hall | 3 September 2026, 10am to 12 noon. | Andrew Achilloes, Rubina Siddiqui & Mukhtar Yusus. |
| Alibon | Outside Pondfield Park | 17 September 2026, 10am to 12 noon. | Dorothy Akwaboah & Muazzam Sandhu. |
| Eastbrook | The Eastbrook Public House | 24 September 2026, 10am to 12 noon. | Ron Emin and Ben Suter. |
| Mayesbrook | Ted Ball Community Hall | 8 October 2026, 10am to 12 noon. | Shamsul Azam, Kashif Haroon & Faiza Noreen. |
| Abbey | Outside Barking Town Hall | 20 October 2026, 10am to 12 noon. | Manzoor Hussain & Regina Rehman. |
| Longbridge | Corner of Upney Lane and Longbridge Road (Shop Parade, Opposite Bus Garage) | 5 November 2026, 10am to 12 noon. | Rocky Gill, Binta Mazid & Faruk Choudhury. |
Listening events
Community ‘Listening’ events happening on Thursday 7 August across the borough.
Meeting Points
Thamesview
Enterprise, Triumph & Law House
Riverside
Scrattons Farm Estate
Meeting point is TRA Office, 2 Julia Gardens
Village
Leys & Rainham Road South
Meeting point is the playground at Baynes Crescent
Eastbrook
Parkside House, entrance by garages
Northbury
Cowbridge Lane & surrounding areas
Meeting point is Abbey Community Centre
Street Briefings
All taking place at Wheelers Cross, Barking
14th August 3pm
19th September 12 noon
17th October 3pm
21st November 3pm
Cuppa with a Copper
All taking place at Galleons Café, Abbey Road, Barking
3rd September 12 noon
2nd October 12 noon
4th November 3pm
Documents currently in the works
Explore the documents we're currently consulting on - your feedback helps shape the outcomes that matter!
Tenant recharge policy (PDF, 286.85 KB) - We welcome your feedback, please send this to housingservicesoffice@lbbd.gov by 31 August 2025.