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Following a ceremonial mayor-making event on Friday 16 May at Barking Town Hall, Cllr Princess Bright was announced as the new Civic Mayor. She succeeds Cllr Moin Quadri, who served with distinction over the past year.

As of Thursday 15 May, all parking permits in Barking and Dagenham are set to increase to bring them in line with neighbouring boroughs.

Due to an increase in antisocial behaviour in the Heath Ward, Barking and Dagenham Council’s Antisocial Behaviour Team and Police have pulled together a three-week action plan to reassure residents.

Residents should have received a leaflet through their doors with further information.

To mark Foster Care Fortnight (12-26 May 2025), six members of Barking and Dagenham’s Foster Carer Association were invited to a special event attended by the Council Leader, Cllr Dominic Twomey, The Mayor, Cllr Moin Quadri and Cllr Jane Jones, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care & Disability.

The Environmental Enforcement Team at Barking and Dagenham Council has successfully resolved a significant fly-tip at a site in Barking.

A collaborative effort between the National Crime Agency Accredited Financial Investigator (NCA AFI), Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge Councils, Sky Broadcasting UK Limited (Sky UK), and the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) has culminated in significant convictions and financial recoveries in a complex IPTV piracy case.

A recent focused visit by OFSTED of Barking and Dagenham’s Council’s arrangements for children in need or subject to a protection plan, has highlighted significant improvements and dedication to supporting vulnerable children.

We recently hosted a Film Enterprise Pitch Day, an exciting event dedicated to showcasing the creativity and talent of young filmmakers from eight local schools.

Following the pitches, judges selected a primary school and a secondary school winner, whose film ideas will be professionally transformed into reality.

Following the council's petition to TfL to begin work to make Dagenham East station step-free, local organisations are making their voices heard too. 

Residents living with Parkinson's across Barking and Dagenham can access free fitness memberships at both Abbey Leisure Centre and Becontree Heath Leisure Centre through a partnership between local leisure operator Everyone Active and Parkinson's UK.