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In a continued effort to stamp out the selling of illegal tobacco, Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards team have seized over 35,800 illicit cigarettes in a two-day operation.

The council launched it's Black History Month celebrations today, Monday 1 October, with a special flag raising event, where community leaders gathered to share powerful speeches highlighting the significance of this month.

The council has been awarded another prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation.

In a determined effort to combat the sale of illegal tobacco, Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards team have conducted a series of intelligence-led test purchase operations.

David Harley has joined Barking and Dagenham Council this week as the permanent Strategic Director of Inclusive Growth and Place.

Two landlords who refused to stop using their property as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) despite instruction from the Planning Inspectorate have been found guilty at court.

Cllr Dominic Twomey was elected as the new Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council at a full Assembly meeting last night, 18 September.

A Romford man has been fined over £2,000 after he was caught illegally trading in Barking.

Barking and Dagenham Council has taken decisive action against a repeat noise nuisance offender and prosecuted at court.

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.