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Consultation opens on policy which will determine how waste is strategically managed in East London

It is with sadness and regret that the council announces the death of Councillor Lee Waker.

Seven parks in Barking and Dagenham have received the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

A viral video that showed an employee smashing frozen fish onto the pavement has resulted in the fish monger being found guilty at court and being fined thousands of pounds.

Our Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme has returned, boasting its biggest programme yet, offering over 40 different activities for children and young people (aged 5-16) to get involved in.

Barking and Dagenham Council has partnered with the Ben Kinsella Trust to relaunch its hard-hitting campaign, ‘Lost Hours’, to crack down on youth violence and antisocial behaviour during the summer holidays.

Councillor Darren Rodwell has announced he is standing down as Leader of the Council in September.

Locally grown veg, fruit and flowers were just some of the beautiful produce available to punters at a recent food fair in Barking.

The fostering team at Barking and Dagenham have won a prestigious Fostering Excellence Award, recognising their exceptional contributions to foster care. 

Barking and Dagenham will remember all those who died in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today, with a number of memorial services taking place across the borough from 11 to 13 November.