Title

Sign up to our newsletter

October marks the beginning of Black History Month – the annual celebration of the culture, history, and achievements of black, African, and Caribbean people.

A Library of Things has opened in Barking town centre to the delight of local people.

Anyone who lives, works, or travels through Barking and Dagenham is encouraged to give their views to Transport for London (TfL) on plans to expand the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ).

The borough’s largest free festival returns this summer – and everyone is invited to join in the family-friendly fun.

 

The One Borough Festival, which is now in its seventh year, attracts thousands of revellers to Parsloes Park to enjoy a day of live music and performances from a host of household names. 

 

In today’s announcement (30 December) from the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson MP, we discovered that Barking and Dagenham is on a list which means our primary schools will only be open to children with a social worker and children of key workers on Monday 4 January. 21 other London boroughs are also on this list which appears to be based on case rates.

Businesses operating in Barking and Dagenham who have been impacted by local and national Covid-19 restrictions are being invited to check if they are eligible for grant support.

Businesses must complete an online application in order to receive a grant as there are four different types of grants all with different eligibility criteria and grant award amounts.

Residents of Barking and Dagenham are being encouraged to consider a career in local government by taking advantage of the opportunity to apply for a place on the National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP).

The NGDP is a fast-track two-year programme for local graduates to work across different council services to influence, shape and improve council services for residents.

Newly qualified graduates who are borough residents and looking for new opportunities in local government are welcome to apply.

Barking Riverside Limited and Thames Clippers have agreed a long-term contract to extend the capital’s leading River Bus service to the growing East London district. 

Expected to open Winter 2021, Barking Riverside will be Thames Clippers’ newest stop across the river network, which will expand the service to 24 locations along the River Thames, marking the ambition to move services to the heart of East London.