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This year Barking and Dagenham has achieved first preference primary school placements in London.
Figures show that out of 3,038 applications, 2,924 (96.25 per cent) of placements have been offered their first preference, far exceeding the capital’s average of 87.92 per cent, and outperforming every other London borough.
In preparation for the upcoming ban on disposable vapes in June, Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards Team recently conducted targeted enforcement operations across the borough in coordination with other Councils as part of a London-wide crackdown.
Six local heroes who help displaced residents from last summer’s fire have had their selfless service recognised by being honoured with a Leader’s Recognition Award by Cllr Darren Rodwell, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council
Residents and visitors of Barking and Dagenham can now park for free for up to one hour in both on street locations as well as some council-owned car parks.
Local businesses across Barking and Dagenham will now be able to grow their business, get support and opportunities to build capacity thanks to a partnership between the council and Barking Enterprise Centre (BEC).
Together First CIC GP Federation has launched a dedicated Routine Childhood Immunisations booking line on behalf of Barking & Dagenham GP Practices to improve vaccination rates in children under five across the borough.
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham’s The Wharf Studios today in his role as Royal Patron of The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB).
Planned raids by Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards team has resulted in a large haul of counterfeit goods, illicit cigarettes and vapes being confiscated.
The Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, Cllr Darren Rodwell has welcomed the reopening of Dagenham Police Station following its temporary closure for refurbishment.
