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A property in Barking has been issued with a Partial Closure Order after Barking and Dagenham Council and the Police responded to multiple reports of serious antisocial behaviour.
Barking and Dagenham Council has announced ambitious plans to transform care for high-risk children in the borough, following a provisional offer of £5.4 million from the Department for Education (DfE). The funding is part of a wider £11 million capital investment by the council over the next decade to build and refurbish specialist homes for vulnerable young people. The DfE is match funding the capital portion of this investment.
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.
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.
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.
Valence House has been awarded Full Accreditation status by Arts Council England on behalf of the UK Accreditation Partnership - a mark of national excellence in museum management, care, and public engagement.
