News | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Green Flag

Barking and Dagenham celebrates seven Green Flag Award wins for its parks and green spaces

Eyesore garden - before and after

Eyesore garden transformed following council action

Litter Heroes

Eastbury Community School pupils become Litter Heroes

Fine

Dagenham business fined for failing to provide waste documents

Fly-tipping on Gale Street and Rugby Road

Dagenham fly-tipper fined £2,000 after being caught on council CCTV

Summer Streets

Barking and Dagenham council secures £100k through Mayor of London's Summer Streets programme

Seized music equipment

Council cracks down on persistent noise nuisance with equipment seizure

PREVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

FREE* activities! | ages 4-16 | get creative, sporty & more! + a meal is included with every activity

Seized cigarettes

Trading Standards seize over £15,000 of illegal tobacco, vapes and medicines in borough crackdown

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East London council’s social value policy brings rewards to community

gardener comp of the year

Blooming brilliant: Barking and Dagenham council launches Gardener of the Year competition

Barking and Dagenham council invites residents to celebrate Refugee Week 2026

father and son basketball

Refurbished Barking basketball court to host community open day