News | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Shows King Charles and Queen Camilla with a local nursery group from Barking

Royal visit highlights Barking and Dagenham’s community projects and world class film studio

18 February 2026

Stall at jobs fair

Huge apprenticeships jobs fair caps off National Apprenticeship Week in Barking and Dagenham

16 February 2026

Dagenham Heathway

Residents invited to have their say on plans to transform Dagenham Heathway

16 February 2026

HAF promotional poster

Four Days of FREE* Fun for the kids: Easter HAF programme returns

ShowerBox launch event

East London Council launches UK’s first purpose-built shower for the homeless

PCN increase

Notice of changes to penalty charges and additional fees

Safer Neighbourhood Board

Safer Neighbourhood Board: Police announce decreases in crime across Barking and Dagenham

Rugby Road

Persistent property offender ordered to pay £146.5k

Cllr Ashraf, CE of B&D and Al Madina colleague

Barking and Dagenham Council completes £400,000 Chadwell Heath Cemetery improvement works

Anti-violence and aggression towards staff

Barking and Dagenham Council says #NoMore abuse towards staff

pic of young mayor

Meet Raspreet, Barking and Dagenham's new Young Mayor

Pupil is holding hand up in a classroom

Barking and Dagenham tops London table for first preference secondary schools

wem

Celebrating Women's Empowerment Month with a Vibrant Programme of Events