News | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Passed

Barking businesses achieve 100% pass rate in underage vape sales compliance checks

Fly-tipper caught on Stratton Drive

Dagenham property company fined nearly £2,000 after CCTV catches late-night fly-tipping

library

Barking and Dagenham libraries awarded £300,000 to boost community health and wellbeing through digital innovation

Counterfeit mobile phone covers

Thousands of pounds of counterfeit mobile phone accessories seized in Barking

2026 Women’s Recognition Event

Barking and Dagenham Council celebrates inspirational women at 2026 Women’s Recognition Event

Seized cigarettes

Barking and Dagenham Council seizes over £22,000 of illegal tobacco and shisha in crackdown

HAF

FREE* Easter holiday activities for young people in Barking and Dagenham

number 1 in London for giving residents their first preference secondary school

Barking and Dagenham top in London AGAIN for awarding young people their first‑preference secondary school

Collecting fly-tips

New crews and free collections: Barking and Dagenham Council steps up battle against fly-tipping

Sporting champions

Rising sports stars in Barking and Dagenham urged to apply for talent scheme fronted by Olympians and Paralympians

Stylised text saying WEM 2026 B&D Women’s Empowerment Month 2026

Barking and Dagenham launches 2026 Women’s Empowerment Month with inspiring ‘Give to Gain’ programme

Books

Barking and Dagenham libraries celebrate World Book Day with Usborne Book Fair

It Starts Here

Barking and Dagenham Council agrees new borough plan: It Starts Here: Partnerships for Change

27 February 2026