News | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Short Blue Food Court

Barking Town Centre to host two free family-friendly events and launch new street food market in October

15 October 2026

Eastbury halloween

Pop it in the diary! 10 things you won’t want to miss in Barking and Dagenham this Autumn

12 October 2026

Fine

Rogue trader ordered to repay £188,000 to victims following Barking and Dagenham Council investigation

Winners Gill and Peter

Barking and Dagenham crowns first-ever Gardener of the Year winners

Regained posession

Council cracks down on properties linked to crime and anti-social behaviour

Cigarette on floor

Ilford man found guilty at court following littering offence investigation

Fly-tip on green space

Local fly-tippers ordered to pay more than £2,200 as council continues crack down

Closure order issued

Closure orders protect vulnerable residents from harm

Tennis girl

Families encouraged to rediscover Barking and Dagenham this summer as It Starts Here campaign returns

New energy efficient parking fleet

Parking Enforcement Team upgrades to greener, more efficient fleet

Seized vapes

Trading Standards steps up action on underage sales during summer holidays

Counterfeit West Ham top

Residents warned to watch out for counterfeit football shirts ahead of new season

Have your say

Residents invited to have their say on Barking and Dagenham Council's Gambling Policy