Planned raids by Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards team has resulted in a large haul of counterfeit goods, illicit cigarettes and vapes being confiscated.

A Tower Hamlets resident who was caught dropping a cigarette on the floor from the window of a rented car has been found guilty in court.

It was a victorious week for the Trading Standards Team at Barking and Dagenham Council, last week, as they brought home three industry awards.

The Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, Cllr Darren Rodwell has welcomed the reopening of Dagenham Police Station following its temporary closure for refurbishment.

Barking and Dagenham Council has become the latest local authority in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter today.

On 11 November 2023 a balcony fascia fell from a first-floor balcony at Weavers Quarter Estate in Barking. Thankfully no one was hurt, and it did not affect the structural integrity of the building or balcony.

Weavers Quarter was built by Bouygues on behalf of the development managers, the housing association L&Q, who retain responsibility for managing concerns about the building quality, including latent defects. Barking and Dagenham Council owns the freehold on the land.

Eligible residents can now get their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations for free and on a walk-in basis at a number of pharmacies across the borough.

In a bid to equip their frontline staff for any situation, Barking and Dagenham Council have trained several officers in bleed first aid training on how to treat a stab wound.

Trading Standards Officers from Barking and Dagenham Council are taking action against a shop after they confiscated 51 counterfeit items.

Barking and Dagenham is set to celebrate Inter Faith Week 2023 with a range of faith venue open days and a special flag raising event scheduled to take place in the borough.