News | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Womens Museum

Art continues to move east as Barking and Dagenham Women’s Museum reopens March 12 with bold new exhibition

13 February 2026

In handcuffs

Rogue trader jailed for three years following major Trading Standards investigation

10 February 2026

Gascoigne Estate Day of Action

#CleanerBD: Barking and Dagenham Council and Reside team up to combat waste issues at Gascoigne

6 February 2026

Barking Town Hall

“All corners of the borough will benefit” - Council approves Pride in Place funding allocation

23 January 2026

LGA peer review

Punching above its weight: Council praised in LGA Peer Review for innovation, leadership and community impact

21 January 2026

cigarette on floor

Failing to pay a littering fine costs driver over £1,400

20 January 2026

prohibited alcohol

Barking and Dagenham Council hails 100% compliance in festive alcohol crackdown

Prohibited knives

Barking and Dagenham businesses praised after passing festive knife sale checks

counterfeit and unsafe goods

Thousands of pounds’ worth of counterfeit and unsafe goods seized in Barking

cigarette on floor

Driver fined after failing to identify motorist following littering incident

#CleanerBD: Nearly four tonnes cleared in Green Lane Day of Action

31 December 2025

Kids with toys and confetti

Barking and Dagenham Charity Hub Toy Drive brings Christmas cheer to local children

19 December 2025

BTH

Council wins appeal against solicitors over “misconceived” claim

17 December 2025