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

Messy garden

Messy gardens prove costly for Dagenham man

Good Food Plan launch 2 April 2025

“Good food for all” - East London council signs up to net zero food target and launches pioneering plan for local food 

Town Hall

Council tenant found guilty and sentenced for housing fraud

girl with easter eggs in basket

Celebrate Spring and Easter with family friendly events in Barking and Dagenham

'Children thinking in different ways is a gift' quote

“Children thinking in different ways is a gift” - Secretary of State recognises Becontree Primary School as an exemplar of inclusive schooling

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