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*The HAF Programme is free for children who receive benefit-related free school meals, with affordable paid places available. From sports and swimming to arts, drama, and outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The programme also includes dedicated activities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
A local business on the Heathway, Dagenham has partnered with Barking and Dagenham Council to address ongoing fly-tipping issues on a service road located behind their premises.
A Chelmsford business has been found guilty at court for failing to provide the details of the driver of their company vehicle who was caught littering in Dagenham.
Barking and Dagenham Council is proud to announce its new LGBT+ History Month programme, which will feature a variety of events and initiatives to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of members of the LGBT+ community.
The news that Dagenham Heathway has been granted £10.8m in the second round of the government’s Levelling Up funding bid has been welcome despite disappointment of another bid for Barking Town Centre not receiving funding.
Nominations for this year’s Women’s Empowerment Month Awards are set to close at the end of January – so hurry up and help shine a spotlight on an unsung hero.
Barking and Dagenham Council is encouraging community and voluntary organisations to apply for funding to help with their work to reduce crime and improve community safety in the borough.
In the lead up to Christmas, Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards Officers raided several shops across the borough and seized thousands of illegal cigarettes and medicines that were being sold to local people.
Back in the Spring, Barking and Dagenham Council Park Rangers asked residents to show off their photography skills, for a local environment photo competition called ‘Wild and Free’.