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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.
The Transgender flag has been raised above Barking Town to mark Transgender Awareness Week.
Councillors were joined by staff and local residents on Monday, 14 November at 12.30pm to hoist the blue, pink, and white colours of the Trans flag aloft.
To mark Inter Faith Week and celebrate the diversity of the local community, earlier today (Monday 14 November) the council held a flag raising event outside Barking Town Hall with faith leaders, councillors, local school children and residents to mark this special occasion.
More than 3,500 people gathered on Abbey Green in Barking on Sunday evening (6 November) to watch an award-winning laser lightshow, as part of the borough’s Bonfire Night celebrations in partnership with Creative Barking and Dagenham.
A planned operation by Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standard’s Service has resulted in more than 500 illicit disposable vapes being confiscated from two local shops.
Barking and Dagenham will remember all those who died in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today, with a number of memorial services taking place across the borough from 11 to 13 November.
Six drivers have been found guilty at court after they were found illegally using Blue Badges on their vehicles by Barking and Dagenham Council enforcement officers.
