Residents and community groups have the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions women have made in Barking and Dagenham as part of the council’s Women’s Empowerment Month in March.

A Barking resident has been fined over £1,700 after failing to identify the driver of his vehicle who had been seen littering from the car window.

This February marks the 20th anniversary of LGBT+ History Month, and Barking and Dagenham Council is proud to join the nationwide celebration under the theme "Activism and Social Change." This theme underscores the pivotal role that LGBT+ individuals have played in advocating for and achieving social progress, benefiting not only the LGBT+ community but society as a whole.

Barking and Dagenham Council is committed to tackling antisocial behaviour and has recently prosecuted a man at court for continuous noise nuisance.

More than 5,600 visitors flocked to Abbey Leisure Centre on Saturday for a free family open day featuring Team GB athlete and TV personality Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.

A home Office-led operation has resulted in a shop in Dagenham losing its licence after multiple contraventions were uncovered.

#StepUpToSocialWork a hugely rewarding programme and could be your next career.

Two leisure centres in Barking and Dagenham have undergone extensive gym upgrades worth £850,000, marking a significant enhancement to the borough's fitness infrastructure.

Barking and Dagenham Council and the Metropolitan Police Service are aware that residents are currently facing with anti-social behaviour, the cost of living and other worrying factors.

Barking and Dagenham Council will be introducing a new Selective Licensing Scheme to improve the management and quality of private rental homes across the borough.