News | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

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Barking and Dagenham Council names Artsdepot to drive new era for Broadway Theatre

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New London-wide report shows Barking and Dagenham showing leadership in food support 

Fanshawe Community Hub

New leaseholder announced for Fanshawe Community Centre

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

counterfeit and unsafe goods

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

Prohibited knives

Barking and Dagenham businesses praised after passing festive knife sale checks

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

Total Seizure

Joint crackdown on illegal goods in Barking Town Centre leads to arrest and £6,000 seizure

17 December 2025

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Council wins appeal against solicitors over “misconceived” claim

17 December 2025

Tobacco found in ceiling

Trading Standards seize £17,700 worth of illegal tobacco and vapes in Barking and Dagenham

15 December 2025