Barking and Dagenham Council maintain an Approved Names List (ANL), which contains names approved for consideration when naming new streets and buildings in the borough.

Using a name from the ANL can help simplify and speed up the naming process, as the names have already been researched, considered and approved as part of the annual review process.

Approved Names List 2026 (PDF, 317.58 KB)

Suggest a Name

The choice of street and building names can help strengthen local identity and civic pride, and the Council encourages the use of names that reinforce the borough's local character and historic identity.

We run an annual consultation in July where we invite residents to suggest new names and themes for inclusion on the ANL.

This consultation gives local residents the opportunity to help shape the names that could be used in future developments and regeneration projects across the borough.

We are particularly interested in names that:

• celebrate people with strong, positive links to Barking and Dagenham
• reflect the borough's diverse communities and history
• recognise important local landmarks, events or themes
• help preserve the heritage and identity of the borough

Suggestions are considered by:

• the Street Naming and Numbering Team
• the Leader of the Council
• the Lead Member for Regeneration & Economic Development

If approved, names will be added to the ANL as part of the annual review.

Please note that certain criteria must be met before a name can be approved for inclusion on the list. Please see the Street Naming and Numbering Policy for full guidance.