Services | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Safe Havens

Barking and Dagenham Inclusion Team

Private sector housing

Most privately rented properties in Barking and Dagenham need a property licence.

Cost of living support

Barking and Dagenham digital services design guide

Use consistent and customer focused experiences on Barking and Dagenham digital products.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - 1926 to 2022

We join the nation in mourning, following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which was announced on Thursday 8 September 2022.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Following the Government’s plan for living with COVID-19, routine testing for the public ended on 31 March 2022. Test sites have now closed.

The government has published its plan for living with COVID-19. This plan includes no longer needing to self-isolate if you have COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone who has it. You also no longer need to take daily tests as a contact of someone with COVID-19. Instead it is advised to:

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Services A-Z

Roads and pavements

Information on road safety, streetworks and closures

Pests, pollution, noise and food

Your local environment; control of pests, pollution and air quality, noise and food and hygiene

Community safety and crime

Digital at Barking and Dagenham

Find out what support you can get to help you get online.

Leisure, parks, history and culture

Information on leisure and park facilities and filming in Barking and Dagenham.

Council and democracy

Information about our councillors, elections, the borough and how the we work

My B&D help

Get help with your My B&D account

Children, young people and families

Information on early years, safeguarding, providers and other support for young people and families

Adult social care

Council tenant and leaseholder services

Money and debt

Find out more about our Homes and Money Hubs and what other services are available.

Housing

Business

Information for businesses including business rates and licensing.

Jobs and careers

View and apply for jobs at Barking and Dagenham council.

Planning, building control and local land charges

Be First are a regeneration company wholly owned by Barking and Dagenham to create great places for our residents and communities to live and work. As part of this partnership role, Be First deliver planning, building control and local land charges.

Births, Deaths, Marriages and Nationality

How to register births, deaths, give notice of marriage, order certificates and more registrar services.

Rubbish & Recycling

Learn about recycling and bin collection for residents, businesses and other organisations, across the borough.

Schools and learning

Find information on admissions, schools in the borough, their services and other types of education and learning available

Benefits and support

Find out what support you're eligible for.

Parking

Pay, or challenge a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), Apply for a parking permit, find information on restrictions and parking in the area, blue badge parking, dropped kerbs, parking bay suspension, or report an abandoned or untaxed vehicle.

Libraries and local history

Where our libraries and how to use them

Planning

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Council Tax

Find out how to pay your Council Tax, manage your account online and find out if you’re eligible for lower payments/financial help.