Trading Standards seize £17,700 worth of illegal tobacco and vapes in Barking and Dagenham over a two-day operation, Several premises were found to contain sophisticated concealments behind cabinets and above false ceilings designed to hide illegal products.
Doctors in north east London are reminding people that choosing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help them get the treatment they need faster.
With record demand for A&E and ambulances adding to pressure on services, GPs in north east London are also reminding people that choosing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help them get the treatment they need faster.
The initiative directly supports the borough’s Libraries Strategy and Digital Strategy, ensuring libraries continue to evolve as dynamic, inclusive and community-centred spaces. The programme runs at six libraries, turning them into Digital Inclusion Hubs offering free access to devices, data, and digital skills training for residents of all ages.
Rewilding East London will be delivered in partnership between London Wildlife Trust and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and supported by the Mayor of London. The project will increase local biodiversity while improving access to nature, outdoor learning, and create opportunities for growth. It forms part of London Wildlife Trust’s wider mission to restore nature, enrich ecosystems, and reconnect people with wildlife across the capital.
Barking and Dagenham Council has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for its adult social care services, making it one of only three local authorities in England to achieve the highest possible rating under the CQC’s new assessment framework.
#ItStartsHere, Residents pledge to keep the borough clean alongside Barking and Dagenham Council. Known as Cleaner BD is rallying the community to take pride in their neighbourhoods and tackle litter, fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour head-on.
Barking and Dagenham has been chosen as one of the first areas in England to join a new NHS neighbourhood health programme. The initiative will bring health, social care and community services closer to where people live, particularly for residents with long-term conditions like diabetes and arthritis. Local NHS and council teams will now benefit from national expert support, sharing their learning with the rest of England. The borough was selected thanks to its strong track record in partnership working and early support schemes that have already helped over 1,000 residents.
Residents can expand their knowledge, improve their wellbeing, or take the first steps towards a new career as Barking and Dagenham Adult College launches its 2025/26 prospectus. Whether you’re looking to get the skills needed to work or you just want to learn something new.
Seven Barking and Dagenham parks have once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award managed by Keep Britain Tidy – Is a mark of excellence given to well-managed parks and green spaces.
People living in East London can access a new Mental Health Crisis support line by calling NHS 111 and selecting option 2, to get through to a local service and support.
