Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council7 days ago'Mass‑scale fraud' feared in council lettingsPolice believe hundreds of council-owned homes were fraudulently allocated for personal gain.7 days ago14 Jan 2026Council could face £6m bill over fire safety refitsTwo council-backed housing and commercial developments require major fire safety upgrades. 14 Jan 202613 Nov 2025New £5.8m hub aims to tackle 'dental desert'The new hub will aim to provide NHS dentistry to more than 5,000 patients a year.13 Nov 20251 Nov 2025'Giving back' to London's most indebted councilDana Benes says the Tots n Tunes sessions he runs helps him give back to the community that supported him.1 Nov 20255 Sep 2025Police arrest two in housing fraud investigationPolice investigating alleged housing fraud linked to Barking and Dagenham Council arrest two people.5 Sep 202521 Jul 2025Vulnerable girls 'sent to unregulated care homes'Barking and Dagenham Council spends £1.9m a year on housing 20 children seen as at high risk of harm.21 Jul 202516 Jul 2025'Unsung heroes' saved homes from grass fireRecent work by maintenance crews ensured the fire did not spread, the council leader says.16 Jul 202515 Jul 2025Four wildfires break out over 24 hours in LondonLondon Fire Brigade says it has fought more wildfires so far this summer than in the whole of 2024.15 Jul 202513 Jun 2025Watch: Idris Elba unveils celebratory stone at old collegeWatch the moment a paving stone recognising Idris Elba was revealed outside of his old college.13 Jun 2025...
