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Mayor of London inviting Londoners to apply for free trees
The mayor of London has launched a new initiative for London residents which will see 55,000 trees given away to…
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Crowdfunder scheme launched to help community groups in Barking and Dagenham
In partnership, Crowdfunder and charitable foundation Trust for London have recently launched the ‘Make Change Happen’ scheme to help community…
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Parsloes Park development receives backing from Mayor of London’s office
The multi-million-pound redevelopment of Parsloes Park has moved a step closer to becoming a reality, following approval from the Mayor…
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Plans announced to restore Embassy Cinema to its former glory
Plans have been announced to redevelop a banqueting suite in Dagenham back to its former glory as an art deco…
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Number of people moving home increases
According to the latest research from Lloyds Bank, the number of people moving home increased for the first time in…
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Future Youth Zone in Dagenham praised by the Mayor of London
After his recent visit, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has praised the amazing work being done at the Future…
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Continued success for Barking and Dagenham a-level students
Yesterday, students from Barking and Dagenham received their A-Level results and many pupils were over the moon when many found…
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Landlords in Barking & Dagenham must apply for new licence
Private landlords in the Barking & Dagenham have been told that they need to apply for the new Selective Licencing…
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Dagenham youth club sees 4,000 members join in first two months
The youth club opened in Dagenham by Prince Harry in May has seen its 4,000th member join in its first…
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Major redevelopment plans for Barking town centre
Barking town centre will soon undergo a major redevelopment, as developers, Benson Elliott plan to build over 800 new homes.…
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Tenant Fee Act: Renting increased by eight per cent
According to the room share platform, Ideal Flatmate, the cost of renting a room in the UK has increased by…
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Parsloes Park development gets green light from Barking & Dagenham council
Plans to build three floodlit astroturf pitches and stands in Parsloes Park have been given the green light by Barking…
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Government approves Barking and Dagenham property licensing scheme
In a bid to protect tenants and crack down on rogue landlords, the Government have agreed on a five-year Property…
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Government approve licensing schemes to protect Barking & Dagenham renters
The Government has agreed a five-year property licensing scheme with Barking and Dagenham council, in a move that will offer…
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Thames Water announce plans to upgrade Beckton sewage treatment works
Thames Water has written to residents of Barking and Dagenham residents to inform them of plans to upgrade the Beckon…
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Smoke Alarms amongst top safety concerns landlords are failing to address
According to new research conducted by combined lettings inventory and property compliance specialists VeriSmart, smoke alarms are the top health…
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Iconic London markets set for relocation to Barking and Dagenham
The City of London Corporation has announced that Barking and Dagenham is the preferred option for the relocation of several…
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Remarkable first preference in primary school figures for Barking and Dagenham
A remarkable 94.89 per cent of parents have been given their first preference in primary school in Barking and Dagenham.…
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Time it takes to save for a deposit on a house has fallen
According to new research, the time it takes a single first-time buyer to save for a 15 per cent deposit…
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Rules for energy efficiency comes into force for landlords in England and Wales
New energy efficiency rules for landlords owning properties in the private rented sector in England and Wales have now come…
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New law introduced to ensure standards in rented accommodation
The Government has introduced a new law that will ensure that private and social rented properties meet certain safety standards…
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Refurbished Valence Park play area & sports facilities to reopen
The recent refurbishment to the play equipment and sporting facilities at Valence Park in Dagenham is set to be completed…
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Living near supermarkets and green space most important for British renters
According to the latest research living near a supermarket, green space and public transport links are the most important amenities…
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Landlord forum update
Arriving at the Barking learning centre at 6:34pm yesterday evening myself and my colleague Ryan entered the conference room and…
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Barking and Dagenham well above london average for preferred secondary school placement
According to official figures, almost three out of four young people in Barking and Dagenham will attend their first choice…
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New arts and culture programme launches in Barking and Dagenham
A new programme has launched in Barking and Dagenham to bring art and culture into social care services in the…
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Barking and Dagenham council take steps towards turning borough into a digital media powerhouse
Barking and Dagenham council have taken a major step forward in their bid to transform the borough into a ‘digital…
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Olympians join Dagenham residents for opening of brand new Olympic swimming pool
Last week residents of Dagenham came together for the opening of a brand new 50-metre Olympic length swimming pool at…
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University in Dagenham first in the country to go single use plastic free
A university in Dagenham has become the first in the country to take measure towards helping the environment by removing…
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New research conducted into average cost of moving house in uk
According to a new study the average homeowner in the UK spent more than £10,000 when moving home in 2018,…
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Valence Park regeneration begins following successful crowdfunding campaign
Local Barking and Dagenham Campaigner, Lisa Adams’, dream of regenerating Valence Park has begun to be realised after the finances…
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Broadband connectivity one of the main factors when choosing new home
According to new research, broadband connectivity is now seen as one of the most important factors to consider when choosing…
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Barking and Dagenham heads chart for youngsters attending higher education
According to a new report, Barking and Dagenham has experienced the highest increase in young people from the borough attending…
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Abbey sports centre redevelopment gets green light
The proposed redevelopment of the old Abbey sports centre in Barking has been given the green light to begin despite…
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Building work begins on river roding development
Building work has officially started on a brand new £300 million development in the Barking and Dagenham region. The development…
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Christmas hours at Brookings
December is here and the festive season is starting to swing into action. Here at Brookings, we’re already taking steps…
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Barking residents set to benefit from £1 million construction skills grant
Over 1200 local residents in Barking and Dagenham are set to benefit from training opportunities in the construction industry after…
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Barking and Dagenham given look into the future as doors to youth zone opened for first time
The first glimpse into the future for children in Barking and Dagenham was given this week as the doors to…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Now that Halloween and Bonfire night are out the way, everything is starting to feel a little bit festive in…
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Dagenham school wins national education award
A school in Dagenham has been crowned school of the year at a national education awards ceremony. Jo Richardson Community…
