London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

As you may have heard, a fire took place at a block on Freshwater Road in Dagenham on Monday morning. Our thoughts are with everyone affected - we’re relieved that there is no loss of life and grateful that all residents are safe and accounted for. The building is privately owned and over 80 people were evacuated from it in the early hours of Monday morning. In these situations, the council’s primary role is to provide emergency support to all affected residents. Together with our partners, we have provided access to essential services, including emergency accommodation to residents who are unable to return home and have nowhere to stay. And working with housing providers, we’ll continue to support residents to secure longer term accommodation. At the same time, we set up a rest centre at Becontree Heath Leisure Centre, offering a safe space for residents, providing food, supplies and well-being support. Right now, we’re not accepting any donated items but we have set up a donations page where people can donate to help those who have lost everything. If you’d like to, you can contribute here: https://orlo.uk/x5e1Q so we can provide as much support as we can. We’d like to thank the London Fire Brigade for their bravery, other emergency services and charity organisations including the British Red Cross for their support in very difficult circumstances.

We’re proud our Social Value Policy continues to bring so many benefits to our borough. By asking companies we work with to put time and money back into the local economy, people and the environment, we’ve been able to secure support for things like: 🪴 Community gardens 👷 Employment workshops 🙋 Volunteering programmes And so much more. Find out more about it here: https://orlo.uk/Gh7rB

Want to get some one-to-one business advice and support? We’re hosting the team at Grow London Local over the next few weeks to provide local businesses some in person help. Want to know more and book onto a face-to-face meeting? Email: [email protected]

📰 Read all about it 📰 Local students’ hard work paid off as we celebrated another remarkable GCSE Results Day yesterday! Read more about how B&D students did here: https://orlo.uk/04hM7 We wish our pupils the very best of luck for the next stage of their education, training or employment. ❤️

Barking and Dagenham is not just any borough - it's a vibrant, culturally diverse community, and one of the fastest-growing areas in London. As the borough continues to evolve, we’re committed to making it a place where people are proud to live, work, study, and stay. With rapid population growth and transformative change happening around us, there’s no better time to further your career in a place where you can truly make a difference. Our Finance team is at the heart of this transformation. We’re expanding to ensure that finance is central to decision-making, helping the council achieve financial sustainability and adapt to the challenges faced by local government. We're currently recruiting for a range of both strategic and operational positions including: • Strategic Director of Resources (S151) • Director of Finance (Deputy S151) • Chief Accountant • Heads of Finance • Senior Finance Business Partners • Finance Business Partners • Accountant We're looking for people who are not only resilient and tenacious but also creative and innovative in their thinking. Our vacancies span both commercial and local authority accounting, providing a diverse range of possibilities. By joining us, you’ll be part of a proactive, innovative team that collaborates closely with key stakeholders to drive positive change across the borough. We offer a dynamic, fulfilling career path that promises diversity, excitement, and the opportunity to make a real impact. You can find out more about the roles here: https://orlo.uk/6ESF4

We're looking for a passionate Programme Manager to lead a transformative work programme for residents with learning disabilities and autism. You'll be collaborating across social care, health, and local communities and you'll implement recommendations to improve service delivery and cost efficiency. You'll manage complex change processes and ensure high-quality outcomes. - leading projects, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring robust governance. You will also design and execute effective communication strategies. For this role, you will need experience in adult and children’s social care in England. As well as a relevant degree or equivalent qualification/training (e.g., PRINCE 2, Agile, MSP). Salary: £74,311 - £79,446 Join us and make a difference! Apply now and find out more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/iChWo

Fantastic to see more homes being completed on what is one of the largest regeneration projects in London. We know it's not just houses that need to be built - but spaces for communities to thrive. That's why it's so important this developments includes valuable amenities and a large park area.

Today residents and staff came together as we celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day at Barking Town Hall! We’d like to wish a Happy Independence Day to all those celebrating across the world. In Barking and Dagenham, we unite in our diversity, as one borough, one community. #INDIAINDEPENDENCEDAY

Staff and residents came together today as we celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day at Barking Town Hall. We’d like to wish a Happy Independence Day to all those celebrating across the world. In Barking and Dagenham, we unite in our diversity, as one borough, one community. #PAKISTANINDEPENDENCEDAY

Exciting Opportunity: Senior Start for Life and Family Hub Project Coordinator (Salary: £39,951 - £42,840) Are you passionate about early intervention and supporting families? Join our team as a Senior Start for Life and Family Hub Project Coordinator! In this role, you'll be at the heart of our Family Hub Early Help programme, overseeing commissioned organisations, managing referral pathways, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. If you're a self-starter with a passion for making a difference, apply now to help us support families and children in our community. More info here 👉 https://orlo.uk/k8WBx #ProjectCoordinator #FamilyHubs #EarlyHelp #BarkingAndDagenham #CommunitySupport