Cllr Dominic Twomey, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council

23/04/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A very Happy St. George’s Day in Barking and Dagenham.

The St. George’s flag is flying proudly outside Barking Town Hall today 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

14/04/2026

Wishing a very Happy Vaisakhi to all who are celebrating in Barking and Dagenham today!

05/04/2026

A very Happy Easter to everyone celebrating this Holy Day.

However you mark it, I hope that it is a happy, joyful day spent with family, friends and neighbours.

03/04/2026

Good Friday is a poignant day in Holy Week, a day to come together and give thanks, and to reflect on Christ's sacrifice and his teachings of compassion and forgiveness.

I wish all Christians in Barking & Dagenham a blessed, peaceful day.

26/03/2026

Great to join the community-led celebration of 55 years Independence for Bangladesh today!

The opportunity to organise a celebration like this is open to all groups, and I look forward to joining a similar event for Autism Acceptance on Monday led by the Sycamore Trust.

26/03/2026

What a fantastic new resource: a brand new youth centre for the borough in Marks Gate.

We are committed to working with young people in the borough to have their own facilities that they can be proud of, and spaces where they can meet each other and get support and guidance to maximise their opportunities.

25/03/2026

Had a great morning at yesterday’s Barking & Dagenham Chamber of Commerce networking event hosted by Future Youth Zone. Thank you to the Chamber for inviting me to speak, and to all the brilliant local businesses who took the time to connect. It was great to hear your stories, your ambitions, and the work you're doing to drive growth in Barking and Dagenham.

Events like these show the power of collaboration. Whether you’re a start up, an established business, or a growing social enterprise, strong networks help unlock new opportunities and the event was a brilliant reminder of the talent and energy we have right here in our borough.

As a council, we’re focused on building a strong, inclusive, and opportunity rich local economy. That’s exactly what our campaign is all about showcasing the incredible things already happening in Barking & Dagenham and shining a spotlight on the people and organisations who are shaping our future. So, make sure to sign up and become a member of the chamber’s today.

And if you’re a local business and want to keep up to date with the latest support and events – I recommend you sign up to our Business Forum newsletter by emailing [email protected].

23/03/2026

A handy list here of local activities for the Easter break

Families looking for fun activities this Easter break won’t need to travel far, as Barking and Dagenham is packed with events, exhibitions and outdoor adventures for residents of all ages.

20/03/2026

£40m of government Pride in Place investment coming our way. Fantastic news.

20/03/2026

Great to see a production about the hugely successful Dagenham Invincibles WW1-time women’s football team. Fantastic that some shows are already sold out.

Tickets are now available for The Invincibles at Headgate Theatre Auditorium, Colchester between Wednesday 22nd April 2026 and Saturday 25th April 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

19/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone who will be celebrating in Barking and Dagenham. Wishing you all a peaceful and enjoyable day with family, friends and neighbours.

18/03/2026

It was fantastic to join Barking & Dagenham College students for this. Thank you for the questions and the chance to answer them with you in this way.