Information for contractors The Council requires all major commercial and residential developments in the borough to provide local employment, training and supply chain benefits during their construction phase. Commercial developments […]
Employment and training –Construction Employment Our free recruitment service has a dedicated construction team that provides a matching service for construction companies and local people seeking to work in construction
Barking and Dagenham Council believes that local authorities have an important role to play in shaping their local economies. This section of the website provides information about how we are
Food In 2022, we secured £1m from the City of London Corporation to invest in: Skills and resources for residents and community organisations to grow, cook and eat more affordable,
Good Food Enterprise We have increased the number of food stalls in Barking market and supported a new street food hub and community kitchen at Factory 15 on Linton Road
Social Value The Council procures millions of pounds’ worth of goods and services for residents each year. We work to maximise the impact of this procurement for local the community,
Film The Council’s film locations service, Film Barking and Dagenham, has been building Barking and Dagenham’s reputation as a filming destination for over a decade. With demand growing, in 2021
School programmes – Construction We work with local schools and colleges to build understanding and interest among local young people in careers in construction and the built environment – building
Health and Care The care sector is a significant employer in Barking and Dagenham. It accounts for 10% of all our employment, providing over 8,000 local jobs and supporting some
Find local and national support for your organisation Are you looking for a studio, office or retail space in the borough? Do you want advice, business finance or mentoring? Looking
