London councils vary wildly in garden waste collection fees. Some charge up to £101 yearly, while others offer free service. London Garden Bin Collection Prices Vary Up to £101 Across Boroughs Spring is coming, so London gardens need care. Some councils charge extra for collecting garden waste, while others offer this service for free. Garden…
Council approves cuts to council tax support affecting low income residents. A fund will aid at-risk locals. Barking and Dagenham Approves Council Tax Support Cut Plan The council in Barking and Dagenham made a tough choice, voting to cut council tax help, a move affecting low-income people. It could save the council £3 million next…
Labour’s Rubina Siddiqui wins Barking and Dagenham by election after Glenda Paddle’s death. Low voter turnout. Labour Retains Barking Dagenham Council Seat After By Election Hey, guess what happened in Barking and Dagenham? Labour kept their council seat. It was in Whalebone ward, after a vote on Thursday. Rubina Siddiqui is the new councillor. She’s…
Residents petition for action to solve the litter problem. Over 200 people signed in Barking and Dagenham. Litter Crisis Sparks Petition in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham A petition asking the council for action on litter has garnered over 200 signatures in Barking and Dagenham. Olivia Virag, a resident, started the petition. She voices…