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Our B&D

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Barking and Dagenham Council is developing a new community-led neighbourhood plan, 'Our B&D', to replace the 2017 Borough Manifesto.

Barking and Dagenham Council's cabinet approved a new direction for the council in July 2025, embarking on a community-led neighbourhood plan known as 'Our B&D'. This initiative aims to address local issues and foster community, replacing the Borough Manifesto from 2017. Future strategies and plans will be expected to align with 'Our B&D'.

The plan is described as a refreshed place-based vision for the borough, intended to ensure future strategies align with borough-wide policies. Cllr Dominic Twomey, Leader of the Council, stated it would tackle significant issues and move the council forward.

Key facts

  1. Barking and Dagenham Council's cabinet approved a new direction for a community-led neighbourhood plan in July 2025. Source
  2. The 'Our B&D' plan will replace the Borough Manifesto from 2017. Source
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