Barking and Dagenham community-led neighbourhood plan
Barking and Dagenham Council's cabinet approved a new community-led neighbourhood plan in July 2025, aiming to address local issues and align future strategies.
Barking and Dagenham Council's cabinet approved a new direction of travel for the council in July 2025, which includes embarking on a community-led neighbourhood plan. The plan aims to address key local issues and foster a stronger sense of community within the borough.
The new plan is intended to ensure future strategies align with borough-wide strategies and policies, and will replace the Borough Manifesto from 2017. Future strategies and plans are expected to align with 'Our B&D' and demonstrate a golden thread of strategy and delivery.
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