We're shaping our #HousingStrategy for the next 10 years – & we want to hear from you! 📣 What does good housing mean to you? What are the biggest challenges? How can we do better? Join one of our upcoming sessions on 12 & 30 Sept - book now👇🏾 orlo.uk/02h94

There's still time to come along to the Women's Museum to uncover the stories of maps and how they tell the history and heritage of India and Pakistan. It's a FREE event running until 4pm 🙌🏽 Find out more👇🏾 orlo.uk/E0Ii5 Cllr Saima Ashraf

Not sure what you can put in your household bins, or how to get rid of the things we don't collect? Please check our website. Putting batteries or electricals in your bins can cause dangerous fires. Getting it right matters. ℹ️ orlo.uk/SsU21 #CleanerGreenerBD 💚

⏳ Last chance alert! Tomorrow is your final opportunity to nominate someone for our #BlackHistoryMonth 2025 Hall of Fame! 📩 Email: [email protected] 📝 Include a short (max 80 words) description of their impact. Let’s celebrate those who inspire 💫

🚨 Today’s your last chance! Nominate someone for our #BlackHistoryMonth 2025 Hall of Fame before it’s too late! 📩 Email: [email protected] 📝 Include a short (max 80 words) description of their impact. Let’s honour those who inspire 💫

🧑‍🎓 Check out the Adult College’s prospectus here: orlo.uk/Vns4b From sewing to social care, there’s a broad range of course on offer to all residents! Find out more about the Adult College here: orlo.uk/3sesC

It's time to get CREATIVE!🎨🖌️ Join us for PLAY on Saturday 13 September, 12 - 3pm at the Women's Museum 🤩 This free, fun family workshop is for kids of all ages (and parents too!)😜 No booking required - simply drop in!👇🏾 orlo.uk/8s4LY Cllr Saima Ashraf

Come along to FREE Wellbeing Sessions on Fridays 10.45-11.45am at the Women's Museum. Led by healing artist Jaha Browne, we'll focus on breathing techniques to help you relax & reset. Suitable for 18+ & no experience needed! Book here👇🏾 orlo.uk/SWafr Cllr Saima Ashraf

Barking & Dagenham are plugged in! We’ve been busy rolling out smart EV chargers across the borough, and the results are already electric 🔌✨ ⚡ 95 chargers live (and counting…) ⚡ 150 more on the way soon ⚡ Helping residents without driveways make the switch ⚡ A

Private Fostering – do you know the signs? Are you or someone you know looking after someone else’s child? This could be classed as a Private Fostering situation, and you may need to tell us as the local authority. Find out more here: orlo.uk/WkAF1

FREE REPAIRS! 📍 Kingsley Hall Community Centre, Parsloes Ave 📆 Saturday 20 September (11am to 2pm) Get help repairing: 🚲 bikes 👚 clothes 💻 digital devices and home appliances PLUS a children's clothes and toy swap AND small electricals recycling ♻️ #CleanerGreenerBD💚

We're shaping our #HousingStrategy for the next 10 years – & we want to hear from you! 📣 What does good housing mean to you? What are the biggest challenges? How can we do better? Join one of our upcoming sessions on 12 & 30 Sept - book now👇🏾 orlo.uk/XUske

The Childcare Choices site has evolved into the Best Start in Life parent hub - it still features the childcare support eligibility checker and now includes helpful info from pregnancy to early years! Take a look: orlo.uk/On44S

📢 Emergency Alert Test – Sunday 7 September, 3pm A loud alert will sound on phones on Sunday 7 September at 3pm as part of a UK gov test. No action needed. ⚠️ Hidden phone for safety? Read this: orlo.uk/88Zwf ℹ️ More info: orlo.uk/PnvHL

Come along to a new community yoga class this Sunday, 7 September, 12.30pm at Barking Learning Centre. The beginner friendly class is open to both women and men! The session is £2 and you can book your space here: orlo.uk/tB0qw Hurry, spaces are limited!

TRAFFIC UPDATE | Please note there may be heavy traffic in and around Gurdwara Way tomorrow, Sunday 7 September, between 10.30am to 1pm - please use alternative routes during this time.

It's time to get CREATIVE!🎨🖌️ Join us for PLAY on Saturday 13 September, 12 - 3pm at the Women's Museum 🤩 This free, fun family workshop is for kids of all ages (and parents too!)😜 No booking required - simply drop in!👇🏾 orlo.uk/RGVNt Cllr Saima Ashraf

TRAFFIC UPDATE | Please note there may be heavy traffic in and around Gurdwara Way between 10.30am to 1pm today - please use alternative routes during this time.

📢 Emergency Alert Test – 3pm Today A loud alert will sound on phones at 3pm as part of a UK gov test. No action needed. ⚠️ Hidden phone for safety? Read this: orlo.uk/4wCzD ℹ️ More info: orlo.uk/fuItX

NEWS | 94% of local businesses pass Trading Standards summer operation Out of 71 businesses tested, only four sold age-restricted items to the young people, meaning 94% of businesses passed the checks. Read more here: orlo.uk/4yVy1