Eastbury

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Surgeries for Eastbury ward residents take place at Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking, Essex, IG11 9SN

The next surgeries are on Sunday 5th October 2025 and Sunday 9th November 2025. All take place between 2pm and 3pm.

You can also email your Councillors at faraaz.shaukat@lbbd.gov.uk or mohammed.khan2@lbbd.gov.uk or emily.rodwell@lbbd.gov.uk

Surgeries for Eastbury ward residents take place at Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking, Essex, IG11 9SN

In Eastbury you’re represented by three Labour Councillors. Emily Rodwell, Faraaz Shaukat and Mohammed Khan.

On this page you can keep up-to-date with what your Labour Councillors and the wider Labour team are doing locally on your behalf.

If you need help from your Councillors, click ‘surgery details’ above.

  • News in Eastbury

    News in Eastbury

    Our team were out in force across Eastbury ward today, starting from Lambourne Road and Dawson Avenue. We were delivering the latest news from our Labour MP Nesil Caliskan.

    Our MPs and Councillors work hard to both listen to residents and to share the work and campaigns they’re doing on your behalf.

    Our volunteers will continue these deliveries over the coming days. Do keep an eye out for the latest newsletter.

    As always you can also keep up-to-date with Nesil’s work and campaigns on her website.

  • Becontree Station step-free feasibility study

    Following months of campaigning by Labour Councillors, Transport for London have agreed to conduct a feasibility study into making Becontree Station and Dagenham East Station step-free, potentially paving the way for making the stations more accessible.

    Labour Leader of Barking & Dagenham Council, Dominic Twomey, said “I wholeheartedly welcome this decision from the Mayor of London to conduct these studies. These are two of the borough’s busiest stations, but they lack much needed step-free access. Inclusive transport options are vital for our community, especially for residents and visitors with limited mobility, parents with prams, and elderly members of our borough.

    “Hundreds of residents signed our petition asking for TfL to increase accessibility at Dagenham East, which the Mayor’s announcement recognised. Transport improvement remains a key priority in Barking and Dagenham and we will work closely with TfL and other partners to continue to improve transport infrastructure in our borough.”

    Over the last few years public transport has improved significantly in the Borough with the introduction of the:

    • Overground line extension to Barking Riverside
    • the Superloop bus service
    • the Thames Clipper at Barking Riverside, connecting the borough to the city 
    • more cycle paths and the introduction of E-bikes

  • Eastbury Manor goes digital

    Eastbury Manor goes digital

    Local residents will know Eastbury Manor House, the Elizabethan gentry house with a remarkable history, set in tranquil heritage gardens that gives its name to the ward.

    Labour Councillors have welcomed the release of a new digital guide. In partnership with Bloomberg Connects, Eastbury Manor House has launched new free digital guide. You can download the app here.

    Alongside a new official guidebook, Eastbury Manor have released a dynamic digital guide designed to enhance the visitor experience and celebrate the legacy of the striking Elizabethan gentry house.  

    Councillor Saima Ashraf, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Community Leadership and Engagement said: “This marks a significant milestone in our mission to make heritage more accessible and engaging for all. 

    “Eastbury Manor House has a special place in our hearts and tells an important part of our borough’s history. 

    “I’m thrilled that these new resources offer our visitors fresh perspectives and a deeper connection to Eastbury’s past.” 

  • Monteagle Primary School gets breakfast club bonus.

    Labour MP for Barking, Nesil Caliskan, has revealed that Monteagle Primary School in Eastbury Ward is being funded to provide free breakfast clubs as part of the Labour government’s national roll out.

    Nesil Caliskan, celebrated the plans during a statement from the Education Secretary in the House of Commons on Monday 14 July, raising the importance breakfast clubs play to support families with food insecurity and help boost school attendance.

    Nesil Caliskan MP added: “Every child should start their school day with a full tummy, hungry to learn – and not hungry for food.”

    “I’m backing this Labour government’s Plan for Change to make that a reality, with free breakfast clubs to keep money in families’ pockets and children ready to learn.

    “I’m grateful this government is funding Barking’s schools for important programmes like free breakfast clubs. The evidence shows they will help boost attendance rates and improve student performance in Barking.”

    This investment is part of the Labour government’s Plan for Change and is expected to help parents in Barking and Dagenham save an estimated £450 per year.

    Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, said:

    “I have been clear that giving every child the best start in life is my top priority, and integral to our mission to ensure tens of thousands more children – a record share – are school ready every year.”

    “That’s why despite the inherited challenges we face, we are pressing ahead with the investment and leadership needed to make sure that every child, regardless of background, can access the high-quality early education they deserve.”

    “Today marks an important step towards an early years system that is accessible for parents, sustainable for providers, and better serves children’s development.”