Alibon

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If you have any local issues which your Councillors can help with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.:

You can drop them an email at dorothy.akwaboah@lbbd.gov.uk or john.dulwich@lbbd.gov.uk

In Alibon ward you’re represented by two Labour Councillors. Dorothy Akwaboah and John Dulwich.

On this page you can find out what your Labour Councillors and the wider Labour team are doing on your behalf, and what’s going on locally.

If you need help from your Councillors, click ‘surgery details’ above to find out where you can meet your councillors or how to contact them.

  • Alibon Ward Updates

    Our latest update from your councillors in Alibon ward

    Greenspace Enhancements

    We all know that improving green space is essential for environmental health, community well-being, and climate resilience. We’ve worked closely with residents to understand their needs and deliver meaningful upgrades.

    Pondfield Park:

    •  New play equipment installed to benefit all members of the community, encouraging active use by residents of all ages.

    •  Refurbished basketball hoops have revitalised the court and made it more inviting.

    •  Football pitch goalposts relocated to prevent play in muddy areas during wet weather.

    We continue to collaborate with council officers on further improvements, always in consultation with residents.

    Tackling Fly-Tipping

    •  We remain vigilant across the ward, ensuring any incidents of fly-tipping are reported and cleared promptly to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

    Anti-Social Behaviour Prevention

    •  We actively listen to residents and work with council officers to implement solutions that improve the local environment.

    •  Example: In Hunter’s Square, persistent fly-tipping on the green was resolved by installing a surrounding fence.

    We work closely with our local Safe Neighbourhood Team officers to ensure any pockets or hot spots of crime are zoomed in on and tackled.

    Beautiful Gardens Initiative

    •  Residents are encouraged to maintain tidy and attractive gardens. This has fostered a sense of pride in both the ward and the wider borough.

  • Alibon Walk Door Knocking

    Your Labour Community Team were out in Alibon Ward today, knocking on residents’ doors, offering help and advice and listing to residents’ concerns.

    As the nights draw in, we’ll continue our regular door knocking sessions. It’s an important way for the local Labour team to identify local issues we can help fix. We can also often point residents in the direction of other local resources to help.

    Throughout the year we continue door knocking. But you can get in-touch any time via the ‘surgery details’ link above if there’s any advice or help you need.

  • Police Counter to Remain Open

    We’re happy to announce that following a strong campaign by Labour MPs, Councillors and local residents, the Metropolitan Police Service have announced that Dagenham Police Station front counter remain open. 

    Labour Councillor Dominic Twomey, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council said,

    “I’m really pleased the Metropolitan Police Service has confirmed Dagenham Police Station front counter will remain open. This is a big win for our community and a vital step in keeping our residents safe.

    “It follows a strong campaign from our MPs, councillors, and local residents. We’ve made our voices heard and the hard work has paid off – a big thank you to everyone who backed our campaign.” 

  • Dagenham East Station step-free feasibility study

    Dagenham East Station step-free feasibility study

    Following months of campaigning by Labour Councillors, Transport for London have agreed to conduct a feasibility study into making Dagenham East and Becontree 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

  • Richard Alibon Primary School get Breakfast Club Bonus

    Labour MP for Barking, Nesil Caliskan, has revealed that Richard Alibon Primary School in Alibon 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.”