Northbury Ward

Click here for surgery details.

Surgeries for Northbury ward residents take place at the Barking Learning Centre, Town Square, Barking IG11 7NB

They take place on the last Thursday of each month (excluding December) between 10.00 am – 12 noon

You can contact your councillors via email northburywardcllrs@lbbd.gov.uk

Your Labour Councillors in Northbury Ward are Val Masson, Saima Ashraf and Giasuddin Miah.

On this page you can keep up-to-date with the work that your Labour Councillors and Labour community team are doing for you.

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

  • Poetic Poems & Creative Crafts

    With half term next week, we’re happy to share local family-friendly activities. .

    A fun and inspiring workshop where children will explore the beauty of poetry and art

    Children will learn different styles of poems and then create their own with a special theme: Allah & Autumn

    Through words, colour & creativity, children will reflect on Allah’s signs in nature and express their thoughts with their own poems and crafts

    🎨 All materials provided
    📚 Suitable for children aged 8+
    🗓Tuesday 28th October
    🕥 10.30-12pm
    📍 Al Madina, 2 Victoria Rd, IG11 8PY

    Please contact Sadhia on 07958539003 to book your child’s place

  • Northbury Ward Teams

    Northbury Ward Teams

    Deputy Leader of the Council Saima Ashraf and Labour Action Teams were out this Saturday speaking to residents across Northbury Ward – including Webber House, Poulson House and Collins House.

    If we missed you we’ll have left a leaflet for details on how to get in-touch. You can also find details of surgeries via the link above.

  • Door Knocking

    Door Knocking

    We continue to knock on residents’ doors on a weekly basis, and we have spoken to many residents for the first time this month. It’s valuable for us to get your feedback as we act on any issues which are reported to us on the doorstep.

    Please remember that speaking to us is one way to report a problem, but the most efficient way is for you to report it online as this will go directly to the department which can help you.

    We will continue to visit residents each week and will cover the whole ward over the coming months. If you need to speak to us about an issue which is affecting your area, please feel free to email us and we’ll get in touch with you directly.

  • Cleaning and safety in the Barking Station area

    Cleaning and safety in the Barking Station area

    Several residents have asked about cleaning and safety in the area around Barking Station. Here is a summary of the cleaning programme provided by the council:

    Static Sweepers operate in two shifts:

    – From 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM, covering the area from Cambridge Road to the park gates.

    – From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, focusing on Cambridge Road to the roundabout.

    Mechanical Sweeper:

    – On duty from 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM, covering the wider town centre.

    This vehicle begins at the station and revisits areas as needed throughout the morning. It also provides support to the static teams upon request.

    Van Crew:

    – Available Monday to Friday, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and again from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, assisting with waste collection and responding to additional demands around the town centre and station.

    Regarding Community Safety Enforcement (PSPO):

    Due to current staff shortages, there is no fixed routine for patrols around Barking Station. However, it remains a priority location and is patrolled on average five days a week. Additionally, the area is monitored daily by our CCTV team, and any incidents of crime or anti-social behaviour are reported immediately to the Police and Community Safety Enforcement team.

    We appreciate your engagement and remain committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for all residents and visitors.

    You’ll also see your Labour Councillors out-and-about litter picking across the ward.

  • Plans with Eastbury School students 

    The first litter picking event with students at Eastbury School was a great success. The staff and students at the school are positive and proactive, and we plan to continue this initiative on a monthly basis from September. 

    In addition to this, we are working with girls at Eastbury School to discuss VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls).

    We held a workshop earlier in July to discuss the impact of safety issues both at home and outside the home in Barking and Dagenham.

    As a result of the discussions, the school plans to initiate the roll out of the White Ribbon Campaign which encourages men and boys to sign up to say that they will actively speak up when they encounter any behaviour which is detrimental to girls / women.

    This is part of a local campaign which we hope will grow over time. Many thanks go to the leaders and students at Eastbury School for their support in this.

  • A House for Artists

    Looking for engaging activities to keep the family busy during the school break? Be sure to explore A House for Artists in Barking Town Centre, where resident artists deliver an exciting programme of free creative events and workshops for the community.

    Located in The Living Room – their dedicated public space – these activities are designed in collaboration with local residents and offer something for everyone. From hands-on workshops to creative programmes, there’s always something inspiring happening.

    Check their Eventbrite page or contact them directly to discover what free events and activities are available during the holidays and beyond – it’s a wonderful opportunity to engage with local artists and explore your creative side!

  • Whiting Avenue

    Whiting Avenue

    Labour Councillors Val Masson and Giasuddin Miah were out speaking to residents in and around Whiting Avenue today. If we missed you we would have left a leaflet in your letterbox – do please get in touch if there’s anything you need help with. You can also find details of our regular drop-in surgeries above.

  • Litter Picking

    The Labour team were out this weekend litter picking on Park Avenue in Northbury Ward.

    We’re working hard to get the council road sweepers covering as large an area as possible and focusing on the areas in most need. This means Councillors often need to lend a helping hand – and you’ll frequently see us out litter picking across the ward.