London Borough of Barking and Dagenham facts for kids
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is a London borough in East London. It's a busy and diverse area located to the east of central London.
| London Borough of Barking and Dagenham | |
 Shown within Greater London |
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| Official website | LB Barking & Dagenham |
Quick facts for kids Geography |
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| Status | London borough |
| Area — Total |
Ranked 327th 36.09 km² |
| ONS code | 00AB |
| Admin HQ | Rainham Road North, Becontree Heath |
| Demographics | |
| Population — Total (2005 est.) — Density |
Ranked 91st (of 354) 164,500 4,558 / km² |
| Ethnicity | 85.2% White 7.0% Black British 5.1% South Asian |
| Politics | |
| Leadership | Leader & Cabinet |
| Mayor | — |
| Executive | Labour |
| MPs | Jon Cruddas Margaret Hodge |
| London Assembly — Member |
City and East John Biggs |
| Greater London • London • City of London | |
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London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham • Barnet • Bexley • Brent • Bromley • Camden • Croydon • Ealing • Enfield • Greenwich • Hackney • Hammersmith and Fulham • Haringey • Harrow • Havering • Hillingdon • Hounslow • Islington • Kensington and Chelsea • Kingston • Lambeth • Lewisham • Merton • Newham • Redbridge • Richmond • Southwark • Sutton • Tower Hamlets • Waltham Forest • Wandsworth • Westminster |
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About Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham is one of the 32 London boroughs that make up Greater London. It is found in the eastern part of the city. The borough covers an area of about 36 square kilometers (14 square miles).
How it Was Formed
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham was created in 1965. This happened when two older areas, the Municipal Borough of Barking and the Municipal Borough of Dagenham, joined together. This change was part of a big reorganization of local government in London.
People and Diversity
Barking and Dagenham is home to many different people. The area is known for its diverse community. This mix of cultures makes the borough a vibrant and interesting place to live.
Local Government
The borough is run by a local council. This council makes decisions about local services like schools, parks, and libraries. The council is led by a "Leader and Cabinet" system. This means a group of elected councillors makes important decisions for the borough.
Representing the People
People in Barking and Dagenham also have representatives in the national government. These are called Members of Parliament (MPs). They speak for the borough in the UK Parliament. The current MPs for the area are Jon Cruddas and Margaret Hodge.
Greater London Authority
The borough is also part of a larger government body called the Greater London Authority (GLA). The GLA helps manage services across all of London. Barking and Dagenham is part of the "City and East London" constituency for the GLA.
Images for kids
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Barking Town Hall, the former town hall of the Municipal Borough of Barking
See also
In Spanish: Barking y Dagenham para niños
