Discussion Point

Your view counts

This is your website so have your say.

Every so often the Council and other organisations want to know what you think about a particular discussion point or topic to do with your area. Don't miss your chance to tell them what you really think!

Don't compromise your rights, get involved.

Community websites

Marks Gate Community Website

Offering a collection of views of people in the community, young people in this area tell you their concerns. The site covers a mixture of subjects from crime to leisure and sporting activities for the benefit of the wider community.

Forums

Your local Council has to consult with you by law on a wide range of policies, plans and proposals that may affect you and your community.

They have set up a few forums that allow you to tell them what you think.

Social Services User and Carer Forum

For users and their carers to share their views and opinions on the services the Council provides. It also gives information and advice.

Youth Forum

The Barking and Dagenham (B.A.D) Youth Forum gives young people a chance to have their say on local issues, make changes in their community and take responsibility for decisions that affect their lives.

Community Forums

Public meetings that promote discussion between you and your Council.

Current Discussion Points

Legislation

Liquor licensing

Now that the Council processes liquor licenses you have the right to voice your concerns over premises that have applied for licences in your area.

Abandoned vehicles

New Government legislation will give the Council the right to tow your vehicle immediately. Find out more.

Equal Rights

Equalities and Diversities Plan

Your Council has produced an Equalities and Diversity Plan for 2005 through to 2008 to replace its first statutory Race Equality Scheme that lasted from 2002 to 2005. Check it out and tell them what you think.

Help combat Homophobia

If you live or work in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham or Redbridge record your view now. Help to reduce homophobic crime and create safer communities for LGBT people.