Councillor Bright takes on mayoral mantle
Last spring, councillor Princess Bright was inaugurated as the new Civic Mayor of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, succeeding Councillor Moin Quadri at a ceremonial mayor-making event held at Barking Town Hall. A true local through and through, Mayor Bright has called Barking and Dagenham home since 2009. Elected to represent Eastbrook and […]
A day inside Parliament: a Thames View resident’s memorable visit to Westminster
Like many locals, I’ve often admired the Houses of Parliament from the outside, snapping pictures of Big Ben, marvelling at the golden details, and posing near the red telephone box. But I never imagined I’d actually set foot inside this historic seat of British democracy. Thanks to an invitation from our MP for Barking, Nesil […]
Lucy Lee: fresh voice for Thames View
Thames View has a new representative on Barking and Dagenham Council. LucyLee, elected in the 31 July by-election, is stepping into her role as Labour councillor with a mix of humility, determination, and a strong focus on community-led change. Winning 36.1% of the vote, Lucy will work alongside fellow councillor Sabbir Zamee to represent the […]
Issue 16 – Autumn 2025
The RiverView is back!
The RiverView is back! You might have noticed a couple of things are a bit different now: the summer issue has come out later than usual and our official partners have changed ever so slightly. Over the past five years, The RiverView has been brought to you by the Resident Editorial Board (REB) and local […]
Issue 15 – Summer 2025
Barking Riverside’s SENspired named top business
A local success story rooted in Barking Riverside has just been named Business of the Year at the 2025 Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce Awards.SENspired, a community-led nursery and education hub founded in Barking Riverside, took home the borough’s top business honour, alongside awards for Customer Service and Innovation through Digital Media. For the […]
Issue 14 – Spring 2025
Introducing the new ThamesView Residents Association
Thames View is a wonderfully diverse community with very reasonable evolving needs, and with the largest development in Europe being built across the road (Barking Riverside) this isn’t going to change any time soon. With great change will always come, great challenges therefore, as the new chair I’m pleased to introduce you to the new […]
Santa’s Grotto is back by popular demand!
Santa’s Grotto is back by popular demand for its third year on December 14th! Last year’s event was a huge success, with families enjoying the magical atmosphere and festive activities. Once again, the Garden Room at The Wilds will be transformed into a cozy Christmas wonderland, offering an unforgettable experience for children and parents alike. […]