Barking Riverside, Scrattons Farm and Thames View

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Chaiiwala at Barking, Thames View

Located centrally along Bastable Avenue, Thames View Parade has seen the opening of our first Café style Chaiiwala. This convenient shopping area includes essential services like the post office, GP, pharmacy, launderette, and various fast-food options. These amenities have become an essential part of our daily lives, providing much-needed access to essentials. Now, with the […]

Winter events at Barking Riverside

As the winter season unfolds, Barking Riverside has hosted and a gearing up to more festivities for the community, bringing together creative workshops, parades, live music, and Christmas markets. Here’s a look back at some highlights and a glimpse of what’s still to come in our neighbourhood:   EFG London Jazz Festival Saturday, 16th November […]