Dominic Twomey
@dominiclbbd
Leader of Barking & Dagenham council. Proud GMB/Unison member and dedicated Arsenal supporter 😀 Views are my own. He/Him 🏳️🌈
It’s so important we all look after our parks, particularly in the hot weather when discarded bottles can cause such a hazard in terms of injuries and potential park fires….👇🏼
LITTER-PICK 101 | From 'broken windows' to broken glass, there are a number of reasons Rick conducts litter-picks during his patrols of Eastbrook and Rush Green's open spaces. Over the coming weeks, we'll be taking a little look at the benefits to keeping a tidy ward. (7199EA)
In LBBD we have a great record of developing SME businesses. Working in collaboration with @MayorofLondon helps massively in the support these businesses receive, fully endorse this👇🏼
I’m proud of what City Hall and London’s businesses have achieved together since I became Mayor: ➡️ 800,000 new jobs in our city. ➡️ London’s economic output up by at least seven per cent, despite multiple economic shocks. Plus ⬇️
Outdoor dining hot spots are popping up across London this summer thanks to funding from City Hall ☀️ Westminster, Brixton, Leyton and Shoreditch will see new car-free spaces where Londoners can get together and enjoy our fantastic food scene ⬇️ timeout.com/london/news/it…
Fantastic candidate will work hard for the Thames view community 👇🏼
So many activities over the summer holidays, check this out 👇🏼
‼️Attention parents - there's so much for kids to do in B&D‼️ Get them into something positive, instead of wandering the streets. 👉 Have a look what's available: orlo.uk/vTtAa #LostHourss @MPSBarkDag
Absolutely fantastic success for our young cricketers, well done to all involved !! 🏆 🏆
Cricket Triumph For @BarkingAbbeySch Young Lions! @lbbdcouncil @EssexCricket @dominiclbbd @ECB_cricket londonfeature.com/cricket-triump…
So pleased to meet and thank our grounds maintenance team this morning, this hardworking diligent team are responsible for maintaining Beam Parklands fire breaks which prevented residents homes being badly destroyed during the recent fire, a credit to the council #unsungheroes
A great initiative by @MayorofLondon here in @lbbdcouncil we are working hard to bring in funding to support our community👇🏼
I’m investing in our high streets. 12 London boroughs will receive £50,000 each from City Hall to help them develop plans to improve high streets - from making spaces more accessible to investing in local nighttime economies. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Free training in the Barking area, all welcome, get along if you are interested👇🏼
To keep Londoners safe this summer, high streets across London will see: - Increased police patrols - Intelligence-led plain-clothed operations in hotspot areas - Relentless targeting of prolific offenders standard.co.uk/news/crime/met…
So important for an area like @lbbdcouncil too many of our young people live in poverty, this will help immensely 👇🏼
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil a £500m fund to help thousands of vulnerable children today. Chief Secretary to the Treasury @darrenpjones says it will give young people 'tools to get out of structural poverty.' trib.al/B3WrC9E 📺 Sky 501
Please get involved if this effects you, we want to hear your voice👇🏼
This July we're reviewing six School Streets schemes! We want to hear your thoughts. What’s going well? What could be better? Your feedback will help shape the future of these schemes. Survey closes 3 August have your say here: orlo.uk/hCbCp
Brilliant👇🏼
➡️ A sixfold increase in the number of employers paying the London Living Wage. ➡️ 1 million+ adult learners supported through our skills programmes. ➡️ Our new London Growth Plan, which will help to drive strong and sustainable growth.
A statement signing from Dagenham & Redbridge football club, looking forward to meeting new owners and discussing their plans for the club, a club that has supported our community for decades, fighting racism and championing diversity, I’m sure it will continue #Daggers
"I'm showing everyone that I'm just playing for the love of football, not for the money" 💬 Andy Carroll on why he chose to sign for Dagenham & Redbridge ⚽️
Excellent community policing right here👇🏼
Gascoigne SNT officers conducted reassurance patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour and violence against women and girls at Wheelers Cross and Mizzen Street. Weapon sweep was conducted to disrupt criminal activity and ensure public safety.
Very welcome news that this summer, Barking Town Centre is one of the places benefiting from @MayorofLondon’s support for more patrols and targeted action. x.com/SadiqKhan/stat… 👇🏼
This summer, town centres and high streets will see more police - as part of our work to tackle shoplifting, theft and anti-social behaviour. We’re working with the Met, local partners and community groups to build a safer London for everyone ⬇️ standard.co.uk/news/crime/met…
Do you live in Thames View Ward? Time to vote! Thursday 31 July, by-election. polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. If you live in the Ward, make sure you're registered and ready to vote. Key dates: 15 July: Deadline to register to vote.
A by-election for Thames View Ward is taking place 31 July Register to vote by 15 July orlo.uk/PoUsS Deadline for postal/proxy vote changes: 16 July, 5pm Can’t vote in person? Check out your options orlo.uk/56wcG New proxy vote applications close 23 July, 5pm
It’s important everyone has their input in this, please contribute 👇🏼
We’re creating a new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, and your voice can help shape a more inclusive, and fair future for everyone. ✨ Your ideas matter. 🌍 Your experiences count. 🗣️ Now’s your chance to be heard. Have your say today: orlo.uk/Qz7Oy