Business support and advice
Supporting local businesses across all sectors to access new opportunities, grow and improve is critical to delivering the Council’s ambition to deliver more inclusive growth and increase the quality and quantity of jobs in the borough.
We have driven the development of new modern workspace for businesses in the borough over the last decade – from new office, studio and co-working space in Barking town centre at Barking Enterprise Centre, Riverside Mills Studios, Make It Barking and the Three Sixty Workrooms, to the fully serviced business and science park Londoneast UK at Dagenham East and our pioneering, sustainable multi-story industrial scheme Industria Barking.
We are also improving access to talent, new markets, training and mentoring for local businesses – with a range of programmes and partners to help them meet their needs and respond to local and global challenges, including new legislation, expectations and trends in employment, consumer demand and the environment.
Business Forum
The Business Forum is our platform to engage with local businesses about the priorities, opportunities and developments in Barking and Dagenham.
Find out about Council procurement opportunities
Find out how to contract with the council.
Find local and national support for your organisation
Search for available support to meet your business needs.
Improve your sustainability
Find out how you can save costs by cutting carbon.
Business training and mentoring
Find out about current local business training programmes.
e-Skills for businesses
The e-Business Support Programme is providing expert advice and training for up to 550 small and medium sized businesses in the borough to improve their knowledge and use of digital tools and technology
Apprenticeship support for employers
Are you an employer interested in offering an apprenticeship? Click to find out how the council can help.