Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council30 Aug 2024Flat fire residents fear nowhere to go come MondayMore than 80 people were evacuated from the Spectrum Building in Dagenham after a fire on 26 August.30 Aug 2024London8 Jul 2024Council leader cleared of misconduct allegationAn allegation against Darren Rodwell had led to him to withdrawing as a candidate in the election.8 Jul 2024London28 May 2024'Worst tan' Labour candidate blames smear campaignDarren Rodwell had publicly apologised after saying he had the “worst tan possible for a black man”.28 May 2024Politics11 Mar 2024Major award pulled after balcony flaws exposedAn awards body says a BBC report into the failings at an affordable housing scheme are "alarming".11 Mar 2024London28 Feb 2024Council boss told to resign over balcony flawsLeader Darren Rodwell says balconies in the building are safe following the partial collapse of one.28 Feb 2024London22 Feb 2024Safety watchdog looking at Barking balcony flawsFollowing a balcony collapse at Weavers Quarter, residents were told not to use 77 others.22 Feb 2024London19 Jan 2024Why are some London councils still afloat while others struggle?Why two London councils with different demographics and budgets are both calling for change.19 Jan 2024London15 Nov 2023Balcony partially collapses on to pavement belowResidents were left fearing for their safety after debris fell from a balcony at a flat block.15 Nov 2023London24 Oct 2023MP candidate criticised for banner on gravestonesDarren Rodwell is called "disrespectful to the dead" after his banner was secured to gravestones.24 Oct 2023London