Creative Barking and Dagenham has been awarded £1 million as part of Arts Council England’s largest ever Creative People and Places (CPP) Portfolio, which sees £42 million invested in 45 programmes from 2026–29, to deliver more grassroots-led cultural experiences in areas across England where involvement in arts and culture is below the national average. In the next phase, we will collaborate closely with local people, communities, and partners to understand what truly matters to them.