The council’s Young Inspectors project has been shortlisted in the Community Champion category of the Spirit of London Awards.
Dagenham singer Stacey Solomon has been confirmed as a co-host of the awards ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on October 10.
Young Inspectors help to influence local policies and services across a wide range of issues in the borough. It is one of only three shortlisted nominees for this category and members have been invited to attend a reception with the Prime Minister on Monday.
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