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.