There was a revision of ward boundaries in Barking in 1978. The part of the ward north of Eastern Avenue became a new ward of
Marks Gate. The name of the borough and council changed from Barking to Barking and Dagenham on 1 January 1980.
1990 election The election took place on 3 May 1990.
1986 election The election took place on 8 May 1986.
1983 by-election The by-election took place on 5 May 1983, following the resignation of William Hibble.
1978 election The election took place on 4 May 1978. ==1964–1978 Barking council elections==