River was an electoral ward in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham from 1965 to 2022. It returned four until 1978, two until 2002 and then three councillors to Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council. The boundaries of the ward were revised in 1978 and 2002.
There was a revision of ward boundaries in Barking and Dagenham in 2002.
The election took place on 3 May 2018.
The election took place on 22 May 2014.
The election on 6 May 2010 took place on the same day as the United Kingdom general election.
The election took place on 4 May 2006.
The election took place on 2 May 2002.
There was a revision of ward boundaries in Barking in 1978. The name of the borough and council changed from Barking to Barking and Dagenham on 1 January 1980.
The election took place on 7 May 1998.
The election took place on 5 May 1994.
The election took place on 3 May 1990.
A by-election took place on 3 November 1988, following the resignation of Patricia Twomey.
The election took place on 8 May 1986.
The election took place on 6 May 1982.
The election took place on 4 May 1978.
The election took place on 2 May 1974.
A by-election took place on 4 May 1972.
The election took place on 13 May 1971.
The election took place on 9 May 1968.
The election took place on 7 May 1964.