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We’ve extended the consultation period until Monday 30 September for you to share your thoughts on our vision for Thames Road. Find out more about the Thames Road Vision and Design Code here: oneboroughvoice.lbbd.gov.uk/thames-road-vi… #Consultation #Regeneration

We’re celebrating the ‘topping out’ of 149 new, sustainably heated, homes as part of the redevelopment of the council-owned Transport House. The topping out ceremony saw the completion of the building’s frame. Thanks to our partners Barking and Dagenham Council and Hollybrook. #Regeneration

Winner in the #Workplace category is #BarkingIndustria by Haworth Tompkins for Be First and Barking and Dagenham Council, praised for its bold commitment to blending industrial uses with workplaces and community spaces. 🏆 #NLAwards24

Exciting news! 🌳🏰 We're consulting on the Valence House Moat Restoration. Join us to learn about our plans for this historic site. 📅 At Valence House Visitor Centre: Wed, 4th Dec, 1-4pm Sat, 7th Dec, 10am-1pm Can't attend? Share your feedback here: ow.ly/MEMJ50UfJhF

Good news for Barking & Dagenham! Starting 15 Jan 2025: More Zipcar & Enterprise car club stations 🚙 🎉 Launch offer: First 200 residents = FREE 12-month membership + £50 driving credit! More info here 👉 ow.ly/tN3a50UvSkJ #CarSharing #SustainableTravel #GreenBorough

Congratulations to Victoria Spashett, our Active Travel and Behaviour Change Manager, on being invited to join the NLA Expert Panel on Transport and Infrastructure. #NLA #Planning

Great to see our Managing Director, Geoff Raw, in LGC recently discussing how the Barking and Dagenham Council Local Planning Authority became the joint highest performing in the country & how Be First has become the largest council-owned developer in the country. lgcplus.com/idea-exchange/…

Congratulations to Jennie Coombs, our Head of Affordable Housing, on being invited to join the NLA Expert Panel on Housing. #NLA #Housing

We’re pleased to announce that Gascoigne West Phase 2 has been shortlisted for the Pineapples Awards. We look forward to hearing the results. #Regeneration #Placemaking

We’ve been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects London awards for our work with Archio Ltd on the Becontree Estate. Delivering 19 residences and a community space honouring the estate's historical and architectural importance. Congratulations and good luck to the project team.

Our Interim Managing Director, Caroline Harper, will be speaking at the NLA Housing Summit 2025 next week. Caroline will be discussing our approach to public-private partnerships and our funding mechanisms for delivering new homes. #Housing #London

Join us today at St Margaret’s Parish Church, Barking for this FREE Shrovetide Talks & Tasting, followed by a delicious Pancakes vs Waffles event! Register here: Shrovetide Talks - ow.ly/EsIK50Va36P Pancakes vs Waffles - ow.ly/ufby50Va36R #BarkingAbbey #PancakeDay

Our Interim Managing Director, Caroline Harper, recently spoke with 1.5M New Homes to discuss what makes Barking & Dagenham so special, and the scale of opportunity in the borough for new development. Watch Caroline's interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=SzOIjD… Barking and Dagenham Council

We're delighted to have been shortlisted for the 2025 Planning Awards in the Plan-Making category! Barking and Dagenham Council #Development #Planning #Regeneration

We’re working with Habinteg on 2 small accessible housing schemes in Barking & Dagenham. Share your views & shape the plans: 📍 Keir Hardie Way - ow.ly/po5j50VQZ50 📍 Highland Avenue - ow.ly/HtOa50VQZ51 #AccessibleHousing #LBBD

Becontree Avenue has won a RIBA London Award 2025! 🏆 With Archio Ltd, this project celebrates heritage, affordability, and architectural character on the historic Becontree Estate. “In this housing climate, Becontree Avenue stands out as an exemplar.” – RIBA Judges

We’ve been shortlisted for the @rtpiplanners London Awards for Planning Excellence - Planning Authority of the Year! 🎉 Huge well done to our amazing teams & congrats to Alex Tayler, nominated for Young Planner of the Year!

London businesses: Want to cut delivery costs, and improve customer satisfaction? Join our free online training on 21 May (12–1pm) with Steer to learn how to optimise your deliveries in the capital. Register here: ow.ly/yV3k50VUMEE #BusinessSupport #FreeTraining

London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, met with Barking and Dagenham Council and Be First to discuss the borough’s transport future. 👟 More School Streets 🚴‍♂️ Cycle training & secure parking Read more: befirst.london/building-a-bet… #ActiveTravel

A new landmark at Barking Wharf! The New Town Culture sign is now up co-designed by Claire Mason, built by Bloom Construction and Toucan. Part of a way-finding project connecting people to Barking’s heritage & culture. #BarkingWharf #WomensMuseum #CulturalHeritage