February 2021

Work gets underway on Riverside to Barking walking and cycling route

Work gets underway this week to introduce a walking and cycling route between Barking and Barking Riverside. The 7km Cycleway is designed to improve the connection between the two growing neighbourhoods, creating streets that are much more welcoming, easier and safer to cross for pedestrians and cyclists alike. New ‘continuous’ pedestrian crossings will give priority […]

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Barking set to be home to inspirational east end street art

A street style mural depicting Barking’s rich history will adorn the side wall of McDonald’s Restaurant in East Street this summer. The initial design by Jake Attewell was voted the Winner of the Heritage Wall Commission competition, which was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the Barking Town Heritage Project and

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Consultation gets underway on unique ‘One Borough’ development

Residents of the Andrew’s Corner neighbourhood on the Becontree Estate are being invited to give their views about a unique housing and community development at Brocklebank Lodge. Leaflets have been distributed to 500 residents asking for comments on the council’s latest proposals for replacing the former old people’s home in Becontree Avenue.  The initial plan

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