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Cllr Darren Rodwell, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council and David Harley, Interim Director of Development at Be First Regeneration, formally opened the improved public realm in front of the Curfew Tower, on Abbey Green on Thursday 25th May 2023, 1-2pm. The Curfew Tower (formerly the Fire Bell Gate) is the only remaining gateway of […]

Take a whistle stop bus tour through London’s most exciting borough to see what all the fuss is about Be First, the urban regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council, is offering people the chance to come and experience the borough and its vision for the future. The company is launching a unique bus tour

With brighter, warmer weather and school summer holidays fast approaching – there’s no better time for families to dust off their bicycles so they are ready for rides in the sunshine. To help residents at Becontree Heath in Barking & Dagenham prepare, Be First, Valence Ward Councillors, Vandome, Ride for Freedom, and Willmott Dixon launched

Be First, the Council’s successful regeneration arm, have secured just over £4 million in funding from TfL, on behalf of Barking and Dagenham Council. The funding is part of TfL’s Local Implementation Plan (LIP) programme which aims to improve all forms of transport across the capital, from cycle ways to bus lanes as well as

 The latest new homes in Barking’s Gascoigne neighbourhood, one of London’s largest regeneration projects, were completed this week. The £57m project sees 159 new homes added to the east side of the neighbourhood, built by Be First, the council’s regeneration arm, and contractor Willmott Dixon.  To celebrate the completion, an opening ceremony was held on

Following an extensive search that saw several impressive candidates, Be First, the regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council, are delighted to announce that Geoff Raw will be joining Be First, in May, as the new Managing Director. Geoff has been Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service for Brighton & Hove City Council, since

A major milestone has been reached in the building of Barking’s greenest housing block this week. The housing block in the redeveloping Gascoigne neighbourhood, features 124 affordable homes and will be the first net zero carbon building to be delivered by Be First, which is managing the redevelopment on behalf of Barking and Dagenham Council.