Nick Williams

Construction of 90 affordable homes at a former Job Centre site in South Dagenham started this week.  The development in Chequers Lane is the result of an innovative agreement between Barking and Dagenham Council and Hollybrook Ltd, who will build the homes for the council.  Initially the site had planning permission for 77 homes of which […]

Consultation has started on a new industrial hub at the heart of the River Road industrial estate in Barking. Dubbed Industria, the striking-looking building boasts top quality, flexible industrial workspaces in a modern structure that sets pioneering new standards for sustainability. And, the experience for visitors and neighbours will be enhanced by a green wall,

Piling work for the new House for Artists started in the heart of Barking this week. The development on Linton Road, which has been backed by world renowned artist, Grayson Perry, will be home to 12 artists and features ground floor studio space for the artists to work with the local community. It forms part

The Mayor has given his approval to plans by Be First, on behalf of Barking and Dagenham Council, to build the capital’s largest film studios in Dagenham, boosting the borough and London’s growing film and TV industries.  The plans, which were approved by the council’s planning committee last month, will see six sound stages, productions

Proposals to improve the area around Barking’s 500-year-old Curfew Tower were approved last night (Monday,10 August). The plans to open up views of the tower and improve the landscaping were approved at Barking and Dagenham Council’s planning committee. Councillor Cameron Geddes, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Social Housing, said: “We’re massively proud of our heritage.

Construction of an independent cinema, affordable housing and a new facility for older people – has started. The development by Lindhill Properties, will replace the former Abbey Sports Centre in Axe Street in Barking. It includes 170 homes for rent, and will include one, two and three-bedroom residential flats, 60 at affordable rent. Councillor Darren Rodwell,

Consultation is now underway on revised proposals to build 526 new homes in the latest phase of redevelopment of the eastern end of Gascoigne estate, as part of the borough’s commitment to meet the climate challenge head on. The new flats and houses, which will be built for the council by the authority’s development arm,

Construction of a further 56 new affordable homes for local people in Dagenham got underway this week. Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, Cllr Darren Rodwell, went to the site in Woodward Road along with Iain Ferguson, Commercial Director of Be First and Eamon O’Malley of builders Mulalley. Cllr Rodwell said the development is another

Construction of 95 new modern, affordable homes on the site of a former 1960s estate, Sebastian Court, is now back up to full speed. Councillor Darren Rodwell, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, visited the site to see how work was progressing at the site in Upney Lane, Barking, together with Iain Ferguson, Commercial Director at

Plans to build London’s largest film studios on former industrial land in Dagenham were approved at a meeting of Barking and Dagenham Council’s planning committee last night. Cllr Darren Rodwell, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council hailed the decision as ‘momentous’. He said: “This is a huge decision for the borough. It gives the green