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Be First has launched its Strategic Plan & Roadmap 2025–2030, outlining the next phase of our work to accelerate inclusive regeneration in Barking and Dagenham.The plan sets out how we will evolve from direct delivery to a new partnership-led model, maximising the potential of the Council’s asset portfolio to drive growth, attract investment, and deliver […]

Borough recognised as a key driver of London’s economic and housing growth Be First, the urban regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council, and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) welcome the GLA’s new Growth Plan, which identifies the Borough as a key area for London’s future economic and housing growth. The Plan

Barking & Dagenham Council’s regeneration arm, Be First, introduces closer ties to the Council to take advantage of scale of opportunities in the Borough Be First, the regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council, is evolving into its next stage, signalling the adoption of a new business model that prioritises public-private partnerships. Several officers have

Be First, the urban regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council, celebrated the ‘topping out’ of 149 new, sustainably heated, homes as part of the redevelopment of the council-owned Transport House site. The topping out ceremony saw the completion of the building’s frame with key project partners and several local councillors, including the new Leader

Be First, the urban regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council, has celebrated the completion of 102 new homes at the latest phase of development at the Gascoigne Neighbourhood – one of London’s largest regeneration projects.   The 102 new homes are part of Block I at Gascoigne East Phase 3A and means this phase of

Be First, the urban regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council, is celebrating the completion of 63 new homes as part of the Oxlow Lane development. Following consultation with residents, Barking and Dagenham Council took the decision to replace the flats at 291 – 301 Oxlow Lane. Existing residents were involved in the design process

Be First, the urban regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council, is celebrating the completion of 386 high-quality new homes in Gascoigne West Phase 2 at the Gascoigne Neighbourhood. The delivery of the £165m project marks the completion of the largest phase of the development – one of London’s largest regeneration projects – with 31

The Factory District has a gross development value of £1.83bn and will deliver 3,500 new homes and 43,000 sqm of industrial floorspace Be First – the regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council – recently launched its new investor video for “The Factory District” at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in

The next stage of the Gascoigne Road improvement plan in Barking has been reached, with a planning application for Phase One of the project now submitted to The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The planning application will now be reviewed and a decision made by the end of May 2024. Once implemented, this plan