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One of east London’s largest regeneration projects has reached a major milestone. The structure of the first block, known as Arbor Court, in the latest phase of the redevelopment of the Gascoigne neighbourhood in Barking, is now complete. To celebrate the milestone, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, Cllr Darren Rodwell joined Pat Hayes of […]

An east London development which is a key part of the regeneration of Barking town centre has reached a major milestone this week. The 20-storey tower in Linton Road – currently known as Crown House – has reached its full height and is set to be finished in the Spring of 2022. It will provide

An interactive heritage trail is being launched this week on the streets of Barking. The digital trail, which can be accessed on a smart phone using the pioneering Street Tag app, uses augmented reality technology to encourage people to tour the streets of Barking to discover its rich history and tell their own stories. The

An east London pocket park co-designed by local residents is set to open in Barking next month. The pop-up Phoenix Park will open on 1 June for residents of the Gascoigne neighbourhood which is currently being redeveloped. The new pocket park is a result of a grassroots project involving Gascoigne Residents’ Forum, Be First, engagement

Tenants of new council flats met with Councillor Cameron Geddes this week to show off their homes in Sugden Way in Barking. Cllr Geddes, Cabinet member for Social Housing and Regeneration, said: “It’s great to meet Pam and Dan and see them settle into their new homes. “I am very impressed with the quality of

Barking and Dagenham Council is inviting views on its proposal to seek extra planning powers to prevent poor quality development. The new powers would give local residents and Council planners the right to scrutinise developers’ plans for additional floors on existing buildings in residential parts of the borough. The Council hopes that the change to

Residents have given their verdict on the options for a heritage mural in the heart of Barking town centre. Almost 170 people voted and substantially more than half favoured mural artist Jake Attewell’s striking design featured above. Jake has vowed to honour the residents’ decision and will start work on the mural above McDonalds on

Councillors approved plans to move historic City of London wholesale markets to Dagenham last night (22 March). The news follows a string of new investments in Barking and Dagenham.   Cllr Darren Rodwell, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, said: “This is yet more great news for the borough. The move will bring jobs as well as

The Council this week took a big stride forward in its strategy to improve housing for local homeless and vulnerable people, as tenants started to move into the first of three new temporary housing developments in the borough. Councillor Sade Bright, Cabinet Member for Employment, Skills and Aspiration, visited the first in Cook Road, Dagenham

New homes providing emergency accommodation for local homeless people have been completed this week. Councillor Sade Bright, Cabinet Member for Employment, Skills and Aspiration, visited the new look Grays Court in Dagenham this week. Cllr Bright said: “The pandemic has underlined just how important a stable home is and, at the same time, just how