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Council Leader visits innovative project turning historic building into housing

The conversion of a former convent in Dagenham into new housing is beginning to take shape and the Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, Cllr Darren Rodwell visited the site this week to see how work was progressing. Cllr Rodwell was joined by Iain Ferguson of Be First and Paul Hart of Murphy Group who

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A13 tunnel will turbo charge East London economy

Barking and Dagenham Council, together with its urban regeneration company Be First, have submitted a representation to the government’s comprehensive spending review to request investment for a game-changing transport package that could deliver 30,000 homes by 2041 and unlock 12,000 homes more immediately in the Castle Green area. The proposal would see the construction of

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More homes and local labour coming to a former job centre site

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

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artist's impression of industria

A revolution by the river

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,

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