Be First Barking & Dagenham

We are a local authority owned, independent urban regeneration company. Our mission is to accelerate regeneration in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, so that no-one is left behind. 

Barking and Dagenham is at the heart of London’s eastward growth, attracting developers and investors to the most affordable and accessible opportunities. With 400 hectares of development land, we plan to provide 50,000 high quality new homes and 20,000 new jobs by 2037, and to do it in the most sustainable and responsible way.

Our expert team of planners, developers and project managers provides a comprehensive range of professional services and expert local knowledge.