The Cabinet will be presented with details of a proposed funding bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a project in the Abbey and Barking Town Centre Conservation Area to increase awareness of the Borough’s built environment and ensure heritage plays a key part in the town centre’s ongoing regeneration. The project would include carrying external renovations and enhancements to locally-listed buildings across Station Parade and East Street, creating an attractive, landscaped entrance to the Barking Abbey ruins and St Margaret’s Church and an engaging educational and activity programme.
The Cabinet will be asked to approve the proposed scheme and the allocation of Council match funding to the project which would unlock up to £1.4m of external funding.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Approved
Wards affected: Abbey;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/10/2016
Issue Category: Community; Financial;
Decision due: 13 Feb 2017 by Cabinet
Lead member: Economic & Social Development Portfolio
Lead director: Strategic Director, Growth & Homes
Department: Growth & Homes
Contact: David Harley, Interim Development Director, Be First Tel: 020 8227 5316.