Key Dates

Location: Phoenix Park 

Time: Two convenient slots - 9-10am and 3-4pm

Join us for a Coffee Morning or Afternoon Tea at Phoenix Park, as we discuss and envision the future of our community with Gascoigne West Phase 3, the next stage in the Abbey Road development. This event will be facilitated by Citizens Design Bureau, Be First's appointed engagement consultants, ensuring productive and focused discussions.

We're currently in the early design stages of this development, part of the larger Gascoigne Estate Regeneration project. Our goal is to create high-quality housing and enrich our public spaces, but we can't do it without your valuable input.

During this gathering, you'll have the opportunity to share your unique perspectives on how we can build welcoming, inclusive environments, promote sustainable living, and balance the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

Whether you're an early bird or prefer the tranquility of the afternoon, we've scheduled two timeslots for your convenience. Come along, enjoy some coffee or tea, and engage in a meaningful dialogue about our community's future.

Your involvement is key to this project's success. Together, we can shape the future of Abbey Road!

Location: Gascoigne Primary School, The Shaftesburys Time: 9-10am

We cordially invite you to a Coffee Morning at Gascoigne Primary School to participate in a crucial conversation regarding Gascoigne West Phase 3. Facilitated by Citizens Design Bureau, Be First's appointed engagement consultants, this event aims to foster dialogue and gather feedback on the forthcoming Abbey Road development project.

We're currently in the early design stages and highly value the input of our local community. The development, part of the larger Gascoigne Estate Regeneration project, aims to create high-quality housing and transform public spaces into welcoming, inclusive environments.

During this session, you'll have the opportunity to share your unique ideas on sustainable living, balancing the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, and ensuring the creation of practical, easy-to-maintain park facilities.

Your thoughts and perspectives are vital to the success of this project. Join us for coffee, let your voice be heard, and play an active role in shaping the future of Abbey Road!

We are thrilled to invite you to a dynamic and fun-filled day in Phoenix Park, dedicated to discussing the upcoming Gascoigne West Phase 3 project. Our public consultation event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 22nd July, from 12 noon to 4 PM at Phoenix Park, Abbey Road.

This event is your platform to voice your perspectives, ideas, and suggestions on the early plans for the next phase of the Gascoigne Neighbourhood. We firmly believe that your active participation and insights are essential in sculpting the future of Gascoigne.

Our event discussions will pivot around the following key areas:

1. Designing Welcoming and Inclusive Spaces: Share your thoughts on creating communal areas that offer warmth, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging.

2. Creating Safe, Accessible Public Areas: Your suggestions can help us design secure, accessible spaces for recreational and community-centric activities.

3. Balancing Needs for Various Modes of Transport: We invite your ideas to balance the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in our project designs.

4. Promoting Sustainability and Natural Environment: We aim to design a low waste, wildlife-friendly neighbourhood that encourages sustainable living. Your inputs in achieving this are invaluable.

5. Building Practical Park Facilities: Your ideas on practical and maintainable park facilities can help us shape spaces that are enjoyable and long-lasting.

During the event, we'll display our project materials on large boards, and encourage you to share your thoughts. The day will also include various engaging activities, including free food and drinks, a fun photo shoot, collaborative gardening sessions, and live music.

We're committed to making this an impactful, inclusive, and enjoyable event for everyone. Your presence would greatly contribute to the conversation, and we eagerly anticipate your thoughts and feedback.

See you there!

We are delighted to invite you to our second community consultation event for the Gascoigne West Phase 3 development. This gathering will take place on Wednesday, 27th September, from 3 PM to 8 PM at the Boathouse Studios, The Malthouse, 62-76 Abbey Road, Barking IG11 7BT.

This follow-up event aims to present the latest design updates and gather further feedback from you, our community . Your insights are critical in steering the future of the Gascoigne Neighbourhood, and we are eager to include your perspectives in our planning process.

The focus of our discussions during this event will be:

1. Reviewing Updated Designs: We will display the most recent designs on large boards for your review and feedback.
2. Exploring a Model: A physical model will be available to help you visualise the proposed changes in a tangible way.
3. Interactive Activities: We have planned some activities to keep the consultation engaging and to gather a diverse range of opinions.
4. Refreshments: As with our previous consultation, we will be offering complimentary refreshments to make your experience more enjoyable.

For those who are unable to attend the event, the exhibition boards will be available online for review and feedback. To confirm your attendance, please register through this link

For additional questions and suggestions, please feel free to contact us at communities@befirst.london. Further details about the Gascoigne West Phase 3 project and this consultation can be found on our project website: yourcall.befirst.london/gascoigne-west-phase-3

We are fully committed to making this an inclusive, meaningful, and enjoyable event for all. Your attendance will profoundly enrich the dialogue, and we look forward to hearing your valued thoughts and feedback.