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Read stories from the Royal Docks including the latest news, press, interviews and more.
Regeneration news
Royal Docks Corridor construction update – June 2024
Newham Council, in partnership with the Royal Docks Team, is improving the road layout and street environment along the Royal Docks Corridor, which consists of Silvertown Way and North Woolwich Road between Canning Town and Connaught Bridge.
Community news
People Powered Places: the Beckton residents championing green spaces
Four inspiring projects, supported by Newham’s People Powered Places with additional funding from the Royal Docks Team, highlight what is possible when a community with a shared vision comes together to improve their local environment.
Heritage and history
Gee Sinha: we’re on a mission to restore the Tate Institute beyond its former glory in an eco-friendly way
Gee Sinha is the founder, Project Manager and Director of ReSpace. We catch up with Gee ahead of the next phase of the Tate Institute redevelopment to chat about the sustainable methods used to restore the iconic Silvertown building.
Art & Culture
Marieta Evans: Let's champion the Royal Docks as a key heritage destination and get its rightful place on the UK heritage map
Marieta's passion for history led her to work with the local community as a Project Producer, to being commissioned by the Royal Docks team to create heritage information boards about the local area. Marieta tells us about the exciting Royal Docks project.
Community news
Empowering Voices: LutaPod Amplifies Women's Stories in Sports
Royal Docks based international charity, Fight for Peace, is a youth-led organisation that combines boxing and martial arts with education and personal development to realise the potential of young people in communities affected by crime and violence.
Heritage and history
New life for the Tate Institute: locally listed building to be transformed into a thriving community space
Newham Council has appointed social enterprise ReSpace Projects to transform the Tate Institute, a valued community asset, into a 21st century social facility and versatile community space.
Community news
Enhancing the Food & Beverage offer in the Royal Docks: Tender Opportunity!
The Royal Docks Team is launching an innovative food and beverage programme and will shortly be seeking a specialist delivery partner to develop a 5-year strategy and supporting programme aimed at enhancing the quality and accessibility of amenities in the local area.
See what’s on in the Royal Docks
Unlock the secrets of the Royal Docks through a rich and original programme of cultural events and activities throughout the year. Against the magnificent and historic backdrop, local artists and global performers come together to celebrate the area’s heritage and cement the Royal Docks’ growing reputation as an exciting visitor destination.
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