Newham Community Farm and Green Skills Hub
Set within King George V Park, the former Newham City Farm has a long history as a community farm and green asset. The vision for the site is to reimagine it as a welcoming, sustainable and community‑centred place that brings people together through nature, learning and wellbeing—creating a vibrant hub for green skills, urban food growing, and meaningful connection with the natural environment.
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Expression of Interest
The London Borough of Newham (LBN) is inviting Expressions of Interest for the redevelopment and long-term operation of the former Newham City Farm site in Beckton.
Set within King George V Park, the former Newham City Farm has a long history as a community farm and green asset. LBN is seeking an experienced, collaborative consortium to reimagine the space as a Community Farm and Green Skills Hub, delivering lasting social, environmental and economic value for local residents and the wider borough.
This unique opportunity calls for a team with a diverse range of skills that will enable the design, delivery and operation of a vibrant, innovative and self-sustaining hub for the community. The revitalised site is expected to support green skills training, urban agriculture, education, volunteering, wellbeing programmes and community engagement, while contributing to Newham’s Growth Plan, Just Transition Plan, and Beckton Parks Masterplan.
The Council are particularly keen to hear from partnerships that can demonstrate:
- A strong, inclusive vision aligned with the Council’s Growth Plan and Community Wealth Building priorities
- A robust and financially sustainable operating model
- Meaningful community involvement and long-term local stewardship
Deadline to submit your proposal: 28 February 2026
A full information pack, including detailed site information and the Expression of Interest submission requirements, is available on request to interested parties. Please contact regeneration@newham.gov.uk if you are interested in applying.
Next Steps
During March and April 2026 the Council is reviewing the Expression of Interest submissions it has received. Next steps and further information will be provided on this webpage in early May.