The Greater London Authority has awarded £500,000 to support Newham Council plans to make the Royal Docks a ‘beacon of green innovation’.

The funding came from the Government’s UK Community Renewal Fund after a successful council bid for funding that focused on the potential of the Royal Docks and will establish North Woolwich and Beckton as potential green business locations.

Newham Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz, said: “We are developing the skills and business expertise to take forward green economic opportunities that can provide employment and help tackle climate change.”

Newham Council aims to develop a network of local sustainable initiatives focusing on “circular economy”. The Council will carry out a feasibility study to explore potential sites and partners for a project on material reuse in the construction industry across London and beyond.

Newham’s Regeneration Team is due to report on the progress of these initiatives in six months.

The Council also has also pledged to reduce its carbon footprint with the installation of solar voltaic panels and a ground and water source heat pump that will provide a greener and more efficient heating of their Dockside headquarters. Efficient LED lighting has also been installed.

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