Opportunity launched to redevelop the former Newham City Farm site in Beckton

Newham is seeking partners to transform the former City Farm in Beckton into a Community Farm and Green Skills Hub, supporting training, urban agriculture and community programmes.

Set within King George V Park, the former Newham City Farm has a long history as a community farm and green space. The Council is seeking an experienced, collaborative group of organisations to reimagine the area as a Community Farm and Green Skills Hub, delivering lasting social, environmental and economic benefits for residents and the wider borough. 

This unique opportunity calls for a team with a diverse range of skills that will support 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 (PDF), Just Transition Plan (PDF), 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 email: regeneration@newham.gov.uk; if you are interested in applying.