EVENT North Shore drop in session – Friday 23rd August
EVENT North Shore drop in session – Friday 23rd August Please join us and learn about the exciting next step in Whitehaven’s North Shore regeneration programme. In advance of submission…
EVENT: October update
EVENT: October update Join our team at the Beacon Portal on the 16th October for our second evening update. With work well underway with The Buzz Station and Watershed we…
CANCELLED EVENT: North Shore: Pre-Planning Information Event (public)
15/8/19 Please accept our sincere apologies, we need to cancel and reschedule tomorrow’s drop-in session. We will be in touch shortly with a new date, and if you have any…
New #MyNorthShore competition
New #MyNorthShore competition Aged between 11 and 25? Have an arty side? Fancy a competition? Want to win £150 of art materials AND do something awesome in your community? We’ve…
TENDER: North Shore Construction Time Lapse
We are looking for a talented and technically skilled video partner who can develop high quality construction time lapse footage. Deadline for questions emailed to tender@discoverbec.com: 5pm 18th June 2019…
Construction to start on Buzz Station and Watershed as Thomas Armstrong appointed as lead contractor
Construction to start on Buzz Station and Watershed as Thomas Armstrong appointed as lead contractor Local firm will bring 200-year history to Whitehaven’s boldest modern development Thomas Armstrong have been…
Buzz Station’s bold little sister: Whitehaven to get powerful new business incubator
Buzz Station’s bold little sister: Whitehaven to get powerful new business incubator Sellafield Ltd and BEC collaboration will bring dynamic new space and support for fledgling firms 13th May 2019:…
EVENT: North Shore June Update
EVENT North Shore June Update Every 2 months we run an update for anyone interested in the North Shore scheme. For June’s update we have decided to hold the session…
£2.5 million highways improvement scheme finalised for Whitehaven
Designs have now been finalised for a £2.5 million highways improvement scheme for Whitehaven. Cumbria County Council is proposing to reconfigure the road junction at Bransty Row / North Shore…
BEC’s North Shore shortlisted for two Planning Awards
BEC’s North Shore shortlisted for two Planning Awards The national Planning Awards have revealed BEC to be shortlisted for awards in the ‘Plan Making’ and the ‘Planning Permission of the…
Calling all Cumbria food producers: prospective suppliers sign up list launches for the Buzz Station.
Calling all Cumbria food producers: prospective suppliers sign up list launches for the Buzz Station. BEC and Osprey are seeking the best local food producers and suppliers for the Buzz…
Tasty development at The Buzz Station as Osprey named as food partner
Tasty development at The Buzz Station as Osprey named as food partner BEC announce contract with local firm to develop artisan food & beverage offering in Cumbria’s flagship digital and…
EVENT April North Shore Update – The Beacon Portal
EVENT April North Shore Update – The Beacon Portal Come over to The Beacon to hear an update on North Shore. Join our CEO, Michael Pemberton, for a short update…
Whitehaven’s parking to get a boost in time for Christmas with affordable temporary spaces
4th December 2018 Posted By: BEC Whitehaven’s parking to get a boost in time for Christmas with affordable temporary spaces BEC agrees lease for old Mark House site for a…
BEC reveals new consultation programme for North Shore
3rd December 2018 Posted By: BEC BEC reveals new consultation programme for North Shore Dedicated bi-monthly events to replace drop in sessions in response to public feedback BEC, the property…
Buzz Station Approved
24th October 2018 Posted By: BEC Buzz Station Approved! We are delighted and humbled that Copeland Borough Council planners voted unanimously to approve permission for the Buzz Station this afternoon.…
Special consultation events on the road improvements at North Shore
Special consultation events on the road improvements at North Shore This week Cumbria County Council will be hosting two consultation events dedicated to getting your views on the road improvements…
A real creative Buzz.
A real creative Buzz. At BEC we are busy developing the Buzz Station in Whitehaven. The vibrant office and collaborative space complete with artisan food offer will be the region’s…
North Shore’s Buzz Station space now open for expressions of interest
North Shore’s Buzz Station space now open for expressions of interest Prospective occupiers at premier digital, creative and tech hub to get say in the concept development 31st August 2018:…
WHO LOVES A TIME-LAPSE? We do! #mynorthshore
WHO LOVES A TIME-LAPSE? We do! #mynorthshore Enjoy this great video of Young Cumbria creating the first #mynorthshore art installation at Whitehaven harbour. Have your own ideas for #mynorthshore projects?…
Introducing North Shore Tuesday
Introducing North Shore Tuesday Consultation hub now open 9-4pm every Tuesday. We’ve been listening to your feedback and instead of two half days a week, we will now open the…
Art injection for North Shore development
Art injection for North Shore development Young Cumbria will team up with BEC to bring lively street art installation to the old depot site in first #mynorthshore project 23rd July…
A red letter day! Buzz Station milestone
A red letter day! We have submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of the former bus station in Whitehaven. This application is a key step to bringing the Buzz…
BEC targets ‘zero-net-carbon’ for North Shore development
BEC targets ‘zero-net-carbon’ for North Shore development Scheme will feature renewable energy generation and inventive energy efficiency measures 26th June 2018: BEC’s ambition to deliver its scheme at North Shore,…
Consultation cabin: June opening hours.
Our cabin on the harbour will be open Tuesday & Thursday’s noon-4pm. Come and say hi!
Public Consultation Cabin to open at North Shore
14th May 2018 Posted By: BEC Public consultation cabin to open at North Shore BEC seeking public attitudes for development in Whitehaven Cumbrian property company, BEC, is opening a…
First open discussion about the North Shore development
26th April 2018 Posted By: BEC First open discussion about the North Shore development This week saw the first open discussion about the North Shore development we are bringing forward…
Exciting details revealed for the old bus station site, with Sellafield Ltd announced as key partner and funder
17th April 2018 Posted By: BEC Exciting details revealed for the old bus station site, with Sellafield Ltd announced as key partner and funder Whitehaven’s former bus station will be…
Our first consultation event – 24th April
Want to learn more about the transformational developments happening in Whitehaven? Join BEC and our partners for a morning of discovery at The Beacon Museum. Learn more about our low…
BEC reveals North Shore property plans for transformational Whitehaven gateway development
Scheme will lead the way in low carbon development. Cumbrian property company, BEC, has revealed more detailed information about its proposed scheme at North Shore, Whitehaven.
BEC to reveal North Shore Scheme plans this month
The scheme, which seeks to improve the gateway of Whitehaven, will be brought forward with key partners Copeland Borough Council and Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners. The public and industry stakeholders will…
Exciting step forward for BEC’s North Shore Project with Department for Transport funding announced
Cumbria County Council and BEC funding bid successful for £2.5m road improvement project. The Department for Transport has confirmed that Cumbria County Council (CCC) has been successful in a bid…
Whitehaven’s Mark House site acquired by BEC to bring £300m+ North Shore plan closer
8th November 2017 Posted By: BEC Whitehaven’s Mark House site acquired by BEC to bring £300m+ North Shore plan closer Key site added to Britain’s Energy Coast’s portfolio 8th November…