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BEC places at 31 in the Cumbria Hot 100

This month saw the first Hot 100 list of Cumbria firms in In Cumbria Magazine. We were proud to place at 31 in the list of incredible companies across a huge rage on industries. Check out the full list here: http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=ba446f2b-56a6-4459-99ed-5f6f582371ab&pnum=1      

Lillyhall site shortlisted to host Heathrow logistics hub

We were delighted to act as “site sponsor” for the former Alcan site at Lillyhall in the bid to make it one of four Healthrow logistics hubs. It is one of 18 to make the shortlist out of 121 expressions of interest to host. The bid was led by Sellafield Ltd with BEC as site […]

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 Year’ categories 19th March 2019: BEC’s transformational North Shore scheme has been shortlisted for two categories in the national Planning Awards. Today’s shortlist named BEC’s […]

Steven and Adam get stuck in at St James

As part of our Giving:BEC initiative two team members, Adam Phillips and Steven Parry have been busy supporting St James School. Steven and Adam joined in a day of preparation work in the school garden – cutting hedges and shrubs – ahead of a landscaping project that will improve the grounds for all the children […]

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 creative hub L-R Lucinda Brown Director at Osprey, Craig Lowery Director of Operations at Osprey (Picture courtesy of in-cumbria.com)  6th March 2019: BEC, the property developers behind North Shore, has announced a partnership with local food and […]

Caught on camera! Red squirrels confirmed at Westlakes

Westlakes Science Park has been part of a drive to encourage more red squirrels in our part of the world and it’s now been confirmed that we have at least two resident reds thanks to a recent camera survey. The West Lakes Squirrel initiative set up a covert camera at our squirrel feeder and found […]

Festive Fundraiser – a visit from Howgill Family Centre

As we enter the closing days of January we were proud to hand over a cheque from our Festive Fundraiser to the hard working folks at Howgill Family Centre. The Centre provides education, skills, health, and social care services for children and their families across Copeland and West Cumbria. From practical support to therapeutic intervention, […]

Hurrah! Rugby success for Allerdale

Back in July 2018, our team members gave their cheery support to #BackTheBid as Allerdale threw its hat into the ring to host the Rugby League World Cup 2021. (READ MORE: https://discoverbec.com/rugby-league-world-cup-2021-bec-team-members-backthebid/) This week we were delighted to learn that the bid has been successful. We are supportive of projects that seek to bring more economic […]

Festive Fundraiser – a warm welcome from Calderwood House

Our Community & Energy Officer, Adam, popped over to Calderwood House earlier this month to hand over a lovely big cheque following our festive fundraiser – thanks for the warm welcome Rachel and team, we are very proud to support you. READ MORE: https://discoverbec.com/bec-teams-festive-fundraiser-raises-2450-for-two-local-charities/

Full STEAM ahead at Westlakes Science Park

New outdoor education activity at Westlakes for schools and public to boost understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) subjects. 18th Jan 2019: Local youngsters have a new opportunity to get interactive with a new physical and digital trail at Westlakes Science Park. The trail, opening today, will provide a valuable, curriculum focused […]