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We are thrilled to have appointed the main contractor for the LEVELS development on Duke Street in Whitehaven town centre with work starting immediately.
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Welcome to the first blog for 2024 from our CEO, Michael Pemberton.
It's been a busy start to 2024 for BEC; for our team, our partners and our projects. Read on to find out more ...
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Championing our local communities
Helping businesses and individuals thrive
Developing distinctive destinations
The iconic Whittles building in Whitehaven is being transformed into a futuristic digital and gaming hub after securing multi-million pound backing from Sellafield Ltd and BT.
Planning has been submitted to transform a derelict warehouse in Whitehaven into a Creative Music Hub to be run by partners Soundwave.
Planning has been submitted for 18 eco-workshops adjacent to Blencathra Business Centre near Keswick.
Other news from our extraordinary community
Michael Pemberton, BEC Chief Executive has received the British Empire Medal in the Kings' New Years Honours
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We don’t just talk about values, we live them. In our work, in our home lives and in our volunteering. We choose to work with people who feel the same way. Contractors, partners and agencies alike, we expect them to prove to us that they have a similar way of going about business.