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Updated on Wednesday, 14 August  2008

Latest Stories from The Derwentside Partnership

 

Working towards a new era for local government Have your say.......

 

There will be a number of events being held in Derwentside regarding the structure of the new unitary council, which will come into force from 1st April 2009.  Click on the link below for more information on dates, venues and how to reserve your place.

 

Go To: Consultation (33.12kb pdf) 
Sustainable Community Strategy Sustainable Community Strategy

 

The County Durham Partnership are consulting on the above, and the consultation period runs until 30 September 2008.  For more information click on the links below.

 

Go To: SCS info (15.64kb pdf)

Go To: www.durhamlaa.org.uk


Durham County Council

 

Co Durham Domestic Abuse Strategy 08-11

 

You can have your say on the Domestic Abuse Strategy for Co Durham.  Click on the link below to view the document, and to feedback your views.  Comments to be returned by 21st August 2008.

 

Go To:  Co Durham Domestic Abuse Strategy (219kb pdf)  
Ellie Youth Bus

 

The new programme for the Youth Bus is now available, and will be 'out and about' between 7th July and 25th September.  Click on the link below for details.

 

Go To: Youth Bus Programme (499 kb pdf)
SPICE - Fun for Free Fun For Free

 

To find out how successful the event was, click on the link below.

 

Go To: Fun For Free (59.6kb pdf)
Why 5 Try 5 Healthier Futures

 

For a history of the above event, click on the link below.

 

Go To: Healthier Future History 
Ladder of success Going from strength to strength

 

Find out the latest news from the Derwentside Employment Team by clicking the link below.

 

Go To: Derwentside Employment Team 
Local Government Review Local Government Review

 

Click on the link below to find out the latest news on the LGR.

 

Go To: Local Government Review (pdf 229kb)
Derwentside Play Strategy 2001-2010 Derwentside's Play Strategy 2007-2010

 

To find out the latest on the Play Strategy, click on the article below, or open the interactive document for more information.

Go To: Play article (pdf 43.1kb)

Go To: Play Strategy (pdf 2.78mb)


Wider Stakeholder Forum Wider Stakeholder Forum

 

The next Wider Stakeholder Forum is being held in October.  Click on the link below for more information.

 

Go To: Wider Stakeholder Forum  (pdf 51.7kb)
DDC Transitional Plan 2008/09 Derwentside District Council Transition Plan

 

For more information on the Council's transition plan for 2008-09, click on the link below.

Go To:  DDC Transitional Plan (pdf 401kb)
Pupils from Catchgate Primary receiving a plaque Leaf Celebration

 

At the LSP meeting on 15th May, the Leaf project was celebrating its success.  For more information, click on the link below.

 

Go To:  Leaf Presentation (pdf 53.6kb)
Burning Issues Derwentside Young Fire Fighters 

 

To catch up on the latest news, click on the link below.

Go To:  Burnish Issues (pdf 3.32mb)
Derwentside Litter Pledge Derwentside Litter Pledge

 

You can do your bit for the environment by signing up to the Derwentside Litter Pledge.

 

Click on the link below to sign the pledge.

Go To: Litter Pledge (pdf 125kb)
Alcohol Seizures Alcohol Seizures in Stanley

 

Read the latest results for alcohol seizures in Stanley.  For more information, click on the link below.

 

Go To: Alcohol Seizures (pdf 41.5kb)
SHiNE Attendees SHiNE award

 

Another award won by Derwentside District Council.  For more details click on the link below.

 

Go To: SHiNE Award
Winner - Beacon Award

Tackling Health Inequalities

 

The Beacon award for Reducing Health Inequalities has been awarded to  Derwentside District Council in partnership with Co Durham PCT, and the Derwentside Partnership.  For more information, click on the link below.

 

Go To: http://www.derwentside.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=12749
Derwentside Young Fire Fighters Association - one year on

 

The Derwentside YFA has successfully been running for one year and taken part in a number of activities from fund raising to team building.  

 

To find out what the young fire fighters have been up to please click on the link below. 

 

Go To: Derwentside YFA One Year On (841kb)

 

Recent Publications

 

There have been a number of recent publications which impact on the LSP.  

 

Please click on the links below to download the documents. (Some of the documents are very large - please bear in mind our Climate Change Pledge when printing)

 

Go To: Principles of representation: a Framework for effective third sector participation in LSPs

 

Go To: An introduction to the Local Performance Framework - Delivering Better Outcomes For Local People

 

Go To: Creating Strong, Safe and Prosperous Communities Statutory Guidance: Draft for Consultation

 

Go To: Development of the new LAA Framework - Operational Guidance

 

Go To: Towards Lifetime Neighbourhoods: Designing Sustainable Communities for all: a discussion paper

 

Go To: Comprehensive Area Assessment - a Joint Consultation

 

Go To: National Indicators for Local Authorities and Local Authority Partnerships: Handbook Definition


Climate Change Pledge

 

The LSP is encouraging all partners to sign our Climate Change Pledge in order to prevent the worst impacts of climate change on the world in the future.

 

For further information on the pledge please click on the link below. 

 

Go To: Climate Change Pledge


Different Languages Documentation 

Should you wish to have copies of documentation in another language (see opposite), please contact us and let us know.

Go To: Different Languages 
     welcome Welcome Pack

A welcome pack has been compiled to welcome Polish residents to Derwentside.  Click on the links below to access the document(s).

Go to: Welcome Pack - Polish

           Welcome Pack - English


Go To:  News Archive

 

 

Health

 
 

In the school year 2004/05 13.4% of children in Derwentside were over and 10.8% were obese

 
 
 

Environment

 
 

Principles of sustainability applied to the development, regeneration and conservation of the built-environment

 
  Housing  
  The percentage of homes built on previously developed land has increased from 50 in 2004/05 to 71.86% in 2005/06  
 
 

Lifelong Learning

 
 

The percentage of pupils attaining 5 A*-C GCSE's in our 6 mainstream secondary schools has risen from 41.1% in 2002 to 46.7% in 2005.

 
 
 

Strong Communities

 
 

80.8% of residents think that for their local area, over the past 3 years, community activities have got better or stayed the same

 
     
 

Children & Young People

 
 

Young people's engagement in decision making is actively encouraged through a wide range of organisations

 
 
 

Economy

 
 

The number of long term unemployed has fallen from 19.3% in 2001 to 3.9% in 2005 and is significantly lower than the national rate of 13.9%

 
 
 

Community Safety

 
 

In the two years up to 2003/04 burglary had been reduced by 32%. The Home Office have set a further target for reduction of 10% by 2008

 
 

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