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  Introduction


Our Strengths

Key Issues, Aims & Impacts

Emerging Issues

Key Plans &
Strategies


Key Contacts
 

 

THEMES | Environment

   

Our Strengths

 

  • A District containing 'Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty', 'High Landscape Value' and historic buildings.

  • Semi-rural environment with most former industrial landscapes restored by reclamation.

  • Fine landscapes, flora and fauna protected from inappropriate development through development plans.

  • High quality nature Conservation Interest including rare species.

  • A strong sense of place and community spirit and strong community support for environmental issues.

  • A strong, committed partnership approach to promoting and implementing environmental protection and enhancement.

  • Good record of success in attracting outside funding for environmental matters.

  • Forward thinking and innovative approach to environmental improvements.

  • Good road network and link from main centres to A1 motorway.

  • Good national cycle network through the district and local networks being developed.

  • Population decline reduced with majority of recent new housing development using previously developed land.

  • 75% of Council Stock meets the Government’s Decent Homes standard.

  • 91% of new housing is constructed on brownfield land (Aug.2003)

 

 

Health

 
 

To address the causes of ill health by prevention, education and economic well-being

 
 
 

Environment

 
 

We will make Derwentside an attractive place to live and work

 
 
 

Lifelong Learning

 
 

To create a culture where people want to learn, have the opportunity to learn, and enjoy learning

 
 
 

Supporting Communities

 
 

By listening, responding and providing resources we will support people to achieve and maintain their voice

 
 
 

Economy

 
 

To develop a diverse, thriving economy that offers opportunity and
encouragement to all

 
 
 

Community Safety

 
 

Working together we will build safe communities and reduce fear

 
 

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