Regeneration and Partnerships

Regeneration and development in the District of Easington

Today, no one can fail to see that the district has a bright and promising future, the area is welcoming, diverse, aspirational and enterprising.  The outward signs of the current successes are visible to all and include; attractive shopping centres, world-class businesses, new housing and an award winning coastline.  Whilst the District may mean many things to many people, one thing is certain - the district means business.

About this service

The Council's Regeneration and Partnerships team focuses on the following themes

• neighbourhood renewal
• funding programmes
• regeneration projects
• regeneration policy
• community enterprise
• local Enterprise growth initiative
• community information

Neighbourhood Renewal

The index of multiple deprivation (IMD) rates the District of Easington as one of the most deprived areas in England and has received funding through the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit to make improvements to services.  Working closely with our external partners and stakeholders most notably the East Durham Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) our efforts are focussed on improving the lives of people living in the District of Easington.

Neighbourhood Renewal Funding has been allocated to support a variety of service improvements in the District and the Wards of Easington Colliery, Horden North and Horden South are also piloting a Neighbourhood Management Pathfinder scheme.

Funding and Programmes Team

The unit is committed to maximising the take up of external funding from the Single Regeneration Budget (SRB), Neighbourhood Renewal Funding (NRF), Liveability Pilot, European Objective 2, European Union Urban II Programme, as well as promoting funding opportunities from the Lottery Distributors and Charitable Trusts.  Collectively, these funding opportunities are contribute to regeneration in the district.

Regeneration Projects

The projects team have already delivered a number of successful projects that have transformed the old colliery sites into usable industrial estates, new housing estates and the exciting retail outlet of Dalton Park.  The team is also leading on the redevelopment of Seaham Town and the relocation of Seaham dock company.

Regeneration Policy

To ensure the regeneration process continues within the district, the council must press forward its concerns at regional and national government level.  By voicing our concerns and working in partnership, our aim is to influence the decision making processes that can have an impact upon our District.  By doing this, we contribute to both regional and local policies that aim to address the Districts index of multiple deprivation.

Local Enterprise Growth Initiative

Four Districts in County Durham have received a cash windfall of £10.2 Million from Round One of the Government's neighbourhood renewal programme Local Enterprise Initiative (LEGI).

Derwentside, Easington, Sedgefield and Wear Valley will share this funding that is aimed at increasing entrepreneurial activity in disadvantaged communities; support the growth and reduce the failure rate of locally-owned businesses; and attract appropriate inward investment and franchising opportunities.

Community Enterprise

Helping to establish local community enterprise in the District is one of our tasks.  Information is provided to help local groups and organisations to find further information and to get started in the right direction.

Community Information

In this section you will find general information regarding the local Regeneration Partnerships, local Community Centres, Town and Parish Councils, Whats on Guide and information helpful to people looking for work in the District of Easington.