Introduction

The partners committed to the principles set out in this guide and recommended the use of this document to all those involved in the development and construction industry.

Thanks to the 70 individuals attending the stakeholder seminar which include representatives from local authorities; private businesses, including major housebuilders; voluntary groups and academia in the region.

The Regional Partnership was led by Durham County Council. The Guide was produced by Durham County Council in association with Llewelyn-Davies, CAG Consultants, ECD Energy & Environment and WSP Environmental.

Partners (Providing a financial contribution):

Durham County Council One NorthEast Government Office for the North East County Durham Environmental Trust Sedgefield Borough Council Northumberland County Council North East Chamber of Commerce Countryside Agency Northumbrian Water Tees Valley Joint Strategy Unit

Derwentside District Council Environment Agency Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council North East Assembly English Heritage Arup UK Coal Teesdale District Council District of Easington Council City of Sunderland Council

Other Partners:

• Northern Gas and Electric
• The Housebuilders Federation
• Universtiy of Northumbria
• North East Civic Trust
• Sir Robert McAlpine
• Tarmac
• Newcastle City Council
• Haslam Homes
• Kier Northern
• County Durham Local Agenda 21 Partnership