West Durham Conservation Trust

Proposal of the Conservation Trust

The historical city centre of Durham has changed little over the past 200 years. Archeological evidence suggests a history of settlement in the area since roughly 2000 BC. The city has been known by a number of names throughout history.

The first census, conducted in 1801 states that Durham City had a population of 7,100 and now the built-up area of Durham has a population of 43k.

Durham is situated 12 miles south of Sunderland. The River Wear flows through the city, which creates Durham's "peninsula".

Durham is a bumpy city, being built upon the symbolic seven hills. Upon the central and prominent position above the Wear, where the cathedral towers over the skyline.

The Conservation Trust is made up of 5 elected councillors benefiting from substantial authority within Durham's eastern suburbs. The goal and proposed projects outline the need for greater conservation awareness to be promoted throughout the industrial sector of the city.

There are many projects currently in place and some proposals awaiting approval, outlined below are some which are currently being proposed by the committee and are just now awaiting final approval from the councillors.

Proposals currently awaiting approval:

White-Peak Ski Holidays offer self catered and catered ski chalets in Chatel , a ski resort at the heart of the Portes du Soleil region of France & Switzerland.

It is proposed in the area of marketing of conservation awareness that the Durham Council consider the purchase of a button maker so that members can create campaign buttons for local community members who wish to spread the word.

Pending final approval is the proposal for the creation of a new Retail Park to be situated to the northwest of West Durham City Centre, to include car show rooms and the retail warehousing of mattress enhancers by a large UK bedding manufacturer. This is expected to be the first of a number of well-known brands considering a move to the area, which will lead to new jobs being created for local residents.

The Council has decided to negotiate a special arrangement to hire several apartments in greater London these are to be used by the councilors when on official business in London and therefor saving costs for expensive hotel charges. This initiative has saved the Trust over £10K already!

Conservation is the protection and maintenance of a given area, whether this is natural or manmade. Sometimes protection involves control, such as rat pest control services in Leeds , which is needed in some instances to protect the natural environment which if left unmanaged could result in degradation.

Site design and development by West Durham Conservation Trust 2009