Case Studies
WDRP seeks to capture the lessons being learned and best practice emerging from the Case Studies. The Case Studies are as follows:
Environmental Business Support
Growing your business by going green
Concerns over the impact of climate change are growing. Raising awareness of this issue among the region’s businesses, and introducing them to measures which can assist them in reducing their carbon footprint are high on the agenda.
For the full case study, please click here to download the pdf.
Sustainable Tourism
Cooperation wins benefits for all.
Tourism is a key sector in the West Durham economy. Its attraction for visitors comes not from one individual asset, but rather from a combination of various factors. This includes its unique landscape, archaeology, history, geology, ecology and culture.
For the full case study, please click here to download the pdf.
Boosting the Knowledge Economy
Moving with the times
Both Teesdale and Wear Valley suffer from a shortage of businesses operating in the knowledge-intensive and growth sectors.
A lack of broadband facilities has recently been identified as one of the main factors preventing the development of the knowledge economy in West Durham.
For the full case study, please click here to download the pdf.
Seeking solutions for transport in rural areas
Finding solutions to transport problems in Weardale and Teesdale
For many living in isolated rural communities, public and community transport provides an essential lifeline. This is especially so for those on low incomes or for those too young or too old to drive or the infirm. A joined up approach to the delivery of transport provision must be high on the agenda for all those seeking to promote health, well being and economic growth in rural areas.
For the full case study, please click here to download the pdf.
Action Learning
Learning to listen - listening to learn
Action Learning was employed as an educational tool to promote the sharing of experiences, skills and information amongst the group of case study leaders. It was designed to improve communications and to encourage mutual learning amongst those tasked with delivery of the four projects, including representatives from relevant Local Strategic Partnerships, AONB bodies, rural councils, community support organisations and other leading stakeholder organisations.
For the full case study, please click here to download the pdf.
Strengthening Community Engagement
Get involved and make yourself heard
Community engagement is the heart and soul of the West Durham Rural Pathfinder initiative. Here, those tasked with delivery of aspects of the four case studies located in the Teesdale and Wear Valley districts highlight the role played by community engagement in helping to achieve their objectives. The four individual examples are:
- Asset mapping
- South West Durham Heritage Corridor
- Parish Planning and Community Engagement
- Consultation on Community Strategy in Teesdale t
For the full case study, please click here to download the pdf.
You can read more information on the asset mapping and South West Durham Heritage Corridor from the Case Study Event on 25th May 2006
The Eastgate Case Study uses Area Delivery Plans to identify current and future business needs and examine how existing businesses could benefit from the proposed Eastgate Site Development. The Area Delivery Plans provide a more pro-active, focused approach, with more customer focused service delivery. They also encourage organizations to work in a more joined up way. Research into the potential skill requirements of the proposed development will also be examined.