A better environment through local action

We believe that local people – all sections of the community – can benefit themselves and the environment by helping to build a sustainable future for Durham City.

Previous generations have created an environment that is unique and wonderful in many ways. Our generation can protect and improve this legacy, passing on an even better Durham City to future generations.

Our vision is the creation of a sustainable community in Durham City. This involves taking action to sustain and improve the natural and built environment while also meeting community needs and strengthening the local economy.
Environment

We want to encourage biodiversity ,   to help create a healthy and varied natural environment.

The distinctiveness of our both our urban and rural environments needs to be protected and improved.

We aim to help protect natural resources, by encouraging greater efficiency and increased use of renewable resources.

Waste and pollution needs to be managed in order to minimise the effects on health and the environment.

 

Local economy

Goods and services provided by local suppliers need to be given a higher profile and a higher priority in purchasing decisions.

We support the growth of   local economies in sustainable goods and services such as public transport, farmers’ markets, and alternative energy.

We believe that putting our vision into practice will make Durham City an even more attractive place to visit, study, worship, live, and work.

Community needs

A sustainable community involves people working together in order to improve the quality of life for themselves and for others.

The needs of all sections of the community need to be considered in order to create an overall balance. It is important, for example, to ensure that families are not excluded from residential areas that have become popular among students.

A sustainable community is also a healthy community which promotes mutual respect, support, co-operation, friendship, and healthy lifestyles.

It is also part of creating a   safer community in which dangers from traffic and crime are much reduced, and a cleaner community, where people are much less likely to litter the streets and spoil the countryside.

 


 
  Three in one  
 

 

Our logo shows the way in which the three towers of the cathedral come together to form a unified and harmonious combination.

In the same way we believe that community, environment, and economy need to be integrated and grown together in order to build a sustainable future.

 

Local Action for Durham City involves:

Looking after the environment

Supporting the local economy

Meeting community needs


 

  Join us!  
 


This is an ambitious and wide-ranging vision, but we are sure that we are not the only ones to imagine that a better future is achievable.

We offer optimism and a progressive agenda. There is much to do and we hope that joining us will be enjoyable and self-improving. We know that there are many obstacles to overcome in our journey, but new skills and abilities, friendships and memorable experiences can all be found along the way.

info@localactiondurham.org.uk