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Exploit the City’s potential as a major retail, business and residential centre, academic hub and visitor destination Expand Durham City Vision principles to the immediate locality Deliver the City of Culture ambitions |
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Vibrant and Successful Towns
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Embed a “Whole-Town” approach
Unlock the potential of our network of major centres including Bishop Auckland, Consett, Peterlee, Seaham, Spennymoor and Stanley
Deliver Transit 15 and major transport infrastructure improvements
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Competitive and Successful People
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Raise the aspirations, participation and attainment of young people
Re-engage adults with work
Develop workforce skills and support lifelong learning
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Sustainable Neighbourhoods and Rural Communities
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Tackle deprivation and narrow the gap
Deliver quality, affordable and choice of housing
Maximise the benefit of the Building Schools for the Future programme
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A Top Location for Business
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Nurture business development and growth, aligned with key growth sectors
Support an enterprise surge and increase economic activity
Create the right environment for business development
Promote County Durham as an attractive economic location for investment
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