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This year’s winning entries

Contents

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 County Durham Environment Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Awards and Commendations:

Built environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Climate change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Community partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Craftsmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Greener business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Natural environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Places and spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Schools and colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Volunteer group of the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Volunteer of the year - under 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Volunteer of the year - over 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Waste management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Outstanding Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 School Electricity Reduction Award 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Environment Awards 2015 are supported by:

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Foreword

Now in their 26th year the Environment Awards continue to attract a high calibre of entries, they are now well and truly part of the County Durham calendar.

As the push for good design based on sustainable principles continues at a national level we are pleased that County Durham continues to produce schemes of great quality and innovation, as well as getting to the heart of communities and encouraging partnership working to make a difference for everyone.

The range and ambition of the schemes submitted reflects the dedication and skill of those involved. The Awards continue to be a unique opportunity to celebrate the fantastic achievements and commitment that people make to caring for their neighbourhoods, environment and individual communities.

A special mention must be given to the recipients of our outstanding awards this year. Exceeding the criteria in several of our categories, whilst very different in scale they have both demonstrated considerable personal commitment.

Congratulations to the award and commendation winners and thanks to everyone involved in the Environment Awards 2015.

Simon Henig Chair, County Durham Partnership

Terry Collins Chair, Environment Partnership

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About the County Durham Environment Partnership

The Environment Partnership aims to develop innovative approaches to addressing environmental issues across County Durham, pooling collective resource and sharing best practice.

The strength of the partnership lies in its ability to engage with, and harness, the commitment of communities and key organisations to work together to both improve the natural and built environment through enhancing existing assets, and to engender behavioural change in businesses and neighbourhoods to consider the environmental impact of their actions.

Our vision is for an altogether greener Durham which makes efficient use of energy resources, has built resilience to extreme weather events, protects its natural assets for all to enjoy and conserves and makes best use of its heritage.

We are working towards the following objectives: l Deliver a cleaner, more attractive and sustainable environment. l Maximise the value and benefits of Durham’s natural environment. l Reduce carbon emissions and adapt to the impact of climate change. l Promote sustainable design and protect Durham’s heritage. www.countydurhampartnership.co.uk/environmentpartnership

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Built environment Covering complete new builds and extensions to commercial or residential buildings, which enhance, or improve, their surrounding streetscene, or local environment. Paving and lighting schemes are also accepted.

Successful schemes: l respond appropriately to local and national policies l fit their setting in terms of design, scale, massing and use of materials l exceed statutory requirements.

AWARD

The Bowers, Durham Durham City

For the outstanding contribution to the built environment of Durham City.

Entrant: Gentoo

www.gentoogroup.com

Wear Referrals Veterinary Hospital Bradbury

AWARD

For the outstanding contribution to the built environment of County Durham through high quality sustainable design.

Entrant: Jane Darbyshire & David Kendall Ltd, Wear Referrals Ltd www.jddk.co.uk http://www.wear-referrals.co.uk/

COMMENDATION

Bluebell Court Lanchester

For the valuable contribution the development of Bluebell Court has made to the environment of Lanchester and the surrounding conservation area.

Entrant: Blue Sky Developments (NE) Ltd

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Built environment Mainsforth Sports Pavilion Mainsforth

COMMENDATION

COMMENDATION

www.ferryhill.gov.uk

COMMENDATION

Mayfield Renovation

St Romald’s Church

For the research and implementation of the restoration of this historic feature and the contribution this has made to learning.

Entrant: Gerard & Joanne te Lintelo

For the sensitive alteration of the listed building and enhancement of the visitor experience.

Entrant: Beaumont Brown Architects LLP

Wolsingham

ViewPoint, Consett Business Park Villa Real, Consett

For the high quality design, sustainable development and valuable contribution ViewPoint has made to the local environment and business in County Durham.

Entrant: Business Durham www.businessdurham.co.uk

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For the valuable contribution to sporting and social provision and improving the local environment.

Entrant: Ferryhill Town Council

Romaldkirk

www.beaumontbrownarchitects.co.uk

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Climate change Rewarding groups and individuals carrying out schemes which maximise energy efficiency, minimise energy use and have adopted renewable energy sources. Projects which address the wider issues of climate change in an innovative way will also be considered.

Successful schemes: l illustrate the benefits in terms of climate change mitigation measures l be examples from which others can learn.

AWARD

Peatland Programme Uplands of County Durham

For the outstanding contribution the programme has made to the restoration of the local peatlands and specifically the educational outcomes which can be shared with others.

Entrant: North Pennines AONB Partnership www.northpennines.org.uk/Pages/Peatland Programme.aspx

Wear Referrals Veterinary Hospital Bradbury

AWARD

For the outstanding use of renewable energy sources and sustainable technologies in the development of Wear Referrals Veterinary Hospital.

Entrant: Jane Darbyshire & David Kendall Ltd, Wear Referrals Ltd www.jddk.co.uk http://www.wear-referrals.co.uk/

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Community partnership

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Presented to schemes which demonstrate how a partnership approach has achieved much more than a single organisation could have done alone.

Submissions to other categories which have been delivered through this approach will automatically be considered for this award.

Successful schemes: l be judged to inspire others to work collaboratively l demonstrate an ongoing benefit to the community.

Communities Together Achieve More

AWARD

Newfield and Pelton Lane Ends

For an outstanding contribution to the improvement of the quality and appearance of the local environment and the efforts of the local community.

Entrant: Newfield & Pelton Lane Ends Residents Association www.facebook.com/pages/Newfield-Pelton-Lane-EndsResidents-Association/171413542893254

Grape Lane Durham City

AWARD

For an outstanding contribution to the improvement of the quality and appearance of the local environment and the efforts in strengthening community links.

Entrant: Grape Lane Project

www.durham.gov.uk/article/6205/Gardenersgive-Grape-Lane-more-ap-peel

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Community partnership Blooming Chester-le-Street Chester-le-Street

COMMENDATION

For a valuable contribution to the improvement of the quality and appearance of the local environment and the efforts of the local community.

Entrant: Chester-le-Street & District AAP area Improved Environment Task Group www.durham.gov.uk/chesterlestreetaap

COMMENDATION COMMENDATION Catchgate Neighbourhood Planter Scheme Catchgate

For a valuable contribution to the improvement of the quality and appearance of the local environment and the strengthening of community links.

Entrant: Catchgate Neighbourhood Planter Scheme Group

Tanfield in Bloom Tanfield

For a valuable contribution to the improvement of the quality and appearance of the local environment and the efforts of the local community.

Entrant: Tanfield in Bloom

www.tanfieldinbloom.co.uk/tanfield-inbloom

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Craftsmanship Encouraging the continuation and development of traditional skills such as joinery, stonemasonry and signwriting.

Successful schemes: l demonstrate skilful craftsmanship using traditional materials l

show how the work has contributed to the long term preservation of the building or structure.

AWARD

Durham School Chapel Window Durham City

For the outstanding contribution to the advancement of the understanding of traditional crafts and the built environment of County Durham.

Entrant: Crushed Chilli, Durham School

www.crushedchilli.co.uk www.durhamschool.co.uk

AWARD Mayfield Renovation Wolsingham

For the outstanding and consistent quality of workmanship using traditional techniques and materials.

Entrant: Danny Wood Builders

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Craftsmanship Restoration of Historical Duck Decoy Sedgefield

COMMENDATION

For the research and implementation of the restoration of this historic feature and the contribution this has made to learning.

Entrant: Friends of Hardwick Park, Burt Hunter, Durham County Council www.durham.gov.uk/hardwickpark

COMMENDATION St Andrew’s Church, Winston Winston

For the valuable contribution to the advancement of traditional crafts and the inclusion of modern techniques in the restoration of the listed building.

Entrant: Beaumont Brown Architects LLP www.beaumontbrownarchitects.co.uk

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Greener business Acknowledging businesses which support their communities in maintaining a clean environment. Only businesses operating in County Durham will be eligible.

Companies with numerous branches must be site specific.

Successful schemes: l demonstrate good practice in environmental matters l exceed statutory requirements l demonstrate they have worked with communities to create a cleaner environment.

COMMENDATION

Branding the Message Durham University

In recognition of the development of Greenspace making all environmental messages strong, focussed and instantly recognisable in a manner from which others can learn.

Entrant: Greenspace, Durham University www.dur.ac.uk/greenspace

Special Educational Needs Range Developed in County Durham

For commitment to the development of specialist products using recycled materials.

Entrant: Marmax Products www.marmaxproducts.co.uk

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COMMENDATION

Natural environment

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Rewarding schemes that conserve natural areas of existing high quality, restore existing natural areas to their full potential or create new habitats that enhance biodiversity interest.

Successful schemes: l make a significant positive contribution to the range and extent of species and habitats in County Durham l l

display an understanding of the context in which they are set, reflecting local wildlife priorities

further public understanding of the importance of nature.

COMMENDATION

Barnard Castle Weir Rebuild Barnard Castle

For the valuable contribution to the natural environment and specifically for extensive community engagement and local environmental improvements.

Entrant: Environment Agency

www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

COMMENDATION Upper Demesnes Hay Meadow Barnard Castle

For the valuable contribution to the improvement of the natural environment and the understanding of traditional management techniques.

Entrant: Friends of the Demesnes, Barnard Castle Town Council, Heart of Teesdale Landscape Partnership http://parishes.durham.gov.uk/barnard/ Pages/OtherOpenSpaces.aspx

COMMENDATION Woodhouse Community Primary School SUDS Scheme Bishop Auckland

For the establishment of partnership working to address and understand local flooding issues in a sensitive manner.

Entrant: Woodhouse Community Primary School, Northumbrian Water, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust www.woodhousecommunity.durham.sch.uk/ community/working-with-our-community

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Places and spaces This new category will reward schemes which create cleaner and greener surroundings and that enable communities to focus on initiatives that are most relevant to their own needs. They may include the creation of new public spaces or the regeneration of neglected areas to create vibrant new spaces for the whole community.

Successful schemes: l create a stronger sense of community l increase civic pride with people engaged in the improvement of their own community l regenerate run down areas and create safer environments l demonstrate a commitment to the sustainable resource management l have a positive effect on the local economy, tourism and the health and wellbeing of the local residents and visitors.

Horden Denes Horden

AWARD

For the outstanding contribution to the improvement of the local environment, regeneration of run down areas, creation of safer environments and the positive effect on the local economy, health and wellbeing of the local residents and visitors.

Entrant: Durham Heritage Coast, Horden Regeneration Partnership, Durham County Council, Coal Authority, National Trust, Heritage Lottery Fund www.durhamheritagecoast.org

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Places and spaces Friends of Miner’s Welfare Chilton

AWARD

For the outstanding contribution to the improvement of the local environment and positive effect on the local economy, health and wellbeing of the local residents and visitors.

Entrant: Friends of the Miner’s Welfare

COMMENDATION

COMMENDATION

Boyne Place

St John’s Square, Seaham

For the valuable contribution to improvement of the local environment and creation of stronger sense of community.

Entrant: Friends of Langley Moor Community Group, Community Economic Development Team Durham County Council

For the valuable contribution partnership working has made to the improvement of the local environment and provision of new community services.

Entrant: Durham County Council

Langley Moor

Seaham

http://friendsoflangleymoor.co.uk/

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Schools and colleges Recognising environmental initiatives within schools and colleges, such as wildlife gardens, recycling or re-use projects, transport schemes and environmental awareness programmes. Schemes where the school or college is working in partnership with the wider community are also accepted.

Successful schemes: l demonstrate a link to curriculum delivery l include links to wider benefits, or other school based environmental initiatives such as eco-schools.

AWARD St Anne’s Pupil Voice Groups Bishop Auckland

For the outstanding improvements to the school environment and continued commitment to sustainability through curriculum delivery.

Entrant: St Anne’s CE Primary School

http://www.st-annes-pri.durham.sch.uk/

COMMENDATION Imagination Creation Chester-le-Street

In recognition of the improvement of the appearance and environment for users of the site.

Entrant: Selby Cottage Childcare Centre

www.durham.gov.uk/article/3654/Selby-Cottage-Childcare-Centre

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Schools and colleges

COMMENDATION RiverLAB Tees - Tees Rivers Trust Teesdale

In recognition of the environmental education programme promoting the understanding of local rivers.

Entrant: Tees Rivers Trust, Heart of Teesdale Landscape Partnership http://teesriverstrust.org/ www.heartofteesdale.net

COMMENDATION St Michael’s RC Primary School Vegetable Garden Esh Village

In recognition of the environmental improvements within the school and their educational benefits.

Entrant: St Michaels RC Primary School www.stmichaelseshlaude.org.uk/home

SHOCflood

County Durham

COMMENDATION

In recognition of the environmental education programme to reduce flood risk and increase resilience to flooding.

Entrant: OASES, Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Communities Committee

www.oasesnortheast.org.uk/index.php/funded-programmes/current-programmes/shoc-flood

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Volunteer group of the year

This category recognises the contribution of a community group in delivering activities that improve and inspire the lives of others. This category is open to applicants of all ages. Self nomination is permitted in this category.

Our Place

Shotton Colliery

AWARD

For an outstanding commitment to the improvement of the quality and appearance of the local environment and for improving the lives of others.

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Successful groups: l consist of two or more people doing volunteering work that is an environmental service to the local community l l l l

have a local management structure

have been running for two years or more

have made a demonstrable impact on their local community be able to demonstrate longevity in completed and future work.

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Volunteer of the year - under 18

Rewarding individuals who give up their time to improve the environment for the benefit of their community.

All nominees must live or volunteer in County Durham.

Self nomination is not accepted.

All nominees must be under the age of 18 at the 31st October, 2015.

Successful applicants: l have given outstanding service to their community by supporting a local group or delivering a volunteer service or project which improves the environment l

have contributed a minimum of 10 hours to an environmental volunteer service or project between June 2014 and June 2015.

AWARD Dylan Etheridge

For an outstanding commitment to the improvement of the quality and appearance of the local environment and personal achievement. www.daac.org.uk

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Volunteer of the year - over 18

Rewarding individuals who give up their time to improve the environment for the benefit of their community.

All nominees must live or volunteer in County Durham.

Self nomination is not accepted.

Successful applicants: l have given outstanding service to their community by supporting a local group or delivering a volunteer service or project which improves the environment l

have contributed a minimum of 10 hours to an environmental volunteer service or project between June 2014 and June 2015.

AWARD Bob Sorley

For an outstanding commitment to the improvement of the quality and appearance of the local environment over a prolonged period.

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Waste management Recognising high quality restoration and reclamation schemes. Waste reduction, re-use and recycling systems and anti-pollution schemes will also be considered.

Successful schemes will: l demonstrate waste minimisation l show sustainable management principles l be examples of innovation and good practice which could be replicated.

AWARD Green Move Out Durham City

For the outstanding contribution partnership working has made to waste reduction and recycling in Durham City.

Entrant: Greenspace, Durham University, Durham County Council, Durham Constabulary, County Durham Furniture Help Scheme www.dur.ac.uk/greenspace/greenmoveout

COMMENDATION Bin It Right

County Durham

In recognition of the countywide behavioural change campaign and those partners involved.

Entrant: Durham County Council www.durham.gov.uk/whatgoeswhere

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Waste management

COMMENDATION Operation Stop It County Durham

For the valuable contribution partnership working has made to education about, and reduction of, fly tipping in County Durham and the improvements to the local environment as a result.

Entrant: Fly Tipping Task Force www.durham.gov.uk/flytipping

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Outstanding Award The outstanding award recognises those schemes which go beyond exemplary status in their own category. They will display elements which cut across a number of categories and not only fulfil the criteria of the Environment Awards, but set an example of sustainable and environmentally friendly activity on a regional or national basis.

Outstanding awards will be given at the discretion of the judging panel.

AWARD Wear Referrals Veterinary Hospital Bradbury

For the outstanding contribution to the built environment as a result of sustainable development and commitment to business development in County Durham.

Entrant: Jane Darbyshire & David Kendall Ltd, Wear Referrals Ltd www.jddk.co.uk http://www.wear-referrals.co.uk/

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Outstanding Award The outstanding award recognises those schemes which go beyond exemplary status in their own category. They will display elements which cut across a number of categories and not only fulfil the criteria of the Environment Awards, but set an example of sustainable and environmentally friendly activity on a regional or national basis.

Outstanding awards will be given at the discretion of the judging panel.

AWARD Dylan Etheridge

For an outstanding contribution to the improvement of the quality and appearance of the local environment and commitment to learning and development of others. www.daac.org.uk

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School Electricity Reduction Award 2015

AWARD Blessed John Duckett RCVA Primary Tow Law

For the largest reduction in electricity use. www.blessedjohnduckett.durham.sch.uk

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