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What is a Big Local Partnership and who are the local people that help make decisions within it?
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.The Gaunless Gateway Big Local Partnership is a resident led proactive organisation in Southwest Bishop Auckland, representing the communities of Cockton Hill, Henknowle, Woodhouse Close/Tindale Crescent, St Helens Auckland and West Auckland, some of the most deprived wards in County Durham. It came together to identify the needs and aspirations of these local communities and to agree how best to use the £1.15 million Big Local fund available.
The Partnership’s objectives are to manage the ten year programme to meet the area’s long term vision and outcomes to make a positive and lasting difference to the communities of Southwest Bishop Auckland.
Meeting the Big Local outcomes:
From now until March 2026 the Partnership is looking at their overall aim of supporting activities that improve the health and wellbeing of local residents, groups and local business, across three equally important priority areas:
There could be other priorities important to you. Feel free to let us know at our open meeting on the fourth Tuesday in each month taking place in local community venues. We have a community slot at 6pm-6.30pm followed by our meeting agenda, attended by local residents, projects, delivery partners and decision makers including elected members. There is normally someone in the room that can point you in the right direction.
We understand that not everyone uses the internet or social media. If you think someone may be interested in what we do, we are happy to provide information including meeting minutes and agenda in paper based format ( whilst being mindful of our environmental policy).
The Partnership’s objectives are to manage the ten year programme to meet the area’s long term vision and outcomes to make a positive and lasting difference to the communities of Southwest Bishop Auckland.
Meeting the Big Local outcomes:
- Communities will be better able to identify local needs and take action in response to them.
- People will have increased skills and confidence, so that they continue to identify and respond to needs in the future.
- The community will make a difference to the needs it prioritises.
- People will feel that their area is an even better place to live.
From now until March 2026 the Partnership is looking at their overall aim of supporting activities that improve the health and wellbeing of local residents, groups and local business, across three equally important priority areas:
- Community, growth and development
- People, place and space
- Children, young people and families
There could be other priorities important to you. Feel free to let us know at our open meeting on the fourth Tuesday in each month taking place in local community venues. We have a community slot at 6pm-6.30pm followed by our meeting agenda, attended by local residents, projects, delivery partners and decision makers including elected members. There is normally someone in the room that can point you in the right direction.
We understand that not everyone uses the internet or social media. If you think someone may be interested in what we do, we are happy to provide information including meeting minutes and agenda in paper based format ( whilst being mindful of our environmental policy).
Our Staff
We've employed a Community Engagement and Development Lead and
a Partnership Support / Volunteer Broker to help support our work.
a Partnership Support / Volunteer Broker to help support our work.
Barbara SlasorCommunity Development Lead Barbara Slasor is working across Gaunless Gateway areas Monday -Thursday
Barbara will be out and about across all of the above areas visiting as many of you as possible. Please feel free to invite her long to meet with your group or organisation |
Susan GraydonPartnership Support Assistant / Volunteer Broker Susan has a dual role as Partnershp Support Assistant and Volunteer Broker. Susan works Tuesday -Friday helping us with tasks such as booking rooms, recording and typing up minutes, chasing agreed actions and much more... To find out more about her activities as Gaunless Gateway Volunteer Broker please click here. |
