​What is a Big Local Partnership and who are the local people  that help make decisions within it?
Click here to find out more about the decision making group and how to become a member...

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​​The Gaunless Gateway Big Local Partnership is a resident led proactive organisation in South-West 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 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 West 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. 

The Partnership is looking at: creating more local jobs,  improving health and wellbeing, increasing activities that children and young people can get involved in, bringing different generations together,  reducing crime and improving community safety.

​There could be other priorities you may also wish to see being addressed.
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​We're working to bring you a website which will provide you with lots of information about the great work taking place across the above communities. 

There's lots of ways you can get involved in this and other projects as they develop.

Our Staff 

We've employed a Community Engagement and  Development Lead and
a  Partnership Support / Volunteer Broker ​to help support our work.

Barbara Slasor


​Community Development Lead 

Barbara Slasor is working across Gaunless Gateway​​ areas;
  • supporting resident participation 
  • identifying volunteering opportunities
  • developing stronger links  and communication across  the Gateway area
  • helping to identify suitable projects  - both for small grants and larger projects
  • supporting development of existing and new networks, forums, organisations and groups
  • acting as a link across the communities throughout the  project.

​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 Graydon


​Partnership Support Assistant / Volunteer Broker

Susan has a dual role as Partnershp Support Assistant and Volunteer Broker. 


​Susan works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday    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.
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How to get in touch

You can like us on Facebook for more up to date information or follow us on Twitter

​You can chat with Barbara on 07795341208 / Susan on 07879338624