The Tees Valley Green Infrastructure Strategy was published in 2008. It was prepared by TVU on behalf of the 5 Tees Valley local authorities, in partnership with Natural England, the Environment Agency, North East Community Forests, Groundwork North East, the Forestry Commission, One NorthEast, and CABE Space. One of the main aims of the Strategy is to help create an attractive environment that will increase the appeal of the Tees Valley to inward investors and entrepreneurs, and form an essential ingredient in developing sustainable and vibrant communities. The key to green infrastructure - a network of natural environment components and green spaces within and between the conurbation, towns and villages - is that it will deliver multi-functional benefits; it will help the Tees Valley to adapt to climate change, improve quality of place, promote good health and well-being, enhance biodiversity and increase tourism.

A Green Infrastructure Programme Manager - David Walton - has recently been appointed to drive forward implementation of the Green Infrastructure Strategy on behalf of the partners. email: david.walton@groundwork.org.uk
Tel 01325 353791 or 07760 619490

The Tees Valley climate change strategy 2010-2020 outlines the key risks and opportunities associated with reducing emissions and adapting to climate change in the Tees Valley.  The strategy was revised by the Tees Valley Climate Change Partnership to reflect the changes introduced by the Climate Change Act 2008 and has been adopted by all the partners.  The Tees Valley Climate Change Partnership includes Darlington Borough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council, Middlesbrough Council,

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