• What about a cutting, packaging and distribution facility to help farmers to sell Teesdale lamb direct to consumers?
• Julia, Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services
• Bypass Barney - The town is spoiled by heavy traffic. We say: this would not help local retailers. We need to manage parking and traffic flow.
• Stephen, Bowes
• Barnard Castle Vision,
  Teesdale House,
  Galgate,
  Barnard Castle,
  DL12 9EL

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History

In 2006, Teesdale District Council (TDC), with partners Teesdale Local Strategic Partnership, Teesdale Marketing and One NorthEast (the Regional Development Agency) and County Durham Economic Partnership (CDEP) commissioned EKOS Consulting, working with Building Design Partnership and Donaldsons LLP, to undertake a study of the market town of Barnard Castle.

The first stage of the Vision work was the production of a baseline report, which set out the policy and regeneration context and the current position in the town with regard to socio-economic indictors, the environment, property and transport. From this, a series of issues and opportunities for Barnard Castle and the surrounding area were identified.

Following extensive consultation a new shared 20 year vision and development strategy for Barnard Castle was published in May 2007. The study has established the potential within the town and its hinterland for an economic 'step change' to make the area a sustainable growth point for County Durham based on a clear understanding of the quality and character of the historic town.

Alongside the Vision work, the Teesdale Economic Strategic Options Study proposes the economic future for the wider district.

The Vision is managed by a steering group of individuals from the public and private sectors. Representatives attend from Durham County Council, Teesdale School, Teesdale Marketing, and other business, academic and community partners. The Vision talks to the community through the local media, consultations and exhibitions, its website and partners. Purchasing and procurement is carried out by Durham County Council to make sure best value and best price are obtained. Fairness and probity are ensured by suing tendering and open recruitment.