Derwenthorpe
Derwenthorpe
Derwenthorpe will be a new community to the east of York. The proposal, recently approved by the Secretary of State, aspires to set new standards in design, sustainability and affordability that will inspire and encourage others. With the help of Housing Board funding, this project will create a mixed income, mixed tenure community with high quality, eco friendly, energy efficient homes that are flexible and adaptable.
At least 40 per cent of the new homes planned will be well within the reach of households on average incomes, with 135 homes to rent, 81 for part-ownership and homes for sale at varying prices, together creating a truly mixed income community. Set in 18 acres of parkland, with ponds, mature and newly planted trees and shrubs, cycle paths, playgrounds and wildlife conservation areas, the design will be based around Home Zones, giving people priority over cars.
Derwenthorpe will be a high-quality, inclusive and sustainable community that will establish close links with surrounding areas and become a beacon for York and the whole of North Yorkshire.
NEW EVENT: Sustainable Economic Growth, Regeneration and Local Economic Assessments (LEAs)
Local government in Yorkshire and Humber needs to explore how we can work innovatively and build capacity to conduct robust and meaningful LEAs, which are also rooted in “real-life” economic geographies.
This workshop is intended to be the first of a series that will take place in the course of conducting LEAs during 2010, to share expertise and approaches and build capacity.
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Chair of Sustainable Development Board appointed
Councillor Arthur Barker has been appointed as the Chair of the new Independent Sustainable Development Board.
Leaders' Board Scheme consultation
Consultation on how the LGYH Leaders' Board is constituted and operates