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The South East Northumberland Green Infrastructure Strategy sets out the vision and strategy for green infrastructure provision within southeast Northumberland to protect and improve existing poor quality green and open space, and develop new green infrastructure.
The South East Northumberland New Growth Point comprises the whole of the former Districts of Blyth Valley and Wansbeck and extends northwards into the former Rural Coalfield and westward to include the market town of Morpeth. The need for a Green Infrastructure Strategy for the South East Northumberland (SEN) New Growth Point (NGP) was highlighted in the South East Northumberland Programme of Development (PoD) as submitted to the Communities and Local Government in October 2008.
The Vision for the South East Northumberland New Growth Point is: ‘…to create a strengthened network of sustainable communities in South East Northumberland’s Corridor of Opportunity through broadening the range and improving the quality of housing, regenerating town centres, and supporting new economic enterprise and employment.’
The 10 year strategy (2010-2020) is regarded by the South East Northumberland Partnership as an integral component for delivering sustainable development and growth; for improving the quality of life of residents; and improving the quality of the natural and built environment within which people will live, work and visit.
This strategy defines specific issues, challenges and opportunities for South East Northumberland (SEN) that will ensure green infrastructure is developed in this designated growth area to realise benefits for the current and future residents, workers and visitors to this area.
This strategy has been developed by Strategic Leisure, (part of the Scott Wilson Group), in parallel with development of the Green Infrastructure Strategy for Northumberland; the two strategies have a common definition of Green Infrastructure, and share key principles and objectives.