The Partnership

The Partnership

South Hetton is a small ex-mining village in Co. Durham, approximately 4 miles north of Peterlee and 1.5 miles west of the A19, it has a population of about 2,500 people. Like most of the mining villages of the northeast, South Hetton suffered a great deal with the loss of the mining industry. The closure of the colliery lead to knock-on effects in ancillary industries and to the closure of many small businesses in the area. These closures lead to a high degree of deprivation in the community as well as a strong sense of being abandoned and a growing apathy among the population. Population decreased and the average age of villagers increased as young people left in search of work and a better environment to live in. South Hetton Community Partnership was formed to promote the regeneration of the village into a vibrant, confident, growing village.

The Partnership is a partnership of local interest groups (e.g. Church, School, Parish Council, Cricket club etc.) and private citizens.

Committee contact details (0191) 5261862

Chairman Karen Tibbetts Karentibbetts@aol.com

Secretary Jack Hesselwood Jack161149@aol.com

Treasurer Annmarie Lang