Who we are
The Economic Partnership has representation from the private sector, voluntary and social enterprise, statutory agencies and elected representatives from Durham County Council that work together to drive a common purpose and ambition for economic development and regeneration activity in County Durham.
Membership
The core membership consists of individuals identified with specific portfolios as below:
- Independent Chair
- Independent Vice Chair
Read an update from the Chair following the latest Board Meeting: CDEP – Message from the Chair January 2023.pdf
Previous messages from the Chair:
CDEP – Message from the Chair June 2022.pdf
CDEP – Message from the Chair March 2022.pdf
Portfolios
- Resources
- Business competitiveness
- Ideas & innovation
- Infrastructure
- Inclusive growth
- People
Voices
- Public Sector
- VCS
- Business
Organisations with representation on the Board are:
- Business Durham
- Durham County Council
- Durham University
- Housing providers
- New College Durham
- Community Voluntary Sector
- Durham Business Group
- Private Sector
- Social Enterprise
What we do
The County Durham Economic Partnership is responsible for setting and reviewing the strategy for economic development and regeneration activity in County Durham.
Governance structure
County Durham Economic Partnership Governance Structure (PDF)