County Durham

Derwentside

Derwentside includes former coal and steel towns and scattered mining settlements, together with open countryside and unsettled areas in the west of the District. The uplands in the west of the district are within the North Pennines AONB.

Council

Derwentside District Council www.derwentside.gov.uk

Population

Derwentside district has a population of 85,065.

Energy Related Projects

Wind – Tow Law Wind – High Hedley Hope Wind – Holmside Further wind farms have been consented at High Hedley II (5.2MW) and Langley (11MW)