T. 01925 852005 E. enquiries@thelandtrust.org.uk www.thelandtrust.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1138337 Case Study Elba Park Location: North East Size: 52 hectares Client: Homes & Communities Agency the Land Trust’s Role: Protecting asset value From: Colliery To: Country Park Elba Park is a regeneration success story - one of the most contaminated sites in the North East has now become one of the best green spaces in the country, earning three prestigious Green Flag awards. The park, alongside a new housing development, is a flourishing green space and has been a major selling point for the 300+ new homes; has added value to the development and has become a thriving space, well used and appreciated by the local communities and wildlife alike.

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