Founded: 19th May 2007
Website: http://sbvt.wordpress.com
Town or City: Consett
Areas covered: Shotley Bridge

The Trust has been in existence for over 20 years but only started its annual spring litter pick in 2007. We also have individual members that keep their local area free of litter.
We are a registered charity, which aims to improve the environment in the village and promote a high standard of development, whether it be in new buildings or the renovation and alteration of existing property.
We aim to secure the protection and improvement of features of public and historic interest and encourage an interest in the history of the area.
Issues that we have addressed over recent years include the desirability and standard of new development proposals and changes to the use and appearance of existing buildings, a wide variety of traffic and highway issues, litter and dog fouling.  We have arranged for the erection of plaques to provide information about people and buildings of historic interest, organised village litter pick days and had a variety of speakers at our open meetings.  For the last two years we have presented Design Awards for the best new development, following a poll of members.  In the past we have published booklets of items about the history and development of the village and produced a leaflet of heritage trails in the village.  More recently we have produced a local directory and been assisting the local businesses and community groups in organising the Shotley Bridge Victorian Christmas Weekend, including litter picks to keep the village looking attractive during the event.
Open meetings are held every 3 or 4 months for members and guests to raise and discuss issues arising in the village.

Please visit our website for further information.