 Average annual sunshine durations over the region of North East England range from 1500 hours along the coast to less than 1250 hours in the higher Pennines, this also explains the temperature range due to the difference in altitudes.Welburn's parish plan was created for the rural community to contribute their ideas within their local society.The parish plan included funding access to help a range of organisations including local planning authorities, government agencies and the police services during a period of five years.