Devolution proposals for the North East must be ambitious and clearly set out the potential for growth – that’s the view of residents and businesses who took part in consultation. During a series of public events held in March over 300 people gave their feedback on a set of outline devolution proposals put forward by […]

Transport and tourism are among key areas where closer collaboration between the North East and Scotland could be developed. The issues were discussed at a meeting in Edinburgh yesterday (June 3) between Cllr Simon Henig, chair of the North East Combined Authority, and Fergus Ewing MSP, Scottish Government Minister for business, energy and tourism. The […]
Posted: 4 June 2015

Leading northern politicians have met as part of a series of discussions on issues including transport, the economy and devolution. The chairs of four combined authorities – covering Merseyside, the North East, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire – met in Leeds yesterday (June 1) to look at how they can work together in order to […]
Posted: 2 June 2015