TWO new electric vehicle rapid filling stations are planned for motorists in Newcastle and Sunderland. The city centre stations, which will be designed, built and run by Fastned UK, are […]

Further difficulties move back historic tunnels’ re-opening date The expected reopening of the historic Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels between Jarrow and Howdon has been pushed back to Autumn 2018. […]

MORE than 200 buses are to be fitted with new technology to improve air quality and cut harmful engine emissions. The £3.8m Government scheme will see buses operating on routes […]
Residents, businesses and everyone across the North East can join the call for better road and rail networks in a major consultation exercise. Transport for the North has begun a […]
Plans for future transport investment in the North East and the wider North of England have been outlined today at an event marking the publication of a thirty year plan […]

North East Combined Authority (NECA) business is cancelled on Thursday 16 November as members are paying their respects to its Chair Councillor Paul Watson who died last week. Meetings will […]

Paul Watson, Leader of Sunderland City Council and Chair of the North East Combined Authority (NECA)
Statement from Head of Paid Service for NECA, Helen Golightly: “It is with sadness and great thanks that we recognise the huge contribution Councillor Paul Watson made during his years […]

New funding to upgrade traffic management technology across the region has been announced by the Government. A total of £3.64m – which includes £2.8m from the Department for Transport – […]

APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PERSON AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE AUTHORITY’S OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE The North East Combined Authority is looking to appoint an individual to be the Vice-Chair of the […]