THE North East Combined Authority (NECA) today reaffirmed its intention to secure a valuable £120m pot of funding for the exclusive use of regional businesses. The authority is working in […]
Posted: 20 September 2016
Hundreds of people and organisations have taken part in a call for evidence and listening events about how health and wellbeing in the North East can be improved. They were […]
Posted: 25 July 2016
North East leaders have confirmed that they will move forward in the devolution process subject to confirmation that the terms of the region’s deal will be supported by the new […]
The North East Combined Authority has agreed a strategy for investment in Metro and local rail to improve passenger journey and kick start an expansion of high quality local rail […]
Posted: 19 July 2016
Regional council leaders are seeking assurances from Government that the terms of the North East devolution deal will be honoured. At a meeting this morning, members of the North East […]
Posted: 4 July 2016
The new chair of the North East Combined Authority has described being appointed to the role as ‘an honour’. Cllr Paul Watson, leader of Sunderland City Council, was appointed chair […]
Posted: 22 June 2016
A programme to cut congestion, improve health and boost the economy by promoting alternatives to car use has been given the green light for the North East. Go Smarter, which […]
Posted: 27 May 2016
A scheme to recognise safe and responsible freight operators in the North East has honoured the best in the industry. The North East Freight Partnership, which is overseen and supported […]
Posted: 19 May 2016
A new business network has been launched in the North East to help keep the regional economy moving by addressing local transport issues. The Go Smarter Business Network will meet […]
Posted: 19 May 2016