North East MPs and Lords are being urged to support devolution proposals aimed at boosting the economy and generating growth. Cllr Simon Henig, chair of the North East Combined Authority […]
The contractor refurbishing the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels has gone into administration. While we are committed to finishing this important project, this unfortunate development will inevitably delay the completion […]
Posted: 12 March 2015
A series of public debates gets underway this week giving people the chance to have their say on proposals for devolution in the North East. The first event will be […]
Posted: 10 March 2015
An organisation that brings together councils from across the North East is looking for members of the public to join a key committee. The North East Combined Authority (neca) is […]
Posted: 3 March 2015
The North East Combined Authority has welcomed ‘Invitations to Tender’ for the Northern and TransPennine Express rail franchises published today, promising a better deal for passengers, additional journeys across the […]
Posted: 27 February 2015
A series of meetings will take place across the North East to give business leaders, residents and partner agencies the opportunity to influence ambitious plans for regional devolution. The North […]
Posted: 25 February 2015
The final elements of the North East Combined Authority budget have today (17 Feb) been agreed. Members of the authority met this afternoon to discuss the proposed transport grant to […]
Posted: 17 February 2015
Council leaders have welcomed the announcement of an additional £40.6m of Growth Deal funding for the North East. It brings the total level of approved Growth Deal funding for the […]
Posted: 17 February 2015
Business leaders, residents and partner agencies across the North East are being invited to influence ambitious proposals which will see the area’s Combined Authority lobby Government for significant devolved powers […]
Posted: 3 February 2015