Economic Development and Digital

The North East Combined Authority’s ambition is to work with partners to create the best possible conditions for growth in jobs, investment and contribute towards making the North East an excellent location for business, by prioritising and delivering high quality infrastructure, and to enable all residents to benefit from economic growth long into the future.

Working with partners, the North East Combined Authority:

  • Draws on the significant skills and sector-led expertise of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership
  • Co-ordinates promotion of the area
  • Provides the right environment and infrastructure for attracting and embedding investment
  • Works with the Department for International Trade (DIT) and other Government partners as required.