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A £145m super fund to support the growth of hundreds of North East businesses will go live early next year after an agreement was signed today. The North East Fund […]

Radical Call to Improve North East’s Health and Prosperity

North East should make radical shift to preventing poor health to close health and wealth gaps with the rest of the country National experts have challenged North East health and […]

Invest North East England Showcases Region to the UK’s Property Sector

Representatives from the North East Combined Authority’s (NECA) seven local authorities, Invest North East England, and the region’s property and business sectors are showcasing the North East to domestic and […]

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A timetable for new investment in North East England’s local trains and railway stations has been discussed by council leaders as devolution of the region’s railways took an important step […]

New checks on concessionary travel will prevent misuse of the ‘bus pass’

New checks are being introduced on buses in the North East to prevent the misuse of concessionary bus passes meant for older and disabled people. Smart ticket machines on buses […]

New senior appointment strengthens North East LEP and NECA relationship

A top appointment to lead the corporate and strategic management of the North East Combined Authority is strengthening its ties with the North East LEP. Helen Golightly, the LEP’s Chief […]

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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 […]

Hundreds respond to health commission call for evidence

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 […]

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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 […]