The Local Transport Plan, the first for the newly formed North East CA, spells out ambitions for major investment in transport across all modes up to 2040, including how the Mayor’s manifesto commitments for integrated transport will be achieved.

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness unveils the multi-billion pound vision to give the North East a “world class” transport network. shieldsgazette.com/news/ps87-bill…

.Gateshead Council has launched a new online self-service tool allowing homeowners to check if they need planning permission for a project. The tool is the first stage in the Council's goals to digitise 'much' of its planning process. Read the full article 👇🏻 gateshead.gov.uk/article/29578/…

Excellent article on achieving net zero from our member Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in BUSINESSiQ Read the full piece from Andrew Hirst here 👇🏻 thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24584042.…

Did you know that almost 40% of the cars in Britain are made in the North East? We make things, we’re innovators and we’re leading in green technology in this region. All of this was on show at last week’s NEAutomotiveAlliance Expo. The highlight for me was kids talking all about

News | Newcastle's Digital Catapult’s 5G Immersive Lab opened by UK Tech Minister Read more: investnortheastengland.co.uk/news/uk-tech-m… #investnortheast #immersive #5G #technology

Excellent read in BUSINESSiQ today about Northumbrian Water's partnership with Opencast to develop a 'Smart Sewer' approach to tackling discharges from storm overflows. The project is the first of its kind in the UK. Read the full article 👇🏻 thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24638770.…

£42m of investment in Riverside Sunderland has been announced today. 👏🏻 Read the full report on the North East Times website 👇🏻 netimesmagazine.co.uk/sustainability…

A topic which has come up regularly at our Developing Consensus meetings of late. Here, Centre for Cities explores the 'Brownfield Passport' and its potential benefits. centreforcities.org/blog/brownfiel…

Starting the week right by officially welcoming Nick Gholkar, Executive Partner at Ward Hadaway as Deputy Chair of Developing Consensus. Thank you to Bdaily news for featuring the piece👇🏻 bdaily.co.uk/articles/2024/…

Interesting feature from BUSINESSiQ as Mike Hughes speaks to The Northern Powerhouse Partnership's Henri Murison about the role of NPP within devolved regions. thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24668713.…

We’re underway with the biggest transfer of power and resources to the people of the North East, from Westminster in a generation. We’re creating real opportunity. New jobs, new homes and training across our region. And this is just the start. My full statement on the Budget.

With news that the English Devolution White Paper will be released before the end of the year, Centre for Cities presents its case for an economic geography approach to devolution within the country. Download the full report 👇🏻 centreforcities.org/publication/ec…

Watch as #NorthEast Mayor Kim McGuinness launches the public consultation on plans for the region's transport. 👏🏻 Visit the link here 👇🏻 to share your views, the consultation is open until Sunday 26 January 2025. northeast-ca.gov.uk/localtransport… youtube.com/watch?v=HSNMIe…

Excellent news for our Associate Port of Tyne who has unveiled a £7.5 million agricultural hub in partnership with Royston-headquartered Origin Soil Nutrition. Read the full story on Bdaily news 👇🏻 bdaily.co.uk/articles/2024/…

Calling all DC members and associates, have you signed up for our Winter meeting and social? 🎉 Wednesday, November 27th - 4pm onwards - Tavern On The Tyne Learn more and sign up 👇🏻 eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-meeti…

🗓 MIPIM Launch Event🗓 Wednesday 27th November 08:30-10:30am - The Glasshouse ICM ✅ Find out about plans for the Invest Newcastle pavilion at MIPIM next March ✅ Network with key decision makers and colleagues from across the real estate supply chain   eventbrite.co.uk/e/newcastle-at…

NE1, in partnership with Newcastle City Council  and Gateshead Council, are hosting a webinar tomorrow at 1pm, to provide information that will help develop Newcastle's Movement Strategy for the city centre for 2025-2045. Please register in advance via the link: tinyurl.com/2jv3e3bk

Fantastic to see our friends at Atom bank emphasising its commitment to environmental sustainability within the region, with the purchase of 25 acres of Northumberland woodland. 👏🏻 business-live.co.uk/economic-devel…

🚨VENUE UPDATE: Due to unforseen circumstances, tomorrow's Winter Meeting and Social will now take place at: Lui's Bar and Kitchen Newcastle 25 King St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3UQ eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-meeti…