North East LEP reaction to ONS regional labour market statistics
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership’s Strategy and Policy Director, Richard Baker, has commented on today’s regional labour market statistics, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The data updates on key indicators within the Strategic Economic Plan. Today’s release includes quarterly…
Support on offer for North East businesses that could help solve current energy challenges
Businesses in the North East are being offered expert support to develop solutions to current energy-related challenges, like rising fuel prices and the urgent need…
Moving forward with a refreshed role but the same commitment and determination to create more and better jobs
Helen Golightly, Chief Executive of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP), outlines how the organisation’s role is set to evolve. I began…
In conversation: how the North East can meet the demand for thousands of new, skilled workers
A new study has shown that up to 80,000 skilled workers will be needed in the North East and Yorkshire if the UK is to…
Decarbonising homes set to bring tens of thousands of skilled roles to North East and Yorkshire
A new study has shown that up to 80,000 skilled workers will be needed in the North East and Yorkshire if the UK is to…
Getting Building Fund supports creation of new industrial workspaces in County Durham
Eight new industrial workspace units are being created on the Hownsgill Industrial Park in Consett following investment from government’s Getting Building Fund. When complete, the…
North East communities awarded further funding for development of renewable energy projects
Four projects in the North East have received funding from the North East and Yorkshire (NEY) Net Zero Hub to help power renewable energy schemes…
Getting Building Fund support sees expansion of AirView Park Enterprise Zone
Two new state-of-the-art flexible workspace buildings are currently being built on the AirView Park development in Woolsington following a £944k investment from government’s Getting Building…
New training hub launched in North Tyneside to equip people with workplace skills
A new training hub has been created in North Tyneside, providing courses in social care, catering and hospitality for people who are currently unemployed. YMCA…