North East LEP reaction to Spring Statement 2022

“Against a very challenging backdrop of rising costs for people and businesses, and declining growth rates and living standards, Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcements will help relieve some of the pressure in areas like fuel prices and employee costs, and local authorities…

Using labour market intelligence to make better career decisions

Victoria Sutherland, Head of Evidence at the What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth, was one of the keynote speakers at the launch of National…

North East LEP reaction to today’s regional labour market statistics

Today’s statistics cover the North East region, which includes the North East LEP area and Tees Valley Combined Authority area. The headline rates cover the…

Key takeaways from the North East Energy Catalyst Summit

“This region is unique. We have everything. The challenge for us as a region is how to take that gift and grow it and multiply…

National Careers Week 2022 keynote speakers announced

The line-up of keynote speakers has been announced for this year’s National Careers Week launch event, which takes place online and in person on Monday…

Funding awarded to strengthen the region’s presence in new markets

Over £325,000 of funding from the government’s UK Community Renewal Fund has been awarded to an innovative new initiative that will support North East organisations to understand,…

North East LEP investment aims to grow region’s battery sector

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership has awarded more than £90k through its Project Development Accelerator Fund to expand the work of a new partnership…

Younger, and more diverse, governors needed for North East schools

Having a strong and effective board of governors in a school can make a real difference to the life chances of young people. That’s why…

North East Local Enterprise Partnership reaction to ONS regional labour market statistics

Today’s statistics cover the North East region, which includes the North East LEP area and Tees Valley Combined Authority area. The headline rates cover the…