Energy Summit to explore opportunities for region’s supply chain to deliver Net Zero solutions

Businesses in the North East energy sector are being invited to a free event that will discuss areas where the region can capitalise on innovative opportunities arising from COP26. The North East Energy Catalyst Summit will also showcase the best…

National Careers Week 2022 launches in the North East

This year’s National Careers Week will be launched in Newcastle upon Tyne, in recognition of pioneering work carried out in North East England to raise…

Feedback from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic business owners to shape North East business support

Feedback from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic business owners in the North East is being used to help shape business support in the region. The…

Traineeship leads to permanent role at North Tyneside community garden

A young trainee has been offered a permanent role after completing a six-month placement at a North Tyneside community garden. TJ Ferguson, who is 23…

North East LEP and regional partners submit response to government’s consultation on trade with the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Paul Carbert, Economic Policy Co-ordinator at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), outlines the promising potential opportunities for the North East. As the UK…

Tickets now available for National Careers Week 2022 launch event

Monday 7 March 2022, 9:30am until 12:45pm Hybrid online and in-person event This year’s National Careers Week will be launched in Newcastle upon Tyne, in…

Celebrating apprenticeships and their many benefits

National Apprenticeship Week takes place from 7th-13th February and celebrating this thoughtful and effective means of developing individual skills and knowledge has never been more…

Levelling Up – Statement from our Chair, Lucy Winskell OBE.

Lucy Winskell OBE, Chair of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), responds to the Levelling Up announcement issued by government today, Wednesday 2 February…

Understanding the impact of the Local Growth Fund and Enterprise Zone programmes on the North East economy

By Ray Browning, Programme Manager at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership Central to the delivery of the North East Strategic Economic Plan is the…