Strong line up set to join the North East LEP Board

Three new members have been appointed to the Board of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) bringing expertise from automotive, finance, and health and life sciences. Alan Johnson, Vice President and Managing Director of Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK),…

Can we reverse the decline in apprenticeships and make the North East ‘apprentice ready’?

Apprenticeships can help solve businesses’ recruitment challenges and can open the door to careers including law, journalism and banking. So why are the numbers of…

North East LEP reaction to ONS regional labour market statistics

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership’s Chief Executive, Helen Golightly OBE, has commented on today’s regional labour market statistics, released by the Office for National Statistics…

New £35million commercial property fund supports developers in the North East

Commercial property development across the North East is set to increase thanks to a new £35million fund launched today. The North East Commercial Property Investment…

Hype or hope? Will green hydrogen bring new benefits for businesses and communities in the North East?

A new working group is being created to help drive the production and use of green hydrogen in the North East. David Lynch, Energy Innovation…

North East LEP reaction to ONS regional labour market statistics

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership’s Chief Executive, Helen Golightly OBE, has commented on today’s regional labour market statistics, released by the Office for National Statistics…

Photography celebrates region at airport

Passengers visiting Newcastle International Airport this year will be greeted with a refreshed suite of imagery celebrating why the North East is a great place…

North East LEP comment on today’s devolution deal announcement

Commenting on today’s announcement of a devolution deal for North East, Lucy Winskell OBE, Chair North East Local Enterprise Partnership said: “This devolution deal is…

Devolution deal for North East England announced

Plans to bring billions of pounds and more power to the North East have progressed, with Government today releasing a press notice outlining a deal…