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 Fund is managed by FW Capital and backed by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership…

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…

Showcasing our regional innovation and demonstration capabilities

2022 has been a busy year for the region’s energy sector, with new investments, major events, and progress towards achieving the North East’s net zero…

Success for Opportunity North East Careers Pilot

A ground-breaking pilot has demonstrated the importance of targeted and personalised Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) in improving post-16 destinations for young people.…

Importing and exporting knowledge and ideas to help bring economic benefits to the North East

A delegation from the North East, including the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP), the CBI, Department for Work and Pensions, education providers…