In discussion: North East export team becomes a part of the Department for International Trade
Julie Underwood is Head of Delivery for the North East Export Team, which supports North East businesses throughout their exporting journey. The team has recently become a part of the Department of International Trade and relocated to Darlington Economic Campus.…
In conversation with Rhona Knox from Procter & Gamble (P&G) about innovation in the North East
Rhona Knox is R&D Vice President, Global Fabric Care Sustainability, Dry Laundry, and head of the Newcastle Innovation Centre at Procter & Gamble (P&G). Originally…
Creating a coordinated approach to technical education in the North East
In 2016 government laid out its plans to transform technical education in the UK. And between 2017 and 2021, five local areas worked with the…
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…
In conversation with Professor Matt Boyle OBE about innovation in the North East
Professor Matt Boyle OBE is Professor of Practice in Engineering at Newcastle University and Executive Chair of Driving the Electric Revolution Innovation Centre. Originally from…
Work begins to create new eco-building in Newcastle’s West End
Work has begun to create a new eco-building at an award-winning community garden and wildlife site in Newcastle. Scotswood Natural Community Garden has been awarded…
Thinking bigger and planning together for the future
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has a strong track record in evidence-based economic development strategy and delivery. Richard Baker, Director of Strategy, Policy…
Finding the right path after results day
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) has worked with schools and colleges to provide guidance for students and their parents, as they…
Raising skills levels in the North East while navigating national change
How will the government review of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) affect the work going on to improve skills in the North East? Michelle Rainbow, Skills…