North East LEP welcomes devolution deal signing

The North East LEP has welcomed the announcement of today’s devolution deal signing. Paul Woolston, North East LEP Chair, said: “We warmly welcome the historic devolution deal which represents a huge opportunity for the North East to chart its own…

An update from the Rural Growth Network

Antony Braithwaite, Chair of the North East Farming and Rural Affairs Network (NEFRAN), gives an update on the progress of the North East Rural Growth…

North East LEP at Venturefest

As part of our recent work in innovation leadership, the North East Local Enterprise Partnership’s Innovation Director Hans Möller, gave a presentation at the North…

North East BIC welcomes third laboratory business this year

A new North East business which uses innovative technologies to quantify the source of bacteria in bathing waters is the latest tenant to move into…

North East Schools and Colleges selected for National Careers Pilot

North East LEP launches Career Benchmarks Pilot Schools and colleges within the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) area have been selected to…

Newcastle to Newcastle export opportunities highlighted

North East businesses meet delegation from Newcastle, South Africa Businesses from two very different Newcastles have been meeting at a special event to discuss international…

Strategic Economic Infrastructure Fund (SEIF) – Capital Project Call

The first call for the Year 2 Strategic Economic Infrastructure Fund (SEIF) is now open (closing date: 23 November 2015). This current call intends to…

Are you looking to recruit IT and Developer apprentices?

For some young people a lack of experience in the working world is a significant barrier to finding their first role in the IT industry.…

North East LEP sponsors North East Apprenticeship Awards

Here at the North East LEP we recognise the value and importance of apprenticeships in helping to deliver more and better jobs for the North…