Ensuring a bright future for the North East
There’s a great opportunity for the North East to build on recent growth, drive forward new development and become a more prosperous region.
But securing improvements to the places where we live, work and play requires a fundamental change in how private and public sector organisations across the North East work together.
We crucially need to unlock barriers to development, create the right conditions for growth, attract inward investment and enable the delivery of new homes, offices and infrastructure for the businesses and residents of the North East.
Consensus through collaboration
This can only be achieved through strong collaboration across the region, better communication between public and private sector organisations, and through building a full dialogue on the topics that matter.
A joined-up approach to planning and development will enable us to make the most of what we have and deliver the economic assets and infrastructure that will secure the brightest future for our region.
The latest from Developing Consensus
1/3 Key Points from #Budget2021:
- New English Freeports will be based in East Midlands Airport, Felixstowe & Harwich, Humber, Liverpool City Region, Plymouth, Solent, Thames and Teesside
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/budget-2021-what-you-need-to-know
#Budget2021 CONFIRMED - Darlington announced as location for Government's new Treasury North.
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19131787.darlington-confirmed-location-governments-new-treasury-north/
Business rates holiday in retail, tourism and hospitality extended for three months and discounted for another nine months. Reduced rate for VAT extended for tourism and hospitality businesses extended for six months, followed by interim rate #Budget2021
Stay tuned for live updates on the Government's budget starting around 12:30 this afternoon #Budget2021
Good to see many local businesses backing the North East's freeport bid including @northeastlep, @NEEChamber and @DevConsensus. Read our take on a North East freeport here: https://bit.ly/3uSerKi
Treasury 'going to Darlington' - reports Sunak will announce first office outside London
Live updates here:
https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/live-updates-chancellor-rishi-sunak-19948044
FREEPORTS: A huge day for the North East England Freeport bid with a shortlist expected to be announced in today's budget from 12.30pm. Back the bid!
@Port_of_Tyne @PortSunderland @NCLairport @northeastlep @IAMPNE
#PortofBlyth | #Freeports | #Blyth
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56259094
Developing Consensus backs North East England Freeport Bid
Developing Consensus has joined a consortium of 44 businesses and organisations to show support for the North East England Freeport bid, signing a letter of universal support to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. Below is a full copy of the letter together...
Further infrastructure commitments are needed to maximise the potential of North East Freeports
North East membership organisation Developing Consensus is calling for significant infrastructure upgrades to be incorporated into the region’s Freeport plans. The group of over 120 organisations operating in the property and development sector, has welcomed the plans...
NE Freeport Bid – Letter of Support from Developing Consensus
Developing Consensus has provided a letter of support for the North East Freeport bid submission. To read and download the letter, click here: Freeport bid - DC letter of support To read more about the North East Freeport bid, click here: North East LEP Free Trade...