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
“These figures once again show the North East is punching well above its weight in attracting inward investment."
Guy Currey, Director of @InvestNEEngland. Read the full quote and article on @BdailyNorthEast.
https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2020/07/30/new-figures-show-north-east-as-best-area-for-job-creation-outside-of-the-capital
Our new #Health and #LifeSciences Project Development Fund will support ambitious projects that go on to create #moreandbetterjobs in the North East, lead innovation in the sector, and attract investment https://bit.ly/3hTfe6d
Excellent news for DC member @KF_NorthEast.
The property specialist has strengthened its portfolio with new contracts to manage 3 North East flagship developments alongside 2 Yorkshire deals.
Read the full story on @BdailyNorthEast
https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2020/07/29/property-firm-boosts-north-east-and-yorkshire-presence-with-flagship-contracts?utm_source=bulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-07-30-north-east&utm_content=image @KF_peterbowden
🎊🎉We've been successful in receiving a share of £30m @DCMS #5GCreate funding. The £4,851,780 received for our #5GCAL project will enable innovative work with @NEAutoAlliance @NissanUK to look at 5G’s ability to boost productivity through use of autonomous 40 tonne trucks 🚚👇🏼 https://twitter.com/DCMS/status/1288811471993004033
📌Projects in Sunderland, Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, Brighton, and Suffolk have been selected to test what revolutionary high-speed 5G connectivity can do for UK industries.
Read more 👉 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/funding-boost-for-uk-tech-innovators-to-seize-opportunities-of-5g-technology
Great to read about the Open North Foundation in today's @jnlbusiness and see a number of @DevConsensus members supporting the project.
https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/north-east-business-leaders-set-18677529
New images unveiled of the Quayside West development set to create 500 jobs.
Plans for the 15-acre former industrial site will deliver 1,100 new homes, a 135-bed hotel, local parks and new public recreational routes.
Read more on @BdailyNorthEast
https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2020/07/28/new-images-unveiled-of-quayside-west-development-set-to-create-500-jobs
Joint venture created for second phase of Stephenson Quarter
Written by DC Member Chris Dobson Newcastle City Council has announced a new partnership with PfP igloo to complete the second phase of Newcastle’s Stephenson Quarter, the high-profile development which attracted a mixed-used of occupiers such as the Crown Plaza hotel...
Enlivening the high street
Helen Marks, Planning and Development Consultant, and Paul Fairlamb, Associate Commercial Surveyor, from youngsRPS discuss the ongoing conversations surrounding the future of the high street as a result of a changes to shopping behaviour and the associated impact on...
DC Members respond to the ‘Build, Build, Build’ recovery plan
Following Boris Johnson's speech yesterday, Developing Consensus members have shared their views on the 'Build, Build, Build' recovery plan. If you'd like to contribute a quote or opinion in response to the plan, please drop an e-mail to katy@sharpmediagroup.co “The...