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
In Focus: Sunderland
Developing Consensus was delighted to host its first meeting following its conference in the Mayor’s Parlour at Sunderland’s stunning new City Hall. Featuring incredible views of the city’s...
Invest North East England: Update from UKREiiF
Regeneration, inward investment, devolution, flying cars and much more were on the agenda at the recent UK Real Estate, Investment, and Infrastructure Forum, (UKREiif), held in Leeds. Now...
Driving Forward Development and Devolution Conference
Photography: Angela Carrington, The Bigger Picture Agency Developing Consensus was delighted to welcome over 60 members and associates to its Driving Forward Development and Devolution Conference at...
Newcastle Announces Life Science Investor Opportunity To Grow Sector and Create Jobs
Newcastle City Council is looking for an investor to accelerate the growth of the region’s £1.7bn life science eco-system. Dedicated to the commercialisation of life sciences and based on...
North East delegation gears up for UKREiiF 2023
In under three weeks organisations from across the North East’s real estate sector will come together to shine a light on the investment and development opportunities in the region at the...
Dr Henry Kippin announced as Keynote Speaker at Developing Consensus Workshop
Developing Consensus is delighted to announce that Dr Henry Kippin, Chief Executive, North of Tyne Combined Authority and Interim Chief Executive, North East Mayoral Combined Authority will be...
Developing Consensus Chair Sandra Manson: North East Devolution Deal Consultation
A statement from Developing Consensus Chair Sandra Manson. The Devolution Deal is a game-changer for our region and a key catalyst in allowing us to unlock crucial investment and create a robust...
Newcastle delegation ready to showcase region at international property conference
On 14 March, leaders from across the North East of England will travel down to Cannes in France to showcase the region at one of the world’s largest real estate conferences. 26 organisations...
Reforms to National Planning Policy – Developing Consensus Consultation Response
Developing Consensus has submitted a response to the government’s Reforms to National Planning Policy Consultation on behalf of the North East’s property and development sector. Collated by members...
A statement from Chair of Developing Consensus Sandra Manson
I am delighted to be taking up the role as Chair of Developing Consensus (DC), although I have very big boots to fill following on from Adam Serfontein’s outstanding time as chair since DC...
Invest Newcastle confirms partnership with UKREiiF 2023
Invest Newcastle has confirmed their involvement with the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 16-18 May, in Leeds. Inward...
The Introduction of Tyneside’s Clean Air Zones
After a model showcased that parts of the A167 Central Motorway and Tyne Bridge would remain above the legal levels of traffic-related pollution unless further action was taken, in 2017 the UK...