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
Developing Consensus appoints new Chair
Property and development membership organisation Developing Consensus is delighted to appoint Sandra Manson as Chair. Sandra, who is Senior Director at national development consultancy Pegasus...
Major boost for North East tourism as region is chosen for initiative to increase visitor numbers
The North East has been selected as the location for a major tourism project which aims to attract more investment, welcome more sporting, business and cultural events, support business growth,...
Newcastle showcases smart city credentials at global expo in Barcelona
A regional delegation is gearing up to showcase the city's smart credentials to some of the world's top innovators and influencers at Smart City Expo 2022 in Barcelona. As one of the fastest growing...
North East LEP welcomes new members to the Board
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) has announced the appointment of two new Board members. Colin Hewitt and Phil Redman will join the Board as non-executive directors as...
Top October Top Seven
1.Gosforth Shopping Centre sold to Property investor Custodian REIT for £9.3 million. Custodian REIT will invest the sale proceeds into its ongoing pipeline of building refurbishment, which is...
Invest Newcastle shines light on Newcastle’s smart city credentials in visit to Norway
Attendees of Oslo Innovation Week heard all about Newcastle’s strengths in clean technology and the green energy revolution during a panel event last week. Having explored links between the...
The September Top Seven
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Premium Quality Office Space is helping the North East to Thrive
North East property and development leaders are expecting demand to continue to rise within the region’s office market thanks to the increase in enquiries for premium space post covid....
City leaders urge the public to back the bid for the Great British Railways
City leaders and key businesses from the North East have gathered to show their support for Newcastle’s bid to become the new home for the Great British Railways headquarters (GBR HQ)....
Is the Coronavirus Act 2022 enough to help our North East Landlords Recover Losses
While the Coronavirus Act 2020, worked to protect business tenancies across the region, there was one sector that it didn’t protect, our landlords. Following the embedding of the Commercial Rent...
Securing the Future of the North East Office Market
With the North East office market coming off the back of its most successful year of lettings on record, we spoke to HyHubs Managing Director Charlie Hoult about what’s next for the growing market...
DC’s June Top Five
Each month, we’re going to be rounding up the top five property and development stories from across the region. If you’d like to submit your own news for consideration, please email...