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 growth strategy. Offering a potential £4.2bn of investment into the North...
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 and more than 50 delegates have come together with the united message...
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 of the membership organisation, the response was led by Pegasus Group...
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 was first established. I would like to thank Adam, and all of the...
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 investment agency, Invest Newcastle, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative...
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 Government issued a legal direction which required both Newcastle City...
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 Group, has already played an active role in the organisation as Head of the...
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, create new jobs, and boost domestic and international tourist numbers....
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 tech clusters in the UK and the smartest UK city named in the 2021...
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 the North East LEP moves forward with a refreshed role and a continued...
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 anticipated to enhance rents and improve the environmental performance of...
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 regions throughout the year, Invest Newcastle, part of...
The September Top Seven
Former shipyard in North Tyneside is up for a multi-million pound restoration. Leaders at the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) have agreed to pump £2.8m into the riverside site’s renewal. North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll said the investment was about...
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. Last year the North East reported its most successful year of...
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). Beating off competition from more than 40 other UK towns and cities, it was...
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 (Coronavirus Act 2022) earlier this year, we caught up with Laura Walker,...
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 and how as a region we must continue to future-proof and innovate...
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 molly@sharpmediagroup.co. Newcastle Council Leader plans review into ‘confused’ Grey...
Thought leadership piece by Guy Currey, Director, Invest North East England
With so much interest and activity around investment and development opportunities in North East England, it was a brilliant opportunity to attend the inaugural UKREiif event in Leeds a few weeks ago, and represent the region along with some local partners. It was a...
Strong year for inward investment boosts economic recovery in Newcastle and Gateshead
Although economic uncertainty and changing restrictions characterised the year for businesses across the country, Invest Newcastle, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), ended the 2021-22 financial year having supported the creation and safeguarding of more...
Planning Steering Group Update
Led by Sandra Manson (Pegasus Group) and Helen Marks (Youngs RPS) along with the support of the Developing Consensus Planning Steering group, Developing Consensus has made key strides forward in collaborating with local planning authorities to communicate the...
Cannes-Do Attitude for Newcastle Delegation
Over 64 senior representatives from the region have travelled to Cannes as part of a Newcastle delegation aiming to showcase the city to a global network of investors, developers and business professionals. In the run-up to the event, Developing Consensus spoke to...
The Changing Geography of our City Centres
Written by Neil Hart, Group Managing Director of Bradley Hall For almost two years we’ve been put through our paces by a global pandemic and subsequent restrictions, but we’re now learning to live with the mixed messages from government at short notice. Despite this,...
DC Member News Highlights
This year we wanted to highlight the significant developments, progression and news from a number of our key DC members. If you’d like your achievements to be included in our list, drop an email through to our media partner katy@sharpmediagroup.co. Adderstone Group ...