Transport spending in North East ‘getting worse, not better’ according to...
19 August 2019 The body responsible for transport in the North East has slammed new planned spending figures as “woeful” and called on the Government to properly fund transport infrastructure in the...
View ArticleNECA Declares a Climate Emergency
The North East Combined Authority (NECA) has formally declared a climate emergency. The declaration was made after a motion was agreed at the combined authority’s Leadership Board meeting today...
View ArticleNorth East transport chiefs send Christmas ‘wish-list’ to Government
The body responsible for transport in the North East has sent its Christmas ‘wish-list’ to the Government urging ministers to move transport in the region forward. Councillor Martin Gannon, Chair of...
View ArticleNorth East transport chiefs welcome HS2 announcement
The body responsible for transport in the North East has welcomed the Government’s announcement that HS2 will go ahead – but said urgent investment was needed in the East Coast Main Line now for the...
View ArticleNorth East transport chiefs urge Chancellor to commit to upgrading the East...
The body responsible for transport in the North East has urged the Chancellor to commit to upgrading the East Coast Main Line when drawing up next month’s Budget. Councillor Martin Gannon, Chair of the...
View ArticleRegional collaboration sees staged economic recovery plan agreed
Regional collaboration sees staged economic recovery plan agreed A staged economic recovery plan prepared by the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group has secured region-wide support as leaders...
View ArticleBus Service Improvement Plan Published
https://www.transportnortheast.gov.uk/enhancedpartnership/ Transport leaders approve region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan Transport leaders have today (Tuesday 26 October) approved the region’s...
View ArticleNorth East Devolution Deal Consultation Launched
£4.2bn devolution deal for the North East People across the North East are being asked for their views following the announcement of a £4.2 billion devolution deal. A public consultation is now under...
View ArticleBudget Proposals for the North East Mayoral Combined Authority
Budget Proposals for the North East Mayoral Combined Authority In December 2022 the government announced a devolution deal with NECA, NTCA and the seven constituent councils to form a new North East...
View ArticleLate Provision of NEMCA Budget Item – NECA Leadership Board
Late Provision of NEMCA Budget Item The late provision of this report is due to the need for both combined authorities to receive the information at the same time, but the meeting dates differing by...
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