Jan 25 2011
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New and emerging LEPs
A new local enterprise partnership (LEP) for the north east of England has been approved by ministers today.
It will cover the following local authority areas:
- Durham
- Gateshead
- Newcastle
- North Tyneside
- Northumberland
- South Tyneside
- Sunderland
Other areas in the north east are covered by the already approved Tees Valley LEP.
Lincolnshire talks
The South Humberside situation may have moved closer to resolution with the announcement from North East Lincolnshire council that it’s in negotiation with Lincolnshire county council.
Although no formal agreement has been reached, North East Lincolnshire leader Andrew De Freitas says that the two councils are having exploratory talks about the possiblility of his area joining the Greater Lincolnshire partnership.
13 January 2011
