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Hitachi, Port of Tyne and North East Mayor join forces to deliver greener buses, economic growth and jobs in the North East of England
Hitachi and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have signed two international agreements that bring together Hitachi’s global expertise in mobility and energy with the region’s ambitions, along with the Port of Tyne’s growing role as a clean energy and low-carbon logistics hub.
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness unlocks £350 million to create jobs and grow small businesses across the region.
The North East’s towns, trading estates, and home-grown businesses are set for a major boost as Mayor Kim McGuinness launches new investment funds.
Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) Public Consultation Launch
Our region’s three Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are all launching public consultations in November 2025.
Our LNRSs will set out or region’s priorities for nature recovery, and set out the vision for restored landscapes, thriving habitats, and support for our iconic species.
New “Days Out By Bus” campaign launched to help North East communities enjoy more for less this summer - and beyond
Residents and visitors across the North East can now explore brilliant attractions for less, thanks to a new initiative launched by Mayor Kim McGuinness.
Helping more people get good jobs with A New Deal for North East Workers
We want to make sure the North East has an economy that works for everyone and that more people and their families will have happier, healthier lives. New Deal for North East Workers is a strategy that sets out what the North East Combined Authority will do to help more people get good jobs over the next five years.
About our mayor
Kim McGuinness is the first North East mayor. She was elected on a manifesto dedicated to creating the infrastructure of opportunity.
About our region
The North East is home to three cities, award-winning coastline, breathtaking rural landscapes and historic market towns.
Have your say
Our vision is that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest. There are lots of ways you can get involved in helping us make this happen.
Helping your business thrive and grow
We are here to support North East business to thrive, grow and create new jobs. The below links take you to our sites providing Growth Hub advice, helping you create great places to work, and attracting new investment.
For better work and fairer pay
Shine recognises employers who lead with fairness, opportunity and respect. It’s more than accreditation – it’s a movement to make work better for everyone.
For business support and guidance
The North East Growth Hub helps businesses or all shapes and sizes to find funding and finance and access business support in the North East.
For inward investment
Invest North East England is the strategic inward investment agency for the North East Combined Authority. It's the first point of contact for businesses looking to locate and invest in our region.
More resources
You may also be interested in our further resources – supporting careers advice in schools, providing insight into the region’s vital statistics, supporting better and more active travel, and working towards net zero.
For schools and careers leaders
North East Ambition supports schools in the North East to offer great careers guidance and provide access to meaningful work experience for their students.
For data and evidence
The North East Evidence Hub brings together key data about the region and provides tools to help people make use of this data in a simple and accessible way.
For decarbonising the region
Net Zero North East is a partnership of leaders is businesses, local authorities, and communities driving forward a greener, fairer and more sustainable region.
For better, more active, journeys
Go Smarter, Go Active is a campaign dedicated to getting more people across the North East to walk, wheel or cycle to make everyday journeys.