Have your say
We want to hear from everyone who lives, works, studies or does business in the North East. Your views help us understand what matters to local people and can help inform future decisions, policies and investment across our region.
You can get involved through:
- Public consultations
- Surveys and research
- Community and stakeholder events
- Focus groups and workshops
- Youth engagement activities
- Mayor Meets events
- Public meetings
Contact us about consultations and engagement
If you have a question about a consultation, survey or engagement activity, please contact us: haveyoursay@northeast-ca.gov.uk
The Have Your Say mailbox is monitored throughout the year and is not linked to a single consultation.
For general enquiries about the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, please contact:
enquiries@northeast-ca.gov.uk
Mayor Meets
Mayor Kim McGuinness is committed to giving people across the North East more opportunities to influence decisions that affect their lives and communities.
Mayor Meets events provide a chance for residents, businesses, community groups and organisations to speak directly with the Mayor about the issues that matter most to them.
Whether you'd like to raise a local issue, discuss an idea, showcase a community project or invite the Mayor to visit your organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
The Mayor regularly hosts community events, visits schools and businesses, and takes part in public question-and-answer sessions across the region.
The AI Growth Zone prospectus
The AI Growth Zone prospectus is currently out for consultation, and we want to hear from partners, businesses, residents, community organisations and the wider public across the North East.
Public Meetings
Members of the public may attend meetings of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority. Find out more about our meetings.
Stay connected
You can keep up to date with our work, consultations and engagement opportunities by following us on social media.
You can also visit this page regularly to see the latest opportunities to get involved, share your views and find out how decisions are being shaped across the North East. ed our draft budget proposals for 2026/27.