An investigation will probe the North East’s infrastructure after the A167 Gateshead Flyover closure sparked fears about road and bridge conditions. North East Transport Links Under Scrutiny After Gateshead Flyover Closure The North East wants to check roads and bridges. They hope to avoid another flyover shutdown. Leaders will fund an investigation. It covers important…
Mayor Kim McGuinness highlights the urgent need for more social housing in the North East as waiting lists soar, impacting families and communities. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness: Social Housing Crisis Holding Region Back Newcastle: The North East’s mayor, Kim McGuinness, is raising alarms about social housing. She says the region’s lack of affordable homes…
A new commission is launching to breathe life into North East high streets plagued by empty shops and decline, with plans for long-term revitalization. North East High Streets Commission Aims to Revive Towns with Empty Shops South Shields: A new commission is on the way to help struggling high streets in the North East. It’s…
A new action plan is in the works to tackle child poverty in the North East, following a significant summit that gathered community leaders and stakeholders. North East Child Poverty Action Plan Takes Shape After Landmark Summit Newcastle: A big meeting happened recently to address child poverty in the North East. Mayor Kim McGuinness is…