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About us

We recognise and appreciate the diversity of the North East. From its urban towns and cities to rural, coastal and National Park areas. Our website contains details about our objectives, our successes and the way we work to deliver initiatives. These initiatives help to maximise the potential of your area and your communities.

We represent 13 government departments in the region.

Cabinet Office
Communities and Local Government
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Department for Education
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Transport
Department for Work and Pensions
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Department of Health
Home Office
Ministry of Justice
HM Treasury

Geographically, we are responsible for Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley areas.

Our mission is to work with you as regional partners, including:

local authorities
businesses
local education authorities
voluntary organisations
the health service
and local people.

By working with you in this way, we hope to create sustainable communities and to maximise competitiveness and prosperity in the region.

Jonathan Blackie, Regional Director

The contents of this website are under review following the formation of a new HM Government. Current information may be found at www.gonetwork.gos.gov.uk.

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