A former government minister has spoken out against the upcoming Mayor for the North East. Speaking at an event in Newcastle campaigning against a regional mayor, Newcastle East MP, Nick Brown, claimed that the proposed Devolution Agreement is not fair to the region and thinks the people of the North […]
A North East Council Leader has warned that the Northern Powerhouse could become a ‘political catchphrase’ if the government does not back the initiative further. Durham County Council Leader Simon Henig said: “It’s just a phrase at the moment which doesn’t have any real content and that’s why it’s so […]
Newcastle City Council is set to lose £593m from its housing budget after a Government imposed 1 per cent social housing rent reduction. Lib Dem Councillor, Greg Stone, has warned the councils assertions should not be taken at face value. According to Coun Stone, tenants are supportive of the reduction […]