Newcastle Debates - The North East Devolution Deal: Skills and Employment

The North East devolution deal, agreed in December 2022, marks a new devolution agreement between the government and the local authorities of Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, and County Durham. It is expected that an election to appoint a new mayor will take place in May 2024, at which point the new North East Mayoral Combined Authority will come into effect.
The value of the North East devolution deal is being put at £4.2bn and is said to be the most generous per head in England. The deal transfers new powers investment over 30 years, which will enable a new Mayoral Combined Authority to plan for the long term and unlock the benefits of devolution for 2 million people living in our region.
In this special debate, hosted by Newcastle University, key representatives from across our region will discuss how the new deal could impact skills and employment in the North East. How can we ensure we have the right skills to meet the needs of the future economy? How can those opportunities be open to all and can regional devolution address the employment challenges facing our diverse urban, rural and coastal communities?
Panellists include:
Professor René Koglbauer, Dean of Lifelong Learning and Professional Practice, Newcastle University
Liz Bromley, Chief Executive Officer Newcastle College Group
John McCabe, Chief Executive, North East Chamber of Commerce
Dr Henry Kippin, Chief Executive, North of Tyne Combined Authority; Interim Chief Executive, North East Mayoral Combined Authority; Visiting Professor of Practice at Newcastle University
The panel will be chaired by Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Place, Newcastle University.
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