Plans for an ‘historic’ devolution deal for the North East of England have received widespread support from across the region.
An eight-week consultation earlier this year asked residents, businesses and other stakeholders to give their views on the proposed scheme; the document that sets out how devolution would be implemented.
Feedback saw respondents welcome the proposed increase in regional power, a greater profile for the North East, and closer working arrangements among key organisations.
Source: Bdaily
