Economy & Regeneration Service

Here you will find information on the Economy & Regeneration Service

Here you will find information relating to the work that the Economy and Regeneration Service provides.

Service purpose and primary functions

The overarching vision of the Service is to support the economic growth of all residents, communities and businesses in the county

The Service aims to achieve this vision by:

Managing the progressive development and implementation of an extensive pipeline of regeneration projects and programmes
Facilitating the delivery, in partnership as appropriate with Advance Northumberland, of significant regeneration projects and programmes
Maximising the opportunities presented by the North of Tyne Devolution Deal, the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, and equivalent national programmes
Contributing to the delivery of the Council’s COVID response programme and Climate Change Action Plan
Maintaining the Council’s accountable body role for externally funded regeneration projects and programmes

The Service currently consists of the following teams:

The Service is currently a priority and tangible initiatives focused on:

Town centre and culture-led regeneration, with landmark initiatives including Energising Blyth, Berwick Theatre redevelopment, and Hexham High Street Heritage Action Zone
Strategic site development and regeneration, with a particular focus on our network of Enterprise Zones
Clean growth through the progressive promotion of low carbon technologies, walking and cycling, and better countryside management
Rural growth and innovation, including by offering tailored grant support to rural businesses and enterprises
Strategic transport connectivity, with the reopening of passenger services to the Northumberland Line of particular significance
Employability and inclusion aimed at improving pathways to training and work for everyone