Following a steep rise in cases across the region, the whole of the North East has been named as an area that will receive additional support. You can read the latest statement from LA7 leaders. There are no additional restrictions on the area or residents but with cases of Covid higher than ever before everyone is asked to continue to act carefully and responsibly. Further information will be provided as it becomes available. See Covid-19 advice and information for advice on how to stay safe. Thank you for playing your part in helping to keep the North East open and protect others.
Work to build a smaller, more affordable headquarters for the region's largest council started in August 2019. This paves the way for a new multi-million-pound business district at Aykley Heads, creating up to 6,000 new high quality jobs and delivering a £400 million boost to the county. The new building will be less than a third of the size of the current County Hall.
