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From 7 May 2024, The North East Evidence Hub is a project of the North East Combined Authority. Find out more at northeast-ca.gov.uk/north-east-lep Search Search Home Spotlight Analysis Evidence by Theme News & Commentary Evidence is fundamental for good decision-making The North East Evidence Hub brings together key data about the region and provides tools to help residents, businesses, education establishments and policy makers to make use of this data in a simple and accessible way. It's about the region, for the region and we encourage feedback and contributions to help build the regional evidence base. North East CA Strategic Evidence Base Read the strategic evidence base for the new North East Combined Authority, covering the key data across Economy, People, and Place. This evidence base builds on the substantial regional intelligence collated over the past decade and articulates the economic context at the time of this transition. It brings together a range of sources covering topics from economic geography and labour market, to health and transport, aligning with the key ambitions contained within the North East Devolution Deal. The evidence base has been used to frame discussions with stakeholders around the region including universities and colleges, businesses, the voluntary and community sector, and institutional investors. The evidence has also been reviewed by experts from outside the region, and informed the Royal Society of Arts and Manufacturing (RSA) in their recommendations in shaping regional investment priorities. You can read the full strategic evidence base here. Featured datasets Greenhouse gas emissions, index (2005 = 100) North East emissions have more than halved since 2005 (-54%, England -43%) Explore the data Pharma exports from the North East region over time (£millions) Data on the value of exports from the North East Explore the data North East population 1992 to 2022 Illustrating recent decreases and increases in the North East population Explore the data Understanding skills demand within domestic energy To acheive the 2050 Net Zero targets, the UK must decarbonise the heating market at a rate of 20,000 homes per week by 2025. This presents a significant skills challenge to solve in terms of scale, pace and quality. This skills needs assessments aims to explore the opportunities this presents for the region. Explore the assessment Exploring Apprenticeships in North East Area This research aims to explore and understand the apprenticeship landscape, and provide clear recommendations to support more young people moving into apprenticeship opportunities. Read the report Overarching evaluation of the North East Growth Hub and associated programmes This independent evaluation covers the activities of the North East Growth Hub, plus deep dives into the High Potential Start-Up and Made Smarter North East programmes. Read the evaluation Latest data Skill-shortage vacancies, skills gaps and employee training Data from the employer skills survey, including the extent and types of vacancies, employee skills gaps and types of training provided by employers. Education and skills View about View Business enterprise research and development Data on business expenditure and employment in R&D across England regions Businesses View about View Commuting patterns in the North East Data on where people work and live in the North East from the 2021 census Transport Newcastle North Tyneside South Tyneside Durham Gateshead Sunderland Northumberland Census 2021 View about View Education (16-18) Outcomes The numbers and percentages of students continuing to education, apprenticeship or employment destinations in the year after completing 16 to 18 study in North East schools and colleges Education and skills Newcastle North Tyneside South Tyneside Durham Gateshead Sunderland Northumberland View about View Search for report or data set You might be interested in... Find data, commentary, and research on all aspects of the regional economy. Evidence is categorised by theme, and some appears under more than one heading. Transport Labour market Population Our economy Census 2021 See all data themes Latest news and commentary What types of jobs do North East workers do? Eddie Smith, economic analyst at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), looks at the extent of part-time working, self-employment, temporary work... Read more about What types of jobs do North East workers do? Artificial intelligence will change how we work in the North East, but differently to elsewhere Thomas Athey, Senior Economic Analyst at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP), discusses which jobs in the North East are most likely... Read more about Artificial intelligence will change how we work in the North East, but differently to elsewhere How apprenticeships create new opportunities for businesses and workers in the North East Apprenticeships are a critical component of the North East’s skills provision. Looking at the Local Skills Improvement Plans which cover the North East LEP ... Read more about How apprenticeships create new opportunities for businesses and workers in the North East

North East CA Strategic Evidence Base

Read the strategic evidence base for the new North East Combined Authority, covering the key data across Economy, People, and Place.

This evidence base builds on the substantial regional intelligence collated over the past decade and articulates the economic context at the time of this transition. It brings together a range of sources covering topics from economic geography and labour market, to health and transport, aligning with the key ambitions contained within the North East Devolution Deal.

The evidence base has been used to frame discussions with stakeholders around the region including universities and colleges, businesses, the voluntary and community sector, and institutional investors. The evidence has also been reviewed by experts from outside the region, and informed the Royal Society of Arts and Manufacturing (RSA) in their recommendations in shaping regional investment priorities.

You can read the full strategic evidence base here.

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Find data, commentary, and research on all aspects of the regional economy. Evidence is categorised by theme, and some appears under more than one heading.