Publications

Reports and publications that have been commissioned by the North East Evidence Hub partners; providing useful insights and sharing learning and recommendations from commissioned research in an easy and accessible format.

Our Economy

Our Economy is our annual update on the current performance of the North East economy and how it is changing over time. Using a comprehensive range of data sources, it provides the latest available indicators on all aspects of the economy of North East LEP area.

Our Economy 2018

Published February 2018

Our Economy 2019

Published February 2019

Our Economy 2020

Published February 2020

Our Economy 2021

Published February 2021


COVID-19 Intelligence

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group has been gathering data and intelligence to inform the region’s response to the crisis. Using this information the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group has been able to support the economy, build resilience and prepare for the region’s recovery. 

COVID-19 Intelligence

Published September 2020

COVID-19 Intelligence

Published December 2020

COVID-19 Intelligence

Published January 2021

COVID-19 Intelligence

Published March 2021

COVID-19 Intelligence

Published May 2021

COVID-19 Intelligence: Arts, Culture, Hospitality & Tourism

COVID-19 Intelligence: Food & Drink

The impact of COVID-19 on the Good Work Agenda and flexible working


Business Growth

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Interim evaluation of Local Growth Fund and Enterprise Zone programmes

Growth Through Mentoring: Interim Evaluation

Published March 2020

Business Startup & Self Employment

Published March 2021

Responding to COVID-19 and EU Transition

Published January 2019


Skills and Education

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Local Skills Report

Published March 2022

Rapid review of potential labour and skills impacts

Published April 2022

Rapid review of labour and skills impacts

Published April 2022

Offshore wind skills provision in the North East

Published November 2022

Employment and skills needs of the offshore wind, tourism, and health and social care sectors

Health and life sciences skills report

Published December 2020

Opportunity North East 2021

Published April 2021

Opportunity North East 2020

Published Apil 2020


Google Mobility

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Google Mobility Report: COVID-19

Published October 2020

Google Mobility Report

Published February 2021

Google Mobility Report

Published January 2021