said: “This development on the devolution deal is a real step forward for Newcastle and the surrounding area. Businesses in the city will be delighted both with the speed of progress and the with the potential a deal has to create jobs and revitalise our city. Improved connectivity with the rest of the world, support for enterprise and devolved management of public services can all help cement Newcastle’s place as one of the UK’s key economic centres.”
Sean Bullick of Newcastle NE1 comments on North East Devolution Deal
