Reports and Resources

Under the Environment Act 2021, English local authorities are required to implement separate household food waste collections by 31 March 2026. In preparation for this development, in September 2024 Newcastle City Council launched a kerbside food waste collection pilot scheme in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne.

This report sets out how key aspects of SEND reform can be delivered in practice by focusing on transitions through education and into adulthood. It draws on research with young people, families and professionals in the North East to identify what works for inclusion in mainstream schools and colleges.

This report presents policy options for achieving a net zero greenhouse gas emission (GHG) target in the North East of England in line with the UK’s Climate Change Act and commitment to achieve the UK net zero target by 2050.

The foundational economy provides the social and physical infrastructures, goods and services that are essential to everyday life, including transport, food, energy, education, health and care.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are central to the North East economy, driving innovation, jobs and local wealth. Yet many entrepreneurs face persistent barriers to growth, including limited access to finance, difficulties recruiting skilled workers, and the challenge of navigating rapidly evolving technologies.

This report, Beyond the Bottom Line: How Enterprise Drives Inclusive Growth, examines how enterprise contributes to inclusive growth in the North East of England.