π΄ STARTING NOW | Cities Outlook 2025 Deep Dive: North East
Join us for a closer look at the findings from this year's Cities Outlook report, focusing on the story from the North East of England including Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Sunderland.
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Join us for a closer look at the findings from this year's Cities Outlook report, focusing on the story from the North East of England including Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Sunderland.
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If we want to drive prosperity in the North East we need to look at Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Sunderland rather than non-urban areas π
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Export outputs per job are greater than local services output per job across the country.
Its the export base that is driving wages and can create higher paid jobs in the NE.
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A key part of Local growth Plans should be looking to grow that export base in Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Sunderland π±
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And, Sunderland and Middlesbrough are still relatively manufacturing focused.
How can they attract in more export industries?
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Being over reliant on one industry puts the city and the region more generally in a vulnerable position.
Diversification is key ποΈ
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