NorthEastCouncils

North East

Councils in the North East have racked up debts totalling more than £4 billion

The seven local authorities across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham owe lenders roughly £2,000 per person in the region, according to BBC analysis...

North East

A historic devolution deal: navigating financial challenges in North East councils

A historic devolution deal for the North East could help ease the spiralling financial burden faced by struggling local councils, leaders hope. The multi-billion pound...