News Flash
25 March 2019
As you may have seen, Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside Councils are presently carrying out a joint consultation to examine options for reducing Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) levels on key roads on order to meet government targets and deliver a cleaner environment for our residents and visitors.
Options being considered include a Charging Clean Air Zone, or a Low Emission Zone with cross-river tolls. Also under consideration is a ban on goods vehicles using part of the Central Motorway during peak hours.
The consultation runs until 17th May and it is important that the freight industry have their say. You can read the details in full at https://www.breathe-cleanair.com/ and let us have your comments on the various options.
We are also organizing a special event for the freight sector to discuss the air quality proposals that will be held in the Whickham Room at Gateshead Civic Centre between 11am and 1pm on 24th April. If you are interested in attending, please contact John.Bourn@northeastca.gov.uk to confirm your attendance. An agenda will be published closer to the meeting date.
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News Flash
25 February 2019
A new report into how Brexit may impact on how freight is
transported in the region and potential mitigation is available for download in our reports section here
The North East Freight Partnership is supported by the North
East Combined Authority and the North of Tyne Combined
Authority
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About the Partnership click to find out more..
The North East Freight Partnership was first established in 2005 (as the Tyne and Wear Freight Partnership) and represents a collaboration between freight operators, local authorities, academics, freight user groups, industry associations and anyone with an interest in freight. In 2015, it extended its remit to include Durham and Northumberland, as well as the five Tyne and Wear authorities, so it now covers the same geographical footprint as the North East Combined Authority.
The aim of the Partnership is to promote safe, efficient and sustainable freight movement in the region. Each year, the Partnership offers a programme of activities to help achieve our goals. This includes quarterly meetings, online resources, training, promotion of Best Practice, trials of the latest technology and promotion of fleet accreditation schemes and cycle safety initiatives. Please browse the website for more information or contact us directly on the details provided. Our meetings are free to attend and open to anyone who shares the goals of the Partnership.