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ClimateNE & Climate Change Schools Project support the move to a low-carbon, resilient economy and help businesses avoid risk and realise commercial opportunities. Posts by Jen Atkinson, Krista McKinzey and Harriet Thew » If it doesn't steal Gordon Brown's thunder too much, I'll start the North East Chamber of Commerce's new blog on the day he becomes Prime Minister.
It's an appropriate time to start, as we've today sent him an open letter on behalf of our 4,500 members, which sets out our ambitions for this region, and how we believe his Government can support us in achieving them.
Anyone who has followed NECC's lobbying over recent times will not be surprised to see that transport upgrades and skills appear near the top of our priorities. We've also asked Mr Brown to investigate ways to prevent interest rate rises having an adverse impact on investment, and how the planning system can do more to support development.
In the short term, Mr Brown faces some tough decisions on the future of the regional spatial strategy and re-structuring of local government in Northumberland and County Durham.
Although we no longer have a PM from our region, we see no reason why the region's case to Downing Street should carry any less weight. The UK economy needs a successful North East - otherwise it will fail to reach its full potential.
We've made impressive strides in this region in recent years. We're looking forward to hearing how Mr Brown will support our ambitions to go even further and faster in the years to come.
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