Council leaders in the North East have approved a £1.4bn devolution deal which will see seven local authorities represented by a new combined authority.   Leaders from Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Durham and Northumberland agreed to the deal which is set to be voted in soon.   The deal will ensure the … Continue reading North East set to get metro mayor under 1.4bn devolution deal