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North East Enterprise Zone creates 1,000 jobs driving forward growth

North East Enterprise Zone is playing a vital role in driving forward the economy, creating hundreds of jobs and creating a centre of excellence for the automotive, offshore energy and low carbon sectors, according to Communities Secretary Eric Pickles.

Figures released yesterday (Wednesday 12 November) show the Government’s 24 enterprise zones have created 12,530 jobs, attracted 434 new businesses and generated over £2 billion worth of private investment since opening for business.

North East Enterprise Zone has played its part in that success, creating more than 1,000 jobs and attracting new companies to the region.

The zone playing a leading role in delivering low-carbon energy solutions for both the automotive and offshore sectors.

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said: “The North East Enterprise Zone is going strength to strength, building on the innovation and manufacturing excellence that the region is rightly famed for.

“These are world-class sites that really are pushing the envelope when it comes to the automotive, offshore and low carbon sectors.

“These 1,000 jobs are just the start and proof our enterprise zone programme is on track, driving forward the economy and delivering benefits to local communities. “