History

NE1 launched on 1 April 2009. Since its launch it has worked hard to deliver improvements to the city centre and to enhance the way it operates.

NE1 has focussed on major issues highlighted by businesses to create long term growth and make a major contribution to the ongoing regeneration of the city.

Notable successes since its launch have been Alive after Five, which has delivered major changes to city centre opening hours making Newcastle open for business for longer.  In addition to this, NE1 has been successful in securing a £5m Regional Growth Fund Bid to transform the area around the Central Station and has launched Newcastle City Marina, a brand new Marina in the heart of the city centre.

Beyond this NE1 has launched of a series of Pocket Parks across the city, as well as the highly visible presence of NE1's Street Rangers and Clean Teams who patrol the streets of the city centre.