True North launched
CLA North attends the launch event of True North, a new policy think-tank covering Cumbria and the North EastCLA North Communications and PR Manager, Henk Geertsema, attended the launch of True North, a new think tank covering the North East and Cumbria.
The launch saw Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Combined Authority Mayor; Sarah Mulholland (Deputy Chief Executive at The Northern Powerhouse Partnership); Rob Parsons (The Northern Agenda / Reach plc) set out their aspirations for the wider region, along with former Carlisle MP John Stevenson who chaired the event.
The intention of this politically neutral think-tank is to undertake policy research work to ultimately amplify the political influence and strategic direction of Cumbria and the North East. More information: www.truenorthpolicy.co.uk