VONNE

The Integrated Regional Framework (IRF) for the North East was launched on 2 April 2008, following on from the regional consultation conducted in 2007.  The IRF presents a shared vision for the region and maps out the direction that the region needs to take in order to create a better quality of life for everyone who lives here - now and into the future.

The new IRF has identified ten key priority areas that the region should be concerned with.  These are;

• strengthening the economy;
• adapting to and mitigating against climate change;
• living within environmental limits;
• developing a more sustainable employment market;
• establishing a strong learning and skills base;
• improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities;
• protecting and enhancing the environment;
• building sustainable communities;
• developing sustainable transport; and
• promoting and respecting the region's culture and heritage.

With the development of the Sub National Review it is anticipated that this IRF will form part of the foundations for a proposed Single Regional Strategy.

Further information and copies of the Integrated Regional Framework can be downloaded from the North East Assembly's website.