This report updates Cabinet and seeks approval
of the Business Case and other key decisions regarding the
development and delivery of the OREC Catapult new
Centre. This is a business-led skills, education and innovation
development adding to the cluster of facilities at OREC’s
site at the Port of Blyth and supporting Research and Development
and growth in the low carbon energy sector in Blyth and the wider
Northeast. It will be a key national asset driving forward the
Government’s Zero Carbon agenda and will generate.
This project is part of the Energising Blyth Regeneration Programme
including projects supported by the Future High Streets Fund and
Blyth Town Deal. It is also
being funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority, Innovate UK
and OREC
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Cowpen; Croft; Isabella; Kitty Brewster; Newsham; Plessey; South Blyth; Wensleydale;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/07/2022
Relevant O&S Ctte: Corporate Services and Economic Growth OSC;
Decision due: 13 Sep 2022 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Wojciech Franciszek Ploszaj, Cabinet Member for Corporate Services wojciech.ploszaj@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact: Lara Baker Email: lara.baker@northumberland.gov.uk.