Transport Debate
The way we move people and goods affects everyone. Many of the things which matter to Gateshead Council, from major international issues such as climate change to the health and quality of life of individual people, are affected by how the transport system operates and how it is used.
The Council is aware that the borough’s transport system faces a number of challenges. Road traffic and congestion have been increasing while the use and availability of public transport have fallen. If these trends continue problems associated with them will increase at a time when the availability of public funding for measures to tackle them is likely to be limited.
In order to help guide its approach on dealing with these issues the Council has been undertaking a ‘transport debate’ seeking the views of individuals and organisations on how the transport system should develop in the future, and where its priorities should lie.
To give your views on the future of the transport system in Gateshead you can email them to: transportplanning@gateshead.gov.uk| or write to:
Gateshead Transport Debate, Transport and Highways, Gateshead Council, Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH.
For more information phone: Andrew Haysey on 0191 433 3124.
The deadline for your comments is the end of May 2010.
Broadband is the future
Does your business really use current generation broadband to best effect? Do you know what opportunities Next Generation Access could give you?
Come along to a FREE event - The Future of Broadband - to be informed, inspired and take a glimpse into the future!
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17th May 2010
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Hilton (Gateshead Newcastle) Oakwellgate & Hillgate Suite
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5.30pm - registration (event starts 6pm sharp)
9pm - networking, buffet & refreshments
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The Future of Broadband brings together in one evening specialists from Northern Net, G-ti, Alcatel-Lucent, IT-PS and Community Broadband Network. Hosted by Brian Condon, a partner in Complexity Groups LLP and board member of Community Broadband Network, the evening promises to be diverse and lively.
Our key note speaker for the evening is Houston Spencer, Vice President Alcatel-Lucent North Europe. Houston has assisted telecoms operators internationally and has written and spoken extensively on the unprecedented competitive dynamics transforming the industry.
Mercedes Clark-Smith (Northern Net) and Liz Reid (G-ti, Gateshead Councils Next Generation Access Network) will present the latest information and offerings to business. George Galloway, Commerical Director, a Gateshead based IT-PS, is show casing some of the local businesses using and supplying broadband services.
The event is run by Codeworks as part of the Sunderland Software City initiative and sponsored by NorthernNet. NorthernNet is funded by a partnership between the North West Development Agency, Yorskshire Forward and One North East, supported by Northern Way.
To book your FREE place go online: www.amiando.com/QIBFZRF.html|
For more information contact Alison Wilson by:
Phone: 0191 556 1138
Email: alison.wilson@codeworks.net|
Business Viewpoint
To help Gateshead Council understand the needs of local businesses more thoroughly, the Business Viewpoint panel is being re-launched this year. This will complement the successful residents’ panel and will provide a way of asking for, listening to and acting on the views and opinions of local businesses to influence the way the Council makes decisions.
As with the Residents Viewpoint panel, a regular survey will take place asking views on current issues and focus groups will be used when appropriate. This is your opportunity to become actively involved in the planning and development of the services that affect you and your business and enable you to influence and shape the services you receive.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Business Viewpoint panel you can download the application form|. For more information please contact Julie Gibson, Consultation Support Officer by:
Phone: 0191 433 2824
Email: juliegibson@gateshead.gov.uk|
Fax: 0191 433 2834
Or you can write to her at: Research & Intelligence, Chief Executive's Department, Gateshead Council, Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH.
Business Voucher Scheme
If you are a small or medium sized business, registered charity or community-based organisation, you may be eligible for a business voucher worth up to £5,000 towards a wide range of Newcastle University services including:
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Consultancy and commercial services
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Commercial research
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Accredited training courses
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Non-accredited training courses
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Analytical and testing services
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Product design & development, R&D
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Electronics and electrical development services
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Manufacturing: processes, quality, design and management
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Life sciences and environmental services
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Business and management services
To find out more contact the Business Development Directorate at Newcastle University by:
Phone: 0191 222 3461
Email: business@ncl.ac.uk|
Web: www.ncl.ac.uk/business/tensteps/index.phtml|
Queen’s Award
Gateshead based Parker Domnick Hunter, a Division of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2010 in the International Trade category.
The Queen’s Award recognises Parker Domnick Hunter’s success in developing new export markets for its ranges of gas separation technologies, including the MAXIGAS nitrogen generation systems. These are used, for example, in a wide range of industrial, food and beverage processing, modified atmosphere packaging, chemical blanketing, laser cutting and oil and gas applications.
Parker Domnick Hunter is one of the North East’s leading manufacturers, employing over 500 people and specialising in the production of advanced filtration, purification and separation products that are exported worldwide.
Derek Turnbull, Parker Domnick Hunter’s General Manager said: “We’re delighted to win the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, which recognises not only our achievements as a business but, most importantly, the exceptional efforts made by our staff at our headquarters in Gateshead, as well as those in our global sales and support network.
“Our latest success in the Queen’s Awards is perhaps our greatest to date, as it pays testament to the strength of our technical and business development capabilities, while recognising our long term global export strategy and ongoing commitment to manufacturing in Gateshead.”
This is the ninth Queen’s Award that Parker Domnick Hunter has won, its second for International Trade; the others being three awards for Technology and Innovation and four for Export achievement.
For background on Parker Domnick Hunter and the Queen’s Award, or for general information on MAXIGAS products, please contact: Richard Moore on 0191 402 9754.
Gateshead Digital Summer!
The 2010 Gateshead Digital Summer will be the region’s first ever international celebration of digital technology, with events attracting industry experts from throughout the UK and Europe, as well as local businesses and the public.
Running from 24 May to 10 July it will feature great films, international guest speakers and important announcements about the latest developments in digital innovation.
The games industry will be well represented, with an important international games conference coming to Gateshead, along with opportunities for the public to see sneak previews of yet-to-be-released video games and the chance to take part in a major video game competition.
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The international ‘Thinking Digital’ conference at The Sage Gateshead, a three-day event for industry experts examining the latest in digital innovation.
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‘GameHorizon’, Europe’s only international conference for game designers and manufacturers, with previews of upcoming games, reviews of current and future technologies, and a host of international speakers,
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‘Popcorn’, a two-day digital film festival that celebrates the new age of cinema and gives local youngsters the chance to learn more about the latest mind-blowing digital techniques.
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Game Hero 2010 – the North East's first major gaming tournament. A knockout competition where there can only be one winner.
Gateshead Digital Summer will be taking place at venues throughout Gateshead including The Sage Gateshead on Gateshead Quays and the Metro Centre.
Gateshead Digital Summer is being jointly co-ordinated by Gateshead Council and Codeworks, the centre for digital innovation. Based in the North East, Codeworks has hosted a number of exciting events within the region, and is one of the key regional supporters of the digital sector.
For further information, check the Gateshead Digital Summer website www.gatesheaddigitalsummer.com|, or sign up for regular updates and latest news on Twitter at http://twitter.com/gatesheadsummer|
For further information on Gateshead Digital Summer, contact Chris Pape, Business Development, Gateshead Council by:
Phone: 0191 433 2019
Email: chrispape@gateshead.gov.uk|
Gateshead Together Week 2010
Tuesday 25 May - Tuesday 1 June
Gateshead Together Week aims to bring people together through arts, music, and community events that allow people to share experiences, get to know their neighbours, and have fun!
Local businesses are at the heart of every community so this could be a great opportunity for your business to get involved with a local event. There will be a range of events taking place across the borough so why not take the chance to introduce your staff to the local community, while promoting your services to local customers as a friendly local business?
You can also help support a local event by volunteering your time, offering sponsorship, or simply promoting the message of Gateshead Together Week by displaying a small window sticker or poster at your premises.
Regular updates of all events taking place during Gateshead Together Week will be available at www.gateshead.gov.uk/gatesheadtogether|, with a what’s on guide available to download.
For more information contact Atif Bilal, Community Cohesion Officer by:
Phone: 0191 433 2863
Email: atifbilal@gateshead.gov.uk|