FOI Publications Scheme

This publication scheme divides the information published by One NorthEast, the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for the North East of England, into two broad areas with a number of sub-headings under each as follows:

1. ONE NORTHEAST AS AN ORGANISATION

We will publish information about One NorthEast's organisation and role, including information on its statutory remit, budget, personnel and recruitment policies, Annual Report and Accounts, corporate plans and press releases.

Plans and Strategies

Regional Economic Strategy

Description: The Regional Economic Strategy (RES) sets out how we are going to deliver greater and sustainable prosperity to all of the people of the North East over the period to 2016.

Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Read more about Regional Economic Strategy and download a copy.

Corporate Plan

Description: The Corporate Plan describes One NorthEast's planned expenditure, targets to be achieved and principal activities over a three year period.

Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free
 
Download our Corporate Plan (PDF)

Annual Report and Accounts

Description: A report on One NorthEast's activities during the previous financial year and a statement of its approved accounts.

Availability: Website, post, libraries
Cost: Free

Download a copy of our Annual Report and Accounts (PDF)

Policies

Health and Safety

Description: How the Chief Executive discharges his/her responsibility for health and safety within the organisation.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Race Equality Scheme

Description: A document setting out how One NorthEast will discharge its responsibilities under the Race Relations Amendment Act.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Equality and Diversity Strategy

Description: How One NorthEast promotes equality and diversity as an employer and through its activities with partner organisations.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Recruitment and Development of staff

Current Vacancies

Description: All current vacancies advertised externally.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Look at our current Vacancies

Code of Conduct for Employees

Description: The Code sets out how One NorthEast expects its employees to conduct themselves within a public sector organisation.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Training and Development Policy

Description: The principles and philosophy for the training and development of One NorthEast staff.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Customer Care

Description: A statement setting out One NorthEast's commitment to customer services, the standards set and a report on the achievement of the targets.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Complaints Procedure

Description: The general procedure for handling complaints and appeals; how to make a complaint and information on target response times.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Read more about our complaints procedure

Finance and Audit

Financial Regulations

Description: The financial procedures One NorthEast is required to follow when handling income and expenditure.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Procurement policies

Description: The process One NorthEast follows to purchase goods and services, including tendering arrangements.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Schedule of contracts awarded

Description: Details of all contracts which have been made under the European Public Procurement procedures.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Organisational Structure and contact points

The One NorthEast Board

Description: Details of current Board members.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Read More about the One NorthEast Board

The One NorthEast Board members Code of Conduct and Standing Order are available to view.

The Executive Team

Description: Details of the Chief Executive and Directors of One NorthEast.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Organisational Structure Chart

Description: A chart showing the current division of responsibility within One NorthEast.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Board Papers

Description: Summaries of Board Minutes and certain papers from Board meetings.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free
Note: Available from 01 November 2002

Look at the Board Minutes archive

Public Consultation

Description: Documents relating to issues currently under consultation or previous consultations and summaries of views expressed.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Press Releases

Description: Copies of all press releases issued by One NorthEast and collectively.
by all RDAs.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Read our Press Releases

2. ONE NORTHEAST ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE

Information about One NorthEast activity undertaken to achieve our objectives:

Targets and Outcomes

Description: Details of the target framework established by the Government for One NorthEast (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3) and, where appropriate, achievements against the targets.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Project Information

Description: Details of key projects for which One NorthEast has agreed to provide funding over the past year.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Cost
Notes: Available from 01 April 2002

Exhibitions and events

Description: Details of One NorthEast sponsored/hosted events.
Availability: Website, post
Cost: Free

Monitoring One NorthEast Publication Scheme

One NorthEast wants the Publication Scheme to meet the needs of the stakeholders, partners and the general public. Suggestions for particular classes of information which we should consider publishing are welcome. Any comments or complaints about the Scheme should be sent to:

Peter Judge
Head of Legal Services
One NorthEast
Stella House
Goldcrest Way
Newburn Riverside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
peter.judge@onenortheast.co.uk
+44 (0) 191 229 6548

One NorthEast reception
Contacts
Nicola Barnett
Freedom of Information Specialist Advisor
Tel: (0) 191 229 6817
Email: Nicola Barnett