Who sponsors the RIEP's Programmes?

Each of our Programmes is sponsored by a local authority or FRS Chief Executive or Director (see the table below)

Political accountability is through the elected Members of the Asssociation of North East Councils (ANEC)

Governance is through the Improvement & Efficiency Steering Group, chaired by George Garlick, Chief Executive of Durham County Council.

Contact the RIEP Programme Office if you have any queries - email riep@northeastcouncils.gov.uk or call 0191 261 3923

ProgrammeSponsorLocal Authority
Adult Social CarePaul Hanson, Strategic Director of Community ServicesNorth Tyneside Council
21st Century ServicesAda Burns, Chief ExecutiveDarlington Borough Council
Construction & Asset ManagementAmanda Skelton, Chief ExecutiveRedcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Childrens ServicesMurray Rose, Director of Children's ServicesDarlington Borough Council
Collaborative ProcurementBarry Rowland, Chief ExecutiveNewcastle City Council
Community Empowerment & EngagementPaul Hanson, Strategic Director of Community ServicesNorth Tyneside Council
Institute for Local GovernanceSteve Stewart, Chief ExecutiveNorthumberland County Council
Regional LeadershipRoger Kelly, Chief ExecutiveGateshead Council
Organisational Development & Workforce PlanningSusan Johnson, Chief ExecutiveCounty Durham & Darlington FRS
PartnershipsKeith Harcus, Assistant Chief ExecutiveSouth Tyneside Council
Recruitment & RetentionHelen Paterson, Strategic Director of TransformationCity of Sunderland Council
Waste & EnvironmentPaul Walker, Chief ExecutiveHartlepool Borough Council