North East Assembly (NEA) was the
regional chamber for the
North East
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region of
England
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, based in Gateshead. It was abolished in March 2009 with its functions being transferred to
One NorthEast, the
Regional Development Agency, and the
Association of North East Councils, the
Local Authority Leaders’ Board.
References
Regional assemblies in England
Local government in North East England
2009 disestablishments in England
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