Adrian Waddell, Chief Executive of award-winning Business Improvement District, BID, company, NE1 Ltd has announced he is stepping down from the role, after 11 years with the company and three years as Chief Executive.

This New Year, NE1 working with Newcastle City Council and BAFTA award-winning artist, Seb Lee-Delisle will bring an interactive laser installation, Laser Light City, to Newcastle over three nights at New Year.

Chief Executive of NE1 Ltd, Adrian Waddell has written to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak highlighting issues that are adversely affecting small to medium-sized businesses in Newcastle and elsewhere.

NE1’s Geordie Jackpot has teamed up with the Great North Children’s Hospital Foundation to create a Winter Wonderland in the heart of the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Equipped with festive lights and huge Christmas decorations, the immersive Christmas experience will be enjoyed by young patients and visitors to the hospital across the festive season.