A NEW approach to regeneration is set to emerge in the region.

The Newcastle and Teesside offices of construction consultants Faithful and Gould have joined forces with Regeneration UK to deliver a regeneration programme for the North-East.

The partnership will aim to improve areas such as health, housing and education, to regenerate areas.

The partnership will provide training and employment schemes, as well as public consultations, to find out what people in run-down areas want