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Future Forum North: Newcastle chief emphasises growing population to economic growth

Newcastle City Council’s chief executive has emphasised the importance of growing a region’s population to achieving economic growth.

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By Paul Marinko | 04 December 2025

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Newcastle City Council's chief executive has emphasised the importance of growing a region's population to achieving economic growth.

Speaking at The MJ's Future Forum North, Pam Smith said: ‘You are not going to grow economically if you are not growing your population.

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