

The North Essex Economic Board is a partnership of councils across mid- and North Essex, we are working together to make the area more prosperous for all. Each has contributed funding to support the initiatives we run.
North Essex Economic Board
As a group we are…
Funding a number of projects across three broad areas to drive forward economic growth.

Developing economic strategy; to increase inward investment
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Unveiling our 2025-2026 Action Plan to Support Innovative Businesses and Skilled Residents
We are proud to announce our NEEB 2025-2026 Action Plan, reinforcing our commitment to nurturing innovative businesses and empowering skilled residents across the region.

Pitch to Convince: Helping Essex Entrepreneurs Tell Their Story
The North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) is fully funding business development programme ‘Pitch to Convince’ designed to help Essex entrepreneurs communicate their ideas with impact and clarity.

Celebrating Young Entrepreneurs: Join us to inspire and empower North Essex’s future business leaders
Celebrating Young Entrepreneurs: Join us to inspire and empower North Essex’s future business leaders

We’re championing businesses making an Environmental Impact at the 2025 Uttlesford Business Awards
As part of our ongoing strategy to support and champion local businesses, we sponsored the Environmental Impact award at the 2025 Uttlesford Business Awards!
Who is involved?
NEEB is made up of Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Uttlesford and Epping Forest district councils, Colchester and Chelmsford city councils, and Essex County Council.