2: Newcastle upon Tyne
Enterprise at the Top
ALAN PLATER playwright and native of Jarrow questions Newcastle citizens
Newcastle is probably the most vigorous centre of regional self-help in Britain, making tremendous efforts to diversify and modernise its local industries, galvanise its artistic and scientific life, redevelop its centre, make the most of its university. There is enthusiasm at the top-but some scepticism, even ignorance, about official projects among private citizens. Yet beyond such misgivings over method there is a general desire to see the North East established as an area of innovation and leadership. Produced by LEONIE COHN