The North Eastern Branch covers Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Durham and Cleveland.

 

The Branch was established on 19 September 1952 and celebrated its Golden Jubilee anniversary in 2002. Membership of the Branch has been fairly consistent and at present is about 400.

 

Strong links have always been maintained with local authorities, local universities, contractors and consulting engineers. This is evident by their representation on the Branch Committee

 

Regular meetings are held in Durham County Hall, Gateshead Civic Centre with some at other local venues in Teesside and Newcastle.

 

The Branch presents two seminars each year and has covered such matters as Bituminous Materials & Highway Maintenance, Traffic Signs Manual, Urban Safety Guidelines, Street Works Act, Winter Maintenance and Best Value in Service Delivery. Up to six technical meetings are also held each year and a Papers Evening competition for engineers under 35 years of age.