Melissa Middleton

Melissa Middleton serves as an Economic Policy Advisor at Gateshead Council since August 2024, focusing on enhancing the Digital and Creative Economy. Responsibilities include improving digital skills among residents, fostering sector growth through partnerships, and creating a cultural zone in Gateshead. Additionally, Melissa is the Chair of the Board for Newcastle City Learning, contributing to quality education access in the North East, and serves as a Director at Blakelaw Trading Company Ltd, overseeing support and income generation initiatives. Previous experience includes a Business Support Coordinator role at PNE and a Job Shop Assistant role at Northumbria University. Melissa holds a PGCE in Employability and Enterprise from the University of Sunderland, a BSc(Hons) in Politics and Media Studies, and a Master’s Degree in Social Research from Northumbria University, as well as a Management and Leadership qualification from the Chartered Management Institute.