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Consultation – Draft Darlington Council Plan

Businesses across Darlington are being invited to give their views on an ambitious plan that sets out the council's vision for the borough over the next few years. The Council want to support the borough to be the best it can be. At the heart of the draft Council...

🎉 Celebrating Richard H Tucker MBE’s Remarkable Achievement! 🎉

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed colleague, Richard H Tucker MBE, on his recent appointment as a committee member at the Veterans Advisory and Pension Committee by the Secretary of State. Richard's dedication to service and...

Don’t lose out before flying out: Action Fraud urge holiday makers to watch out for fraudsters online

Sun seekers looking to book their summer getaway are being warned to look out for fraudulent deals, as new data released today shows victims lost a staggering £12.3 million to holiday fraud last year. Action Fraud, the national fraud and cyber crime reporting service,...

Childcare Survey for Business Owners (including self-employed)

Dear Business Owner, One of the main reasons parents/carers use childcare is to enable them to work or train, so any changes in the local employment market will affect local demand for childcare. Darlington Local Authority has a statutory duty to carry out an annual...

Guest Speaker Bio: Pat Chambers // CDDFT Charity

Guest Speaker Details Speaker: Pat Chambers Business: CDDFT Charity Date of Presentation: 20 July 2021 Senior Business Leader who has thrived at board level in blue chip companies across diverse and challenging industries including The Automobile Association (National...

£3.5million radar system goes live as new recruitment drive starts at Teesside airport

Teesside International Airport has today (1 March) flicked the switch to launch its new £3.5million airfield radar system, as it also begins a new recruitment drive. It is the first of its kind in the UK to be used as a full surveillance radar and will replace the old...

Teesside airport helps fly flag for local businesses with new concept store

Two popular local businesses have signed a deal with Teesside International today (24 February) to launch a new shop in the airport’s departure lounge to showcase a range of fantastic products from independent retailers from across the region. Tees Valley Mayor Ben...

Mayor meets local firms joining work on airport transformation

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen today (19 February) visited Teesside International to welcome on-site local businesses newly appointed to work on the airport’s redevelopment. Teesside Airport is undergoing a transformation to its main terminal building, designed by...