Business support

The 'Invest in Darlington' team is Darlington Borough Council’s dedicated business support team. They provide a wide range of bespoke, impartial advice and guidance to support business growth in Darlington, including:

Starting a business
Business growth and expansion
Moving a business to Darlington
Property and land search
Introductions to business networks and specialists
Funding and business finance
Skills and training
Recruitment, including apprentices and graduates
Business events and seminars
Doing business with the Council

The team also produce a monthly newsletter to keep businesses up to date with relevant information including business news, government support schemes and business events in Darlington. To receive a copy please get in touch to register your details.

The team can be contacted direct on 01325 406305 between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday, or alternatively emailed at: [email protected]

Meet the Team

Mark Carrigan - Business Investment Manager,
Owen McAteer - Foundation for Jobs Coordinator,
Sara Williams - Business Growth & Investment Officer
Nicola Campbell - Business Growth & Investment Officer
Sarah Travis - Business Growth & Investment Officer

Business Support (general) - [email protected]

Telephone - 01325 406305