Invest in Darlington

06/10/2026

🚨 PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY NOW LIVE

We’re looking for Delivery Partners to help shape a new, more connected approach to business support across the region.

Bring your expertise, networks and experience to an ecosystem designed to help businesses start, strengthen and scale.

📢 Procurement is now open.

Find out more and apply ➡️ https://orlo.uk/qUJXc

28/07/2026

Have your say on shaping Darlington Town Centre, please share your thoughts and ideas using the link in the post below

What do you think of Darlington town centre?

As part of the refresh of the council’s town centre strategy, we are keen to hear your views.

This is your chance to have your say on your town centre.

We want to know what’s important to you and what isn’t; as well as understanding how you would like to use your town centre, be it for work, leisure, education, or socialising.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to get involved and shape how your town centre will look, feel, and be used for many years to come.

Please visit https://www.darlington.gov.uk/consultations/town-centre-strategy to find out more and complete our survey.

Thank you for taking part.

16/07/2026

FREE Photography Walks Across Tees Valley!

Looking for a fun way to get outdoors, meet new people and try something different this summer?

We're pleased to be supporting Active ConneXtions CIC to deliver a series of FREE guided photography walks across all five Tees Valley boroughs.

Whether you have a camera or just your smartphone, these friendly walks are a great opportunity to:

📸 Learn new photography skills
🌳 Explore your local area
🚶 Be more active outdoors
🤝 Meet new people
😊 Boost your wellbeing through creativity and connection

The first walks are taking place in:
📍 Redcar
📍 Stockton-on-Tees
📍 Middlesbrough
📍 Hartlepool
📍 Darlington

Take a look at the attached leaflet for dates and booking information.

More walks will be announced over the coming months.

08/07/2026

Are you looking for support to turn your idea into a business?

This practical 1-day workshop will help you test your thinking, make a plan and take the next step with confidence.

Starting a business is one of the most exciting things you can do. It's also one of the most uncertain. That mix of excitement and doubt, 'Is this a good idea? Do I know enough? Where do I even start?', is something thousands of people are thinking about right now.

This fully funded, practical workshop is designed specifically for people who are seriously considering taking the leap into self-employment or business ownership but want to make sure they're ready. Delivered locally it's a full day focused entirely on helping you test your idea, understand what it takes, and leave with a clearer picture of your next steps.

There's no theory or jargon, just real, structured support from people who understand what it's like to start from scratch.

Join up now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-up-in-tees-valley-darlington-tickets-1992411674954?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Darlington Borough Council Enjoy Darlington Business Tees Valley

Turning your idea into a business. One practical day to help you test your thinking, make a plan and take the next step with confidence.

27/05/2026

Welcome to the Armed Forces Connect Hub!

Join us for a welcoming drop-in event bringing together organisations offering careers advice, training opportunities, wellbeing support and community resources for anyone connected to the Armed Forces, including veterans, serving personnel, families and future recruits.

To find out more and sign up, visit

Drop-in event for veterans, serving personnel, families and future recruits. Careers, training, wellbeing and support under one roof.

21/01/2026

Are you considering starting your own business? If so, there is a FREE workshop taking place on Wednesday 28th January. It will be a practical, full-day workshop designed to give you the confidence, clarity, and know-how to take your next step into self-employment or business ownership.

To find out more, or sign up to attend visit

Thinking about starting a business, or sitting on an idea you’re ready to turn into something real?

20/01/2026

16/09/2025

Career courses

Introduction to Hospitality – Blackwell Grange – Monday till Friday, 10am – 3pm, 3rd Nov – 7th Nov, The Coleridge Centre

Gain Food and Beverage service and interview skills with Blackwell Grange Hotel in this week-long course with a guaranteed interview upon completion. You will learn Food and Beverage service skills, including how best to serve different types of guests and how to work well as part of the Food and Beverage team. There will also be a visit from Blackwell Grange Hotel staff and an exclusive tour of the Blackwell Grange Hotel.

Introduction to Retail - Monday till Friday, 10am – 3pm, 20th Oct – 24th Oct, Cornmill Centre Training Room

Looking to start a career in retail? This free, week-long course will equip you with the essential skills needed to thrive in a retail environment — and includes a guaranteed interview upon completion with our partnered employers

Our Employment Academy and vocational courses are designed to help you learn more about a specific job area or for a specific role.

11/08/2025

Martin Brower are recruiting for lots of fantastic new roles at their new distribution centre in Darlington - www.michaelpage.co.uk/clientprofile/martin-brower

Take a look now! Could this be your next career move?

Darlington Borough Council Jobs in Darlington

Strategic supply chain partner to leading brands, discover Martin Brower's company, culture, and values.

29/07/2025

Want to grow your business with confidence? It starts with knowing who you're selling to—and who else is selling to them.
Join the Department for Business & Trade on Tuesday, 5 August – 14:00-15:00, for a free webinar, Customer Profiling: Customers and Competitors.

In this practical session, you’ll learn how to:
• Identify and understand your ideal customers
• Use basic market research techniques to build customer profiles
• Analyse your competitors and the trading environment
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your strategy, this session will give you the tools to make smarter business decisions.
Reserve your place now

Learn how to use data to profile customers and assess competitors.