This partnership works together on major strategic investment projects, from hosting the Lindisfarne Gospels in 2013 which attracted 100,000 visitors to Durham City, to winning £82 million new investment by Hitachi Rail Europe in a new factory, to getting sites ready for market, such as Newton Park. The team provides strong and stable leadership with a complete commitment to the success of projects. After all, every success is also Durham’s success.
Business Durham is the economic development company for County Durham, delivering the environment for business growth.
Visit County Durham is the tourism management agency for County Durham which works on behalf of businesses and public agencies to support the growth and development of the County's visitor economy.
Durham County Council has a long history of managing strategic investment projects