Coastline – A stunning sight as the sun goes down at Saltburn , with the pier in the background . Photo by Dave Cocks .
WHAT A PLACE TO INVEST !
When it comes to business opportunities and lifestyle choices , Redcar and Cleveland ’ s got the lot , says Councillor Chris Gallacher , cabinet member for economic growth
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Unique – Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council cabinet member for economic growth Councillor Chris Gallacher is inviting businesses to take advantage of the exciting opportunities the area offers .
Redcar and Cleveland , what a place we have to offer ! We have Britain ' s largest freeport , and in Teesworks , the UK ' s largest and most connected industrial zone . We have massive investment opportunities that we ' re inviting you to be part of .
We ' re proud of our industrial past and present – of iron ore mining , steelmaking and process manufacturing , to name just a few . And we ' re hugely excited about our industrial future , at the heart of the UK ' s green industrial revolution .
Redcar and Cleveland will be home to the world ' s first net zero industrial cluster by 2040 , the UK ' s largest green and blue hydrogen projects and a premier offshore wind location .
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY Mostly located in Redcar and Cleveland , Teesside Freeport is the UK ' s best-connected freeport – immediately linked to the UK ' s road and rail network , bringing key cities and regions within easy reach and unlocking global markets , major trade hubs and offshore projects .
It also provides one of Britain ' s largest integrated industrial economies with the skills and workforce to match .
Building on existing manufacturing strengths , particularly in chemical and materials processing , biomanufacturing , offshore wind and renewable activity , Teesside Freeport will create more than 18,000 jobs and boost the local economy by billions in the next five years alone .
Covering more than 4,500 acres , Teesworks is the UK ' s largest and most connected industrial zone , the future home to diverse , sustainable and low-carbon activity .
Offering immediate connectivity to Teesport , the North Sea and global markets , this multisector setting brings together global leaders and innovative pioneers to power Britain ' s carbon capture capital . The opportunity is unrivalled in size , not just in the UK but across Europe .
Teesworks will be a nationally important offshore wind hub , with two major projects lined up . Approval has been given for a 76,200-sq m wind turbine blade factory and SeAH Wind is progressing plans for a £ 300m , 90-acre site for its monopile manufacturing facility . Both projects will create 750 direct jobs each and an estimated 1,500 jobs in the supply chain .
Continuing the clean energy theme , Teesworks will also be the home to Net Zero Teesside , a