DARLINGTON
Together – Investment in Darlington ’ s events programme means the town now provides a wide range of family-friendly free events throughout the year .
Darlington Borough Council chief executive Ian Williams .
Growth – new development sites will provide up to 100,000 sq m of employment space and support more than 2,000 jobs by 2036 .
The future – Darlington is home to Teesside University ’ s state-of-the-art National Horizons Centre .
Crown Street library , which sits adjacent and has recently undergone significant refurbishment to protect its stunning architecture , but also to modernise the building adding a new digital skills area .
With plans developing behind the library for a new high-quality commercial building , this part of the town centre is soon set to become an educational and employment quarter for everyone .
The unique mix of independent and wellknown shops in Darlington make it a vibrant place for visitors and residents alike .
From traditional bakers to awardwinning , unique fashion houses and jewellery designers , we are passionate about supporting and promoting our independent shops .
The redevelopment of the Victorian market hall is continuing , with plans to develop designer boutiques and artisan stalls
as part of its multimillionpound makeover , which has already seen the popular food hall and performance space open .
The town centre also boasts a vibrant night life and we have been awarded the Purple Flag , recognising the safe and thriving nighttime economy .
Investment in our events programme means we now provide a wide range of family-friendly free events throughout the year , which draw crowds of all ages to the Market Square .
We have good quality nursery , primary and secondary schools , as well as a vibrant further and higher education offer , including a Teesside University campus which majors in health and life sciences .
We ’ re investing £ 25m from the Towns Fund into bringing tired parts of the town back to life and creating more commercial office space ."
Our high-quality housing stock and good standard of living , at below national average costs , and our proximity to the stunning North-East coastline and two national parks , make Darlington an excellent choice for anyone looking to relocate .
As you can see , Darlington really is thriving .
Maybe Darlington is the right place for you ? Find out more about the exciting business and development opportunities in Darlington at investindarlington . co . uk or to see how you could be part of Darlington ’ s future , contact the Business Investment Team on + 44 ( 0 ) 1325 406305 or email the team : business . support @ darlington . gov . uk
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