North East Screen
Behind many of the region’ s growing screen industry successes is North East Screen. The organisation is attracting productions, supporting talent and helping establish the North- East as a credible destination for film and television makers.
Middlehaven Housing Development
In a partnership between Middlesbrough Council and regeneration experts Capital & Centric, long-disused land around the Old Town Hall will be transformed into a vibrant community of houses and apartments, leisure and retail attractions close to the new Outwood Riverside secondary school.
Future focus – Teesside University’ s Digital Life building.
Stockton Globe
Few restoration projects have made such an impact. Following a £ 28m transformation, Stockton Globe has become one of the UK’ s leading live entertainment venues, attracting major acts, drawing visitors into the town and boosting the local economy. Where the Beatles and the Rolling Stones once played, the future is being made.
Stockton
Teesside University and Digital Life
Teesside University has transformed itself into one of the region’ s most important economic assets. Its £ 300m campus investment programme includes the £ 41m Digital Life building, helping develop the skills, research and innovation needed for a modern economy.
Double Eleven
The next global gaming hit could come from Middlesbrough. Double Eleven has grown into one of the UK’ s largest independent video game developers and publishers, proving that world-class technology businesses can thrive far beyond London.
Screen Industries Production Village
Hartlepool is aiming to become a major centre for film and television production. The Screen Industries Production Village will provide studio space, production facilities and support services, creating new opportunities in one of the UK’ s fastest-growing creative sectors.
River view – Stockton Waterfront urban park.
Waterfront Urban Park
Few places have made a bolder statement about the future than Stockton. The £ 37m Waterfront Urban Park – opened in June 2026 – has replaced a busy dual carriageway with green space, events areas and riverside walks, transforming both the appearance and atmosphere of the town centre.
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