Doing business in Gateshead
Gateshead is one of the most exciting and vibrant places in Europe with plenty to offer its residents and growing business community.
Go to www.investnewcastlegateshead.com| to learn more about the business opportunities in Gateshead.
Regenerated riverside development - Gateshead Quays
The regenerated riverside area has attracted more than £500m of private and public sector investment and had achieved global recognition for a number of major projects including:
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Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
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BALTIC - a leading contemporary art gallery.
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The Sage Gateshead – a unique music centre designed by Sir Norman Foster.
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Northern Design Centre - a regional design resource and the location of choice for many top creative businesses.
Gateshead is also home to:
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MetroCentre – Europe’s largest shopping and leisure complex.
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Team Valley Trading Estate – one of Europe’s largest commercial areas with more than 650 businesses.
Help for businesses
At Gateshead Council we are also committed to helping entrepreneurs thrive and grow through our dedicated advice service for new and existing businesses.
We can help guide you through the process of setting up a business in Gateshead and provide expert advice on funding, grants, planning and all aspects of starting a business.
If you are an existing business based in the Borough we can also offer advice and guidance on growing your business, recruitment support, accommodation needs etc.
Contact Us
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Pre Business Start-up Advice
Economic Development
Gateshead Council
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
Tel: 0191 477 3747
Fax: 0191 433 2028
Minicom: 0191 478 1826
Email: Local Initiatives Team|
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Existing Business Support
Economic Development
Gateshead Council
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
Tel: 0191 433 2815
Fax: 0191 433 2028
Minicom: 0191 478 1826
Email: Business Development|
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Access to Finance Guide
A new website for small and medium-sized businesses to identify sources of finance and business support. The website containts 150 sources of funding and business support including public sector backed investment funds, equity and loan finds, business angels, grants and information on the services offered by business support agencies.