Business Support and Advice

Information about inward investment from County Durham Development Company (CDDC) to encourage economic regeneration offering a portfolio of sites and premises.

Business Continuity Advice
The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 places a responsibility on Local Authorities to provide advice and assistance to local businesses and voluntary organisations about Business Continuity Management.

Business Continuity Management
Advice and guidance on how to respond to major disruptions which may affect normal business continutity.

Conference Facilities
The Council's accommodation at County Hall can provide an ideal conference venue. Facilities include a range of meeting rooms, technical equipment for presentations and on site catering provision can be arranged if required. Other council owned venues around the county may also be available to suit your needs.

Developing an Equality & Diversity Policy
Advice on how to develop an equality and diversity policy.

Starting a Business
See our 'life episodes' pages for a variety of links relating to information on starting a business.

Trading Standards
Durham County Council Trading Standards provides advice to businesses and residents of County Durham on all areas of trading standards legislation.

Youth Enterprise
County Durham Business & Learning Partnership (CDBLP) is currently promoting employability skills for 16 to19 year old students in schools and colleges.