Gateshead Council
Key Competitive Attractions
Gateshead lies at the heart of the Tyne and Wear region, the main urban centre of North East England.
Traditionally an area of heavy industry, Gateshead is fast transforming into a centre of excellence in creativity, with the Creative Business Quarter emerging as one of the UK`s most dynamic business environments. Soon to be home to the Northern Design Centre, the Quarter has unrivalled IT infrastructure and numerous new property developments.
Gateshead is well connected to the main UK road and rail networks, with an international airport and leading freight port within 10 miles.
The area is has a flexible, highly-skilled workforce, with some of the lowest sickness levels and salary costs in the U.K*
*Source: ONS labour force survey 2007 & NESS survey 2005
