Business Opportunities
As Walker is transformed into a vibrant community complete with a new neighbourhood centre, there will be many opportunities for large or small businesses to establish themselves in the area, via a number of new premises being planned and developed. A range of retail and business units will be available to accommodate a number of different activities.
Walker Riverside Industrial Area Delivery Plan
This document is currently being finalised and aims to give a brief overview of the key development, employment and enterprise actions the City Council (with its partners) aims to carry out or are engaged with over the next few years with regards to the Walker Riverside Industrial Area. This is a working document that can be revised and reworked to suit the changing needs of the area. Call 0191 2777871 or email for more information.
Skills Development Survey
This survey has recently been undertaken in Walker Riverside. Newcastle Business Forums spearheaded the survey and visited every workplace in Walker Riverside. The primary role of the survey was to provide more information regarding the following:
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Do businesses suffer from skills shortages?
- If so, what type of skills are required?
- Would local businesses be interested in training their current staff?
The results of the survey are now available, please contact us if you would like a copy.
If you represent a company based in Walker Riverside and would like to publicise your business on these pages or have a job vacancy you would like to advertise please either use the contact form or use the email link below and let us know what your requirements are.