Welcome to Sunderland City Council's website for business and investment.

This site provides basic information to anyone considering investing in Sunderland, outlining what the City has to offer. Comprehensive information is available from the Business Investment Team on +44 (0)191 561 1210.

Sunderland is one of the UK's most competitive business locations, and is home to a host of blue-chip companies such as Nissan, Rolls-Royce, Barclays and T-Mobile.

It is also an increasingly important location for fast-growing SME's in a wide range of technology-based sectors.

This success has been achieved by building upon the City's key assets, such as the availability of prestigious business sites with broadband ICT links.

Our most important asset is our people, with the loyalty and adaptability of the local workforce being the main reason that employers expand their Sunderland operations.

To find out what Sunderland has to offer your business, contact the Business Investment Team.

We're here to help you invest in Sunderland.

Business Investment Team
Sunderland City Council
PO Box 100, Civic Centre
SUNDERLAND, SR2 7DN

Tel: +44 (0)191 - 561 1210
Fax: +44 (0)191 - 553 1180
e-mail: business.investment@sunderland.gov.uk