Northgate Vehicle Hire has opened a new customer support centre at Lingfield Way, Darlington.

The former premises of the Darlington Building Society, will contribute to Northgate’s drive to reduce costs and to bring a more consistent service to its customers.

The investment in the North East is part of a multi-million pound programme aimed at supporting future expansion and employment within the area.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has sites across 62 locations in the UK, with its head office in Darlington.

Picture caption: Mayoress of Darlington Kim Baldwin (left), Northgate’s chief executive  Bob Contreras (middle) and the Mayor of Darlington Paul Baldwin (left)