The Castle Morpeth Business Forum was established in November 2005 as a partnership between the Council, Business Link, and the private sector. The Forum provides an opportunity for local businesses to network, receive information on a range of issues affecting them, and to talk to key agencies and policy makers.

The aims of the Forum are to:

•     Involve the private sector in Economic Regeneration Initiatives
•     Promote Business Networking and inter-trading
•     Raise awareness of emerging / new business support initiatives
•     Promote Business Growth
•     Provide information and advice on a range of issues affecting businesses
•     Influence the Council, and other agencies on issues affecting Castle Morpeth Businesses