A SERIES of roadshows are to be held to promote the Tees Valley as a centre for renewable energy and recycling.

Businesses are being urged to recognise the environmental opportunities and attend one of a number of roadshows being staged by Renew Tees Valley to find out more.

Renew Tees Valley was set up last year with support from a number of organisations, including regional development agency One NorthEast and the Tees Valley Partnership, to exploit the renewable energy and recycling sector.

The first event is being held on March 30, at the Innovation Centre, Kirkleatham, Redcar, east Cleveland, between 3.30pm and 6pm.

Events are planned for later in the year in Stockton, Darlington and Hartlepool.

For information, call (01642) 438418.