“Leeds is very strong in terms of the quality of advice it can give to businesses... It’s got a tight business community. Leeds is focused in terms of people talking to each other and trying to make things happen”
Colin Fell, partner King Sturge
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About Leeds City Region

About Leeds City Region

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Leeds city region is the largest city region in the north of England with a vision to be internationally renowned and is a great place for entrepreneurial people to do business.

The geographical area of Leeds city region encompasses Barnsley, Bradford, Calderdale, Craven, Harrogate, Kirklees, Selby, Wakefield and York. 

With a population close to 3 million people and a workforce of over 1.4 million, Leeds city region contributes £45bn per year to the UK’s economy. In excess of 100,000 organisations operate in the Leeds city region, making it the powerhouse of the north when it comes to business.

Leeds itself boasts the second largest employment total outside London and is expected to generate 34% of employment growth over the next ten years.

Click on the links below to view specific information about our exciting and diverse region:

Craven
Harrogate
Bradford
Calderdale
Barnsley 
Wakefield
Selby
York
Leeds

For further information on the Leeds city region please visit www.leedscityregion.gov.uk.