“Financial services is undoubtedly one of the most significant economic sectors in the region... We have some very high quality impressive businesses that have been very successful... ”
Jeff Morris, Regional Managing Partner, Odgers Berndtson
Craven
Craven has the smallest population (55,000) in the Leeds city region but the second largest geographical area covering 1,177km².
The district is situated to the north west of the city region and borders the districts of Richmondshire, Harrogate, Bradford and Districts of Lancashire.
The main urban areas are Skipton, Settle, Crosshills/Glusburn, Grassington and Bentham.
Craven forms a vibrant part of the city region with a high quality, attractive and safe environment, high performing schools and successful businesses. Because of the high quality of live that Craven offers, many people working in Leeds and Bradford choose to locate here.
Craven’s economy has grown by 25% in the last 10 years. Many of the core business sectors in the City Region Development Programme locate here including Skipton Building Society, Homeloan Management and Systagenix (Johnson & Johnson).