York sees large increase in small businesses start-ups

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More small businesses have started up in York than ever before, according to new figures.

The latest data, taken from a national BankSearch survey, shows a 9.2 per cent increase in new businesses starting up in the city during 2011 compared with the previous year.

Out of all 15 local authorities in the region, York is in the top three for the largest percentage increase in business start-ups when compared with 2010.

Local Authorities % change from 2010
1.Kirklees 11.4 % more
2.Selby 11.2% more
3.York 9.9% more
4.Calderdale 3.2% more
5.Leeds 2.9% more
6.Craven 2.9% more
7.Ryedale 2.4% more
8.Hambleton 1.8% more
9.East Riding of Yorkshire 1.6 % more
10.Bradford 1.4% more
11.Harrogate unchanged
12.Richmondshire unchanged
13.Barnsley 2.8% fewer
14.Wakefield 2.6% fewer
15.Scarborough 1.2% fewer

Cllr James Alexander, Labour Leader of City of York Council, said: “This suggests there is growth in enterprise at the small start-up end, but the key for us will be to continue to provide proper support so that these businesses can not only survive, but indeed thrive.

“This is why we’re continuing to work closely with the Federation of Small Businesses and the Property Forum to ensure we create not only a supportive business environment in York but also that the right premises are available.”

The total number of businesses starting-up in York in:
2008 = 1,119
2009 = 1,266
2010 = 1,511
2011 = 1,661