We’re here to help
Kirklees Council is dedicated to making the area one of the best places in the UK to start and grow a business.
There is a strong history of support for enterprise from the Council and other agencies; this is one of only two areas in the country where a new type of school - a Studio School- based on enterprise, is being piloted.
Our business team run a key account management approach to supporting leading businesses to grow and develop and also offer one-to-one support, advice and sign-posting to businesses.
Our support includes:
- Key account management – the Council is committed to helping existing key businesses to grow and develop. This includes the provision of key account management for the region’s largest companies
- Advice on availability and costs of sites and premises
- Environmental business support including free environmental audits, information on recycling initiatives and supports businesses in reducing their carbon footprint through the Green Business Network
- Support and networking for retailers and town centre businesses
- Guidance on availability of financial assistance and grants
- Assistance with grant applications
- Advice on becoming a public sector supplier
- Information on skills development opportunities and initiatives
Contact us via our contact form or call 01484 416708 to find out more about how we can help you. Support for start-up and developing businesses is also available from Business Link Yorkshire and Yorkshire Forward