Hundreds of jobs to be created with major boost to economy

Seven businesses in the region have secured a total of £1,125,000 worth of funding from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) Business Growth Programme, which in turn has helped generate £10m worth of private sector investment.

The LEP Business Growth Programme provides cash to create jobs and aid business growth and is open to all firms based in the Harrogate district or those planning to invest, provided they meet certain criteria.

It is envisaged the funding will help create hundreds of jobs over the coming years.

Harrogate Spring Water Limited, producer of spring water brands, secured a £430,000 Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership grant towards a new production plant helping to ensure more of the famous Harrogate Spring Water is exported across the world.

Other businesses in the district who have benefited from a LEP grant include Knightsbridge Neckwear, a local printing company, and three of the district’s manufacturing businesses.

Roger Marsh, the chairman of the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership, said: “Harrogate is home to some pioneering companies with ambitious business plans and I am delighted to see the Business Growth Programme enabling this good growth.

“This funding is already having an impact on the local economy, but with grants still available, we look forward to working with more SMEs in the Harrogate district and wider city region to accelerate this growth and create further jobs.”

Cash is still available and business in the district wanting further information about the grant schemes can contact Harrogate Borough Council’s economic development team on 01423 556019 or by emailing [email protected]