Why Otley?
Otley, an independent town in its own right with a population of around 15,000, represents a superb opportunity for the establishment or relocation of any business, large or small.
- Manageable scale: the benefits of the quality of life of a semi rural town yet proximity (20 minutes drive or direct rail link from Menston) to the centre of Yorkshire’s economic powerhouse of Leeds.
Bradford and Harrogate are also easily commutable and within a similar range. - Leeds/Bradford International Airport: is located within 10 minutes drive offering links to business destinations throughout the UK, including Aberdeen, Belfast City, Belfast International, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Isle of Man, London Gatwick (3 flights daily), Newquay, Plymouth and Southampton plus Dublin and a variety of European cities.
- Existing skill base and infrastructure: Otley’s industrial and agricultural heritage (including the proud claims to be the home of the famous Wharfedale printing press and the birthplace of Georgian furniture designer Thomas Chippendale) result in an wide range of engineering, legal, financial and retailing skills available locally.
- Affordable and conveniently situated accommodation: both domestic, retail and commercial.
- Access to Wharfedale: with its various picturesque towns and various outdoor recreational opportunities.
Otley Economic Bulletin
A periodic round up of snippets of economic news from in and around Otley, brought to you by Otley Chamber of Trade.
Download the March 2010 Bulletin here.
Previous Bulletins:
- February 2010 Bulletin
- January 2010 Bulletin
- December 2009 Bulletin
- November 2009 Bulletin
- October 2009 Bulletin
- September 2009 Bulletin
- August 2009 Bulletin
- July 2009 Bulletin
If you have any interesting economic news, large or small (expansions or contractions, achievements, announcements, minor victories or anecdotes) or would like any rumour or concern investigating, please contact Otley Chamber of Trade and we will do our best.
Otley town centre - Empty Premises
As at 28th February 2010
| No | Last Trader | Last User | Agent | Agent tel | Notes |
| Bondgate | |||||
| 1 | Vten | video hire | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | partly refurbished |
| 59 ? | Ye Old Pork Shop | butcher | glaziers advert in window | ||
| 18 | Bowling Green | Public House | JD Wetherspoon (Dawn Williams) | 01923 477876 | JDW now started work |
| 14 | Woolpack | Public House | Colliers (Sam Frankland) | 0113 2 001808 | freehold for sale - some activity within |
| Enterprise (David Lee, Estate Mgr) | 07771 504640 | ||||
| Crossgate | |||||
| 5 | Kuboyd | computers | Ernest Wilson | 0113 2382900 | |
| Bay Horse Yard | |||||
| 6 | Something Special | gifts | Carter Towler | 0113 2451447 | |
| 4 | Otley Dress Agency | clothes | Carter Towler | 0113 2451447 | |
| 3 | Courtneys | restaurant | Carter Towler | 0113 2451447 | |
| 7 | Invigorate | recruitment agency | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | |
| Boroughgate | |||||
| 4 | Cheque Centre | credit broker | Whitelaw Baikie Figes | 0141 2216161 | new agent instructed Jan 2010 |
| 46 | 4Front | estate agent | Easy Location | 01943 464001 | |
| 45 | Netto | supermarket | King Sturge (Adam Mobley) | 0113 2355245 | Original Factory Shop close to acquisition |
| 13 | Mounseys | newsagent | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | |
| Kirkgate | |||||
| 6A | Clinton Cards | cards | Mitchell Roberts | 01423 568287 | board removed - is agent still instructed? |
| Manor Square/Clapgate | |||||
| 3 | Taffeta & Lace | bridal | Heaney Mickelthwaite | 0113 2451622 | |
| 19 | Chevin Books | books | |||
| 21 | Bargain Buys | fancy goods | Dresler Smith | 0113 2455599 | |
| 23 | First Location | letting agent | Starkeys | 01274 307910 | planning app for hot food take away refused |
| Market Street | |||||
| 8 | Runner Bean | greengrocer | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | refurbished |
| 10 | Chinese Herbal Health | Chinese herbalist | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | refurbished |
| Orchard Gate | |||||
| 13 | Aisle Style | bridal | Heaney Mickelthwaite | 0113 2451622 | planning app for change of use to café running |
| 6 | More | womens clothes | Babcock | 01937 543815 | |
| Outside Town Centre | |||||
| Gay Lane | |||||
| The Yeoman | Public House | Enterprise Inns | closed 'temporarily' | ||
| 57 | Pilkingtons | newsagent | Dacre Son & Hartley | 0113 2382900 | application for change to A2 (financial office) made to Leeds CC |
| Beech Hill/Westgate | |||||
| 52 | Café 52 | café | Ernest Wilson | 0113 2382900 | refurbished |
| 54 | Playhard | sports tours agency | Parkes & Co | 01943 467000 | board advises now 'let' |
| North Parade | |||||
| Sandwich Corner | sandwich/café | Starkeys | 01274 317910 | refurbished-board removed - is agent still instructed? | |
