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 July 2010 Bulletin here.
Previous 6 Bulletins:
- June 2010 Bulletin
- May 2010 Bulletin
- April 2010 Bulletin
- March 2010 Bulletin
- February 2010 Bulletin
- January 2010 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 2nd May 2010
| No | Last Trader | Last User | Agent | Agent tel | Notes |
| Bondgate | |||||
| 1 | Vten | video hire | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | largely refurbished |
| 59 ? | Ye Old Pork Shop | butcher | uncertain if available to let or not | ||
| 14 | Woolpack | Public House | Colliers (Sam Frankland) | 0113 2 001808 | freehold under offer as arts centre - exchange close |
| Enterprise (David Lee, Estate Mgr) | 07771 504640 | ||||
| Crossgate | |||||
| 5 | Kuboyd | computers | Ernest Wilson | 0113 2382900 | agents board removed mid March |
| 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 | |
| Bay Tree | café | Ernest Wilson | 0113 2382900 | ||
| Boroughgate | |||||
| 4 | Cheque Centre | credit broker | Whitelaw Baikie Figes | 0141 2216161 | new agent instructed Jan 2010 |
| 46 | 4Front | estate agent | Easy Location | 01943 464001 | |
| 13 | Mounseys | newsagent | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | refurbished internally and externally |
| Kirkgate | |||||
| 59 | Mirror Image | pictures and framing | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | refurbished |
| Manor Square/Clapgate | |||||
| 3 | Taffeta & Lace | bridal | Heaney Mickelthwaite | 0113 2451622 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 10 | Chinese Herbal Health | Chinese herbalist | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | refurbished |
| Orchard Gate | |||||
| 13 | Aisle Style | bridal | Heaney Mickelthwaite | 0113 2451622 | |
| 6 | More | womens clothes | Babcock | 01937 543815 | |
| Outside Town Centre | |||||
| Gay Lane | |||||
| The Yeoman | Public House | Enterprise Inns | believed bought by adjacent industrial user | ||
| 57 | Pilkingtons | newsagent | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | applicn for change to A2 made to Leeds CC. Freehold now for sale |
| Beech Hill/Westgate | |||||
| arch | Ernest Wilson | 0113 2382900 | refurbished | ||
| 52 | Café 52 | café | Parkes & Co | 01943 467000 | |
| North Parade | |||||
| Sandwich Corner | sandwich/café | Starkeys | 01274 317910 | refurbished. board removed - is agent still instructed? | |
