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.
- Otleys business community boasts all the services required to establish and sustain a new commercial venture including:-
- Accountants, advertising agencies, architects, banks, cleaners, engineers, financial advisors, haulage and transport contractors, HR/employment/H&S consultants, insurance brokers, IT/software/web design, legal, marketing and media, office suppliers, property and valuation surveyors, tax advice, plus a range of trades and craftsmen and associated suppliers.
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 October 2011 Bulletin here.
Previous 6 Bulletins:
- September 2011 Bulletin
- August 2011 Bulletin
- July 2011 Bulletin
- June 2011 Bulletin
- May 2011 Bulletin
- April 2011 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 1st October 2011
| No | Last Trader | Last User | Agent | Agent tel | Notes |
| Bondgate | |||||
| 8 | Dotty Potty | baby | Dale Eddison | 01943 465465 | freehold of shop and FF flat for sale |
| Crossgate | |||||
| 5 | Kuboyd | computers | private | 07946 001888 | |
| Bay Horse Yard | |||||
| 4 | Otley Dress Agency | clothes | Carter Towler | 0113 2451447 | |
| 3 | Courtneys | restaurant | Carter Towler | 0113 2451447 | |
| 2 | JoJos | shoes | Carter Towler | 0114 2451447 | |
| Boroughgate | |||||
| 12 | Ainsleys | bakery | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | 12 Market Place plus First floor |
| 14a | Daisy Mays | greetings cards | |||
| 2b | Suedecraft | leather goods | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | refit under way |
| 13 | Mounseys | newsagent | Ackroyd Dent | 0113 2509596 | refurbished internally and externally |
| Kirkgate | |||||
| 6a | giantsale | bedroom furniture | Mitchell Roberts | 01423 568287 | ex-Clintons Cards - very poor condition |
| Manor Square/Clapgate | |||||
| 21 | Bargain Buys | fancy goods | Dresler Smith | 0113 2455599 | |
| Orchard Gate | |||||
| 15 | Savers Fashion Nett | womens clothes | Dale Eddison | 01943 465465 | |
| Newmarket | |||||
| 20 | Boque Petit | sandwich take away | Dale Eddison | 01943 873613 | fully refurbished |
| Outside Town Centre | |||||
| Gay Lane | |||||
| Yeoman | Public House | Dacres | 0113 3863100 | available to let for 'a number of uses' | |
| Beech Hill/Westgate | |||||
| 52 | Café 52 | café | Parkes & Co | 01943 467000 | |
| 57 | Stebanova & Gooch | menswear | |||
