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York has an increasingly modern and dynamic economy underpinned by traditional industries.  Significantly in recent years there has been growing employment and investment in the fields of science and technology, focused through the Science City York initiative, while York has one of the most outstanding universities in the country for scientific teaching and research. 

York is still an industrial, commercial and transport centre, with a tradition of major companies in the fields of chocolate manufacturing, construction, engineering and scientific products. Today, there is substantial office employment in insurance, financial services, health care, telecommunications and the railway industry, while the tourism and retail industries are major economic sectors


Business rates
Business Rates, also known as National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR), are the way local businesses contribute to the cost of services provided by City of York Council
Business support and advice
Help for local businesses in York
Commercial property
Mailing list of individuals and companies wanting to acquire commercial or residential development land, or to rent commercial properties owned by the council
Commercial waste and recycling
Find out more about commercial waste and recycling in York
Conference facilities
Information about holding conferences in York
Food safety and standards
We help businesses comply with the law through advice and inspection of premises. We also provide information to consumers and investigate food complaints
Health and safety
The health and safety enforcement team helps to improve and protect the health and safety of people at work, in certain workplaces, in York
Licences and street trading
Licences and permits issued by the council
Markets
Newgate market is the heart and soul of the city lying between The Shambles and Parliament Street. Plus details of farmers' markets and different themed specialist markets
Tenders and contracts
Approved suppliers, contract management, procurement policy and tenders

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Asset Management

Find out how we make best use of our capital resources and property assets