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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

In this section:

  • 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