Ripon is the third smallest city in the UK, with a population of around 18,000. The city offers potential across a number of different business sectors, and its comparatively low costs make it an attractive place to invest in. The Melmerby Business Park is an important commercial centre for the city, as well as being a vital source of employment both for those in Ripon and also its neighbouring towns.
The wider borough of Harrogate offers opportunities in a range of sectors, with particular strengths in healthcare, accommodation and food, education, manufacturing, professional services, finance and insurance and ICT. The region has seen strong growth in recent years, with the number of new homes in 2017 being twice the 2016 figure, and the number of new business bank accounts rising by 10% every year.
In order to identify the strongest sectors and top performing companies in Ripon, we've compiled the list below. Take a look at the results to see which businesses are turning over the greatest revenues across all sectors.
MoreRipon is set for good growth thanks to the development plan set out by the local government. This includes creating more affordable housing and the redevelopment of the military estate, which will incorporate the creation of a new urban village featuring business, education and leisure amenities and have a focus on renewable energy.
North Yorkshire county council currently spends an estimated £350 million every year, offering good potential opportunities for local businesses. This includes both capital and revenue, with investments in a wide variety of different products and services, and accounts for both long-term contracts with suppliers as well as one-time purchase agreements.
