Yorkshire Cities to commission manufacturing research

February 2012

Later this year, Yorkshire Cities will commission a project to look at the prospects for advanced manufacturing.

The manufacturing sector is more important to our local economies than in most other parts of the country, employing over 130,000 people across the Leeds City Region.  It is also crucial for exports, productivity and innovation. 

In Spring 2012, Yorkshire Cities will commission a research project to look at the prospects for advanced and leading edge manufacturing companies in our areas.  We aim to identify growth opportunities to increase exports or to deepen local supply chains; to examine any barriers to progress; and to set out clear policy recommendations to councils, LEPs and other partners to ensure that Yorkshire Cities maximise the opportunities for their areas.

The project is due for completion before the end of 2012.