Kirklees Business Survey

Over next few weeks Kirklees Council will be undertaking the largest employer survey ever carried out in the district to understand local businesses' needs, concerns and priorities for the future.

The results will give the council up to date information and in depth knowledge to make sure that future regeneration, businesses development and investment is in line with local businesses' needs.

1,400 local businesses across Kirklees will be interviewed over a three-week period starting on Monday 21 April. This will be followed up by a series of in-depth sessions with businesses in the seven localities of Batley, Birstall and Birkenshaw; Denby Dale and Kirkburton; Dewsbury and Mirfield; Huddersfield North; Huddersfield South; Spen; and the Valleys to gain a representative picture of local business needs. The results of the survey will be shared with businesses in June.

Councillor Ken Sims, Cabinet member for regeneration, commented: "We are urging businesses to take time to contribute. This information will give us a clearer picture of the concerns and priorities of businesses in Kirklees so that we can plan our regeneration strategies to address the needs of local employers."

For more information about the survey please contact James Devitt on 01484 221672 or email economic.development@kirklees.gov.uk.