Key Competitive Attractions
Selby is a vibrant town centre with a rich heritage and varied industry. The town is surrounded by a peppering of pretty villages and offers a high standard of housing, and a high quality of life.
Selby's economy is characterised by agricultural industries, and is a popular commuter area for Leeds, Wakefield, and York, offering more competitive costs than the surrounding cities. Selby is well connected, within 2 hours of most of England’s major population centres, and freight ports.
The district is served by the A1 main road and M62 and M18 motorways. Leeds Bradford Airport can be reached within a 30-minute drive, and Manchester International Airport within 90 minutes. Direct trains serve Manchester and London, with over six daily trains to the capital.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Selby’s Economic Development Unit works closely with Business Link, the Learning and Skills Council, North Yorkshire County Council, Yorkshire Forward, Chambers of Commerce, and Selby Industrial Association, to provide comprehensive advice and support for businesses on grants and premises, among other services.
