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Huddersfield is reinventing itself, and we’re here to unleash it. Our town is full of untapped potential, and the transformation is happening right now.

Over £1 Billion of investment is already changing the game. Investing here makes sense. We’re the North’s hidden gem.

We fuse global ambition, relentless creativity and grit. The contrast of commerce and green space here is unrivalled.

We’re connected. Diverse. Hard working and ready for our next chapter. Will you be part of it?

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Huddersfield is undergoing a huge transformation. With over £1 Billion of public sector investment, our town is coming together to reinvent itself. It's the perfect place to live, work and visit. With a thriving business community, beautiful landscapes, world-class education, a diverse community and plenty of culture and leisure offerings.

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"Huddersfield has a proud identity; we don’t want to be another Leeds or Manchester. Here you can live and work in some of the most stunning countryside in England and yet be connected easily right across the north. Here is a real sense of community where you can home your family and grow your career or business. It’s all about opportunity and this town offers great opportunities."

Sir John Harman
Sir John Harman
Chair, Huddersfield Unlimited
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Huddersfield is full of talent. From leaders of global businesses, to small businesses punching above their weight. We're here to shine a light on our talent, both existing and emerging.

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Our Lifestyle

Commuting: Have Your Say

To help Huddersfield Unlimited understand how transport improvements could support improved workforce mobility in Huddersfield, these questions are designed to gather information on current commuting patterns, future needs, and awareness of planned transport initiatives including the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU),...

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Our Business

ACCU RECOGNISED AS ONE OF KIRKLEES’ TOP 100 COMPANIES

Huddersfield-based precision engineering component distributor Accu has been named in the official Kirklees Top 100 Companies list for 2026/2027 – moving up from the SME category it featured in three years ago into the region’s top-tier ranking. Accu, which manufactures...

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Our Business

Textile Centre of Excellence named another award winner

TCoE is delighted to have been named the Small Business winner in the Community category at the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Raising the Bar Awards 2026. As an industry-owned, not-for-profit organisation, supporting the community is central to...

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ACCU goes global with new distribution centre in US

Huddersfield-based precision engineering component distributors Accu has established its first distribution centre in the US and appointed its first Managing Director for Accu Inc. Accu chose Indiana as the ideal location for its new 10,000 sq ft distribution centre, as...

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Our Education

National industry organisations back Huddersfield textile training programme after government funding ends

A popular training programme run by Huddersfield’s Textile Centre of Excellence is returning after four national industry organisations stepped in to support it. The Textile Manufacturing Skills Bootcamp gives learners an understanding of how textiles are made, from raw fibre...

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Our Business

Fresh Futures and Kirklees Employment and Skills Connect Kirklees Residents with Employment Opportunities

39 employers, training providers and support organisations join forces during National Inclusion Week to help local people break barriers and navigate change Fresh Futures has brought together employers, training providers and employment support services from across Kirklees to help local...

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Our Education

Kirklees Employment and Skills Team Celebrates Textile Industry Award Win

Kirklees Council’s Employment and Skills Team is celebrating after being presented with a prestigious 50th Anniversary Award by the Textile Centre of Excellence in recognition of their outstanding contribution to skills development across the region.

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Our Business

Huddersfield’s Accu appoints Dan Jack as CEO to lead next phase of global growth

Precision engineering component supplier Accu, based in Huddersfield, has appointed Dan Jack as Chief Executive Officer.

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Reasons to believe
in Huddersfield

£1 Billion Investment
£1 Billion Investment

Current and planned investment in Huddersfield is huge. There has never been a better time to invest here and be part of the growth.

Work+Life
Work+Life

Huddersfield's beauty is unmatched - from countless listed buildings to the beautiful surrounding hills. Whether you are living, visiting or working here – there's something for everyone.

World-Class Businesses
World-Class Businesses

We're home to PLCs, global powerhouses and a thriving ecosystem of ambitious SMEs. At Huddersfield Unlimited, we're here to champion the businesses that help Huddersfield thrive.

Connectivity
Connectivity

We're a connected town, both in transport and our high-speed internet connections. Whether you're a business that needs great access for travel, or you want to live here and commute to the cities that are so close to us.

£1 Billion Investment
£1 Billion Investment

Current and planned investment in Huddersfield is huge. There has never been a better time to invest here and be part of the growth.

Work+Life
Work+Life

Huddersfield's beauty is unmatched - from countless listed buildings to the beautiful surrounding hills. Whether you are living, visiting or working here – there's something for everyone.

World-Class Businesses
World-Class Businesses

We're home to PLCs, global powerhouses and a thriving ecosystem of ambitious SMEs. At Huddersfield Unlimited, we're here to champion the businesses that help Huddersfield thrive.

Connectivity
Connectivity

We're a connected town, both in transport and our high-speed internet connections. Whether you're a business that needs great access for travel, or you want to live here and commute to the cities that are so close to us.

The Workshop of the North   The Workshop of the North   The Workshop of the North  
Huddersfield In Numbers

£1 Billion Public Investment

The Transpennine Route Upgrade, Kirklees Council's Town Centre Blueprint, the Station 2 Stadium Corridor, the WYCA Investment Zone, the National Health Innovation Campus, and many more big projects are attracting the attention of savvy investors across the globe.

Large town appeal

Huddersfield is a large town comprising both the historical town centre - currently being redeveloped - and a number of satellite villages including Slaithwaite and Holmfirth, both of which were recently voted "best places to live".

20 mins

With the ongoing investment into the Transpennine Route Upgrade underway, both nearby cities of Leeds and Manchester will be little more than 20 minutes away once the work is completed.

7.5 Million People

There are 7.5 million people within 30 miles/50 km of Huddersfield: customers, employees, partners and more.

£1 Billion Public Investment

The Transpennine Route Upgrade, Kirklees Council's Town Centre Blueprint, the Station 2 Stadium Corridor, the WYCA Investment Zone, the National Health Innovation Campus, and many more big projects are attracting the attention of savvy investors across the globe.

Large town appeal

Huddersfield is a large town comprising both the historical town centre - currently being redeveloped - and a number of satellite villages including Slaithwaite and Holmfirth, both of which being recently voted "best places to live".

20 mins

With the ongoing investment into the Transpennine Route Upgrade underway, both nearby cities of Leeds and Manchester will be little more than 20 minutes away once the work is completed.

7.5 Million People

There are 7.5 million people within 30 miles/50 km of Huddersfield: customers, employees, partners and more.

Connected

Connected