Business Case / Cultural & Creative
Cultural & Creative
In 2006 the County Council and its partners carried out the first economic impact study and needs assessment of creative industries (Download PDF, 501kb). The study was carried out by Burns Owens Partnership and used a nationally recognised data collection framework. The study includes a breakdown by local authority areas and shows that creative industries make a real contribution to our urban and rural economies.
PLEASE NOTE A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE PUBLISHED SUMMER 2011A summary shows that our creative sector:
- Is growing fast: since 1997 employment in the creative sector has grown by 23%
- Employs 30% more people than agriculture
- Employs 3.2% of the entire workforce
- Accounts for 11,600 employees across 1,500 business and 1,102 "sole traders" (individuals who work on their own or "free-lance")
- Is characterised by a large number of sole traders who represent 42% of all businesses
- In terms of employment numbers, the sector is concentrated in the main urban areas of Harrogate, York and Scarborough but the relative contribution to local economies is greatest outside the main urban centres, showing a surprising spread across our rural places
Find out what support, advice, training, news, information and new initiatives are on offer for those working in the arts-based creative industries by clicking on this link www.creativenorthyorkshire.com
Recent Studies / Strategies:
Economic Impact Study & Needs Assessment of Creative Industries in North Yorkshire - This document provides the first ever detailed study showing statistical data and information about creative industries. (Download PDF, 501kb)
North Yorkshire Creative Industries Network Business Plan - this is based on extensive consultation and written by creative businesses, this document sets out a vision for the role of arts-based creative industries in relation to the economy and tourism. (Download PDF, 782kb)
