Kirklees Creative Economy Impact Report

The Creative Economy Team at Kirklees Council recently commissioned independent research into the size and scale of the creative sector and how it contributes to the broader Kirklees economy.

This research has now been published in a report called the Creative Economic Impact Report and highlights the size and scope of the Kirklees creative sector, its contribution to employment figures, business growth and its impact to the local economy.

The report can be used as an advocacy tool for us all to use to raise the profile of the Kirklees Creative & Cultural sector, locally and regionally.

The report highlights that the Kirklees creative & cultural sector:

· Generates over £100 million GVA

· Employs over 5,000 people

· Supports 860 creative SME businesses and VCS organisations and a significant portfolio of micro businesses

· Is the fastest growth sector in Kirklees

Please read, circulate and use as intended.

Click here to open the report: http://bit.ly/1LC3CON