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Oct 2022
Business is booming in Knaresborough as empty shop units continue to fill
Knaresborough has seen a stream of new businesses opening in the past year despite the challenges posed by the cost of living crisis.
Recent additions include The Secret Bakery and River and Rose and last week high street bakery Greggs confirmed it was opening a branch in the town.
There are currently only six empty units available compared a peak of more than 40, according to the two women behind the Knaresborough Business Collective.
Annie Wilkinson-Gill, from The Crystal Buddha, and Natalie Horner, from Sid Horner and Son, who launched the not-for-profit venture in January, said there were a number of reasons why Knaresborough was so attractive to businesses.
Ms Wilkinson-Gill said:
Annie Wilkinson-Gill (left) and Natalie Horner.
Ms Horner added:
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The women, who set up the collective to stage events and be a voice for businesses, have both had a presence in the town for more than a decade.
During this time they have seen the town experience struggles with shop closures and empty units.
However, in a post-covid world, they believe there is now more support than ever for local businesses, including amongst the business community itself.
Ms Wilkinson-Gill said:
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