Barnsley is an area full of promise for fledgling and fast-growing enterprises, with an abundance of affordable workspaces and development sites backed by targeted business support programmes for start-ups and SMEs seeking to grow in specific emerging markets. 

Part of Barnsley’s employment land areas is designated as part of the Sheffield City Region Enterprise Zone which is rated number 1 Enterprise Zone for Modern Manufacturing and Technology in the UK by the Financial Times fDi magazine. 

We have a vision for growth, and Enterprise Zone incentives to make that happen. We are looking for companies with expansion plans in: 

• Modern Manufacturing
• Creative and Digital Industries
• Healthcare Technologies
• Low Carbon and Environmental Goods and Services

If you choose to base your business within the Enterprise Zone area then you can benefit from:

Enhanced Capital Allowances

Sites suitable for major capital investment are offering 100% Enhanced Capital Allowances to firms making significant investments in plant and machinery.

Business Rate Relief

Small and medium-sized businesses can qualify for Business Rate Relief worth up to £275,000 over a five-year period when they move on to selected sites.

Fast-track planning and super-fast broadband

Certain categories of development in the modern manufacturing and technology sector can access simplified planning procedures, while super-fast broadband is becoming available region-wide.

Read more at www.sheffieldenterprisezone.co.uk