Milton Keynes is amongst the top UK cities for growth and innovation, with the city seeing some of the UK’s highest levels of business start-ups, growing populations and job creation. With an economy worth over £16.7 billion or £85,000 per filled job - productivity in Milton Keynes is 25% above national levels.
Positioned between London and Birmingham, Oxford and Cambridge - Milton Keynes is the prime location for companies requiring strong connectivity for transport and logistics. Rail connections enable access to central London by train within 35 minutes, and direct connections to many other major cities in Great Britain through the West Coast Mainline.
Milton Keynes benefits from a highly educated workforce, and with a strong presence of world leading firms already calling the city their home.
Milton Keynes offers a high quality of life, with good schools, strong housing growth and green spaces, which can help attract and retain employees.
Invest Milton Keynes
The Council’s Economic Development team works proactively with businesses, investors and partners to attract and support new investors through:
• Property and land search support
• Data insights and market intelligence
• Support locating to or expanding with Milton Keynes
• Connections to local talent, training providers, and business networks
Contact our team here to find out more about the Milton Keynes offer.
Business Support
Milton Keynes City Council does not have a dedicated business support service.
The South Midlands Growth Hub provides free business support to organisations based in Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, Luton, or Northamptonshire. To contact them, please complete their enquiries form here.
