The cost of running a business in West Suffolk may be low but the quality of life is high. West Suffolk Council is doing everything we can to make this the location for your business.
Here's a few facts about West Suffolk and some of the things we have been doing:
![key facts employment costs WS Employment costs 15% cheaper than Cambridge and 27% cheaper than London, based on wages](/images/key-facts-1_1.jpg)
![key facts - economic centres Close to economic centres and transport networks – London, Cambridge and port at Felixstowe.](/images/key-facts-economic-centres.png)
![key facts solar panels We helped over 60 businesses install solar PV panels saving 915 tonnes of carbon emissions a year. A saving of £125,000 a year for local businesses.](/images/key-facts-solar-panels.png)
![key facts - USAF We worked with USAF F35 programme to help local businesses access millions of pounds of contracts. It also brought £85 million in social value.](/images/key-facts-USAF.png)
![key facts horse racing Newmarket is the home of horse racing which with the breeding industry makes an annual contribution to the local economy of more than £240m.](/images/key-facts-horse-racing.png)
![key facts West Suffolk parks key facts West Suffolk parks have 6 national green flag awards](/images/key-facts-2.jpg)
The Suffolk Observatory offers more in depth statistics and information on the area and Suffolk.