Year of positive business performance in North Lanarkshire

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North Lanarkshire is entering 2025 on "a strong footing" following a year of positive business performance in the local economy.

There was a £2.21 billion increase in turnover by businesses in the area during the year to March 31, with the number of registered firms increasing by 60 in 2023/24 to 8385.The number of people employed by businesses in the area also rose to 97,960.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Figures published by the Scottish Government’s annual Businesses In Scotland report shows the total turnover of local businesses reached £17.283 billion in 2024, up 14.7 per cent on the year before.The increased number of businesses was mainly among small companies of up to 49 employees, with five in the medium business category of 50 to 249 employees.Construction continues to be the largest industry sector in North Lanarkshire, with 1560 businesses employing 13,660 people and a combined turnover of £2.7 billion.In the private sector, wholesale, retail and repairs is the top employer with 20,450 employees.It has the largest combined turnover of £4.8 billion - 28 per cent of North Lanarkshire's total business turnover - an increase of £338 million over the last year (plus-7.5 per cent).“These latest figures highlight North Lanarkshire’s strong economic position as a positive location for