Key Sectors
These are the areas that we at Huntingdonshire focus on for the best local development.
Defence
Huntingdonshire offers strategic access to RAF sites and major transport routes together with a skilled workforce, a growing tech cluster and affordable business parks meaning there's sufficient support for secure, high-tech defence operations. The district is also backed by regional funding and strong infrastructure, it's ideal for defence growth.
Advance Manufacturing
Advance manufacturing is Huntingdonshire's heritage and foundation sector. It has a mixture of long-established businesses that have been innovating for decades. This cluster boasts an enviable mix of strong traditional craft and skilled engineering labour pool that has attracted a new wave of R&D.
Digital and Technologies
Huntingdonshire is a flourishing technology hub on the northern edge of the silicon fen – the high-tech hotspot around Cambridge. High tech businesses are well represented with a variety of sectors including high value manufacturing, bio/life sciences, clean tech and ICT at the forefront.
Life Sciences
Huntingdonshire-based businesses are perfectly supported by the existing cluster of logistics and distribution companies. The transport infrastructure is second to none, being the key intersection of the north-south and east-west axis of road and rail links, including the A1(M), A14, M11, and the East Coast Mainline.
News
Commercial Property of the Month
Posted: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 13:57
An established and popular industrial estate offering a range of unit sizes and specifications, with Unit 15 providing office accommodation with...
From bin lorries to blue lights: How HDC cut the carbon footprint of their fleet by over 80%
Posted: Tue, 9 Dec 2025 11:12
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) now fuels its entire operational and pool fleet of 95 vehicles with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) -...
Commercial Property of the Month
Posted: Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:06
A new final-phase industrial development in Yaxley offers modern 656–4,000 sq ft units with offices, amenities and fibre, available from...
Business of the Month
Posted: Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:04
Discover Willow & Wreath Florist - where every bouquet is handcrafted with love, using seasonal blooms to bring personal beauty and joy to...
Events
Launch of Huntingdonshire's Tourism Growth Plan
Fri, 2nd Jan 2026 - Sat, 31st Jan 2026
We are proud to present the Huntingdonshire Tourism Growth Plan, which highlights the great work already underway and sets out clear actions...
St Ives Business Booster Session
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026 10:00 - 12:30
"Business Boosters" are dedicated appointment sessions for local businesses, delivered in collaboration with St Ives Town Council and the Economic...
The Big Leaflet Swap
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026 18:00 - 19:30
This is the perfect opportunity for tourism businesses, high streets and market towns to connect, collaborate and attract more visitors. Bring...
