Devon County Council
Key Competitive Attractions
- Including the Science Park, and clusters in Marine Technology, and Green Technology
With vibrant towns and cities sitting comfortably alongside beautiful countryside and stunning coastline, Devon offers a work and leisure lifestyle that keeps bringing people back. There really is something for everyone, relocate to Devon and take the opportunity to change your perspective on what matters in your life.
Devon offers...
- Fantastic quality of life
- Easy access to coast, countryside and moorland
- Existing and new business premises available and coming on stream
- 2 good universities
- 2 airports
- Prominent marine sector and a cluster in marine technology
- Strengths in environmental and green technology
- Exeter Science Park in Devon will be one of England's most significant technology development facilities
- Decent road and rail links
- Prominent retail centres (Exeter and Plymouth)
- Excellent local food
- Distinctive towns
- Great cultural facilities
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Devon County Council maintains a vacant commercial property database, and offers occasional targeted support to specific priority sectors, but primary assistance and knowledge is offered by the relevant district authorities. Other support is available from, for example, SWRDA, Business Link etc. Relevant links can be found here: http://www.devon.gov.uk/businessrelocation.htm
Existing Business Base
Devon has a diverse economy with a high proportion of micro and SMEs. Some key national/international firms, including EDF, Flybe, the Met Office, and Orange are based in Devon.
