Devon County Council

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.

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; 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.