Devon County Council

Economy & Enterprise

Invest Devon The Invest Devon website exists to showcase the County of Devon, including Torbay and Plymouth, as a great place to do business. For many people the South West means beautiful landscapes, rugged coastlines and wide open spaces. For those in the know, it equals enterprise, creativity and opportunity.

Devonomics An assessment which provides an overview and in-depth analysis of Devon’s economy and assesses some of the key factors which are important to the County’s economic resilience.

Buy With Confidence Has your business just relocated to the area? Do you want a head start with your potential new customers? Check out the Buy With Confidence scheme run by Devon County Council Trading Standards Service.

Business News Roundup A Devon County Council e-magazine specially produced to keep you up to date with business-related news from around the county; from rural Devon to the bustling business hub of Exeter.

In this section...

• Data and Information on Devon's Economy Data and information on the state of Devon's economy
• Devonomics - an assessment of Devon's economy The assessment provides an overview and in-depth analysis of Devon's economy and assesses some of the key factors which are important to the County's economic resilience
• Buy With Confidence The Council's Approved Trader Scheme for reliable and trustworthy businesses who recognise the importance of excellent customer service.
• Heart of the South West LEP The Heart of the South West is the Local Enterprise Partnership for Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay
• Connecting Devon and Somerset A ground breaking partnership set up to bring improved and superfast broadband to Devon and Somerset
• Making it Local Funding for Rural Businesses and Communities
• Food, Drink and Agriculture Supporting the farming community and promoting production
• Business Advice Legislation, business opportunities and statistics
• Doing Business with us What to do if you are involved in a business transaction with the council
• Licences How to obtain a licence or permit for a range of activities
• European Issues Working to develop greater access to European funds
• Regeneration Promoting local businesses, improving local areas, getting funding and developing the labour force
• TS Home Protecting consumers and businesses, sign up for tsconnect alerts
• Environmental Technologies The development and use of environmental technologies to reduce our impact on the environment
• Skills and Employment We work with a range of partners to ensure that Devon has a workforce that is skilled and motivated to ensure that local businesses can be productive and profitable
• Resources & Downloads A repository for documents and resources associated with a range of Economy and Enterprise meetings and projects
• Funding and Support Locating potential sources of funding for businesses or communities
• Help with Redundancy Devon Area Action Force – helping those who are facing redundancy or unemployment
• Devon Work Hubs Devon work hubs is a growing community of friendly and flexible work spaces