Economy and enterprise: key service websites

Economy, enterprise and skills

Business support, funding and research, inward investment and employment. Skills and employment support for young people, adults and sectors in Devon
Heart of the South West Growth Hub

Free business advice and support services for established businesses and those looking to start-up in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay
Learn Devon

Adult learning and leisure courses in Devon
Skills Launchpad

Find information about skills, careers, training and jobs in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay
Skills bootcamps

Free, flexible courses giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer
Connecting Devon and Somerset

A local government-led partnership helping to deliver next generation broadband infrastructure to areas where it's needed most
Devon Work Hubs

A network of flexible and friendly coworking spaces across Devon

Economy and enterprise: A to Z of related services

Apprenticeships – levy transfer
Transferring apprenticeship levy funds to other employers

Business hub
This new service based at Exeter Library will support start-ups, small firms and entrepreneurs to grow their business

Business support
We are closely involved with a wide range of projects to provide support and guidance for all types of business in Devon

Buy with Confidence – Trading Standards
Heart of the South West Trading Standards runs the Buy With Confidence Scheme to promote the highest standards of trading across our area.

Coronavirus advice
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice on staying healthy and well, changes to Devon County Council services, education and support for communities, employers and employees.

County farms
NPS South West Ltd manages the County Farms Estate. Information on farms available to let and the re-letting procedure.

Employment – investment
Finding the right balance of appropriate skills to support the current and future needs of individuals, businesses and the local economy is a key priority

European funding policy
We work with partner organisations in the UK and in Europe to access funds to support people and communities in Devon. We also aim to raise awareness of EU funding opportunities so that other organisations in Devon can benefit.

FabLab
An open access digital fabrication laboratory where just about anybody can make just about anything

Funding – economy
We are involved in several funding schemes to support the growth of Devon’s businesses

Infrastructure – economy
We are involved with a range of transport, communications, energy and employment space projects to ensure that sustainable economic growth in Devon is not hindered by infrastructure constraints

Local Enterprise Partnership
The Heart of the South West LEP is a strong and dynamic partnership between the private sector, local authorities, universities and further education across Somerset, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

Procurement
In order to carry out its day to day business the Council procures goods, services and works from many different external sources (suppliers), and we must do so in a way that secures the best possible value for money for the taxpayers of Devon

Ready Devon
Helping businesses to attract, recruit and retain dedicated and skilled people with a disability

Trading Standards
Information and advice for businesses and consumers from Heart of the South West Trading Standards

Waste management
The Waste and Resource Management Strategy is concerned with (how) waste is dealt with in Devon

Work hubs
Devon work hubs is a growing community of friendly and flexible work spaces, perfect for home-based and mobile workers, business start-ups, freelancers and entrepreneurs

Working for Devon
Devon County Council is a large and diverse organisation. Find out more about what it is like to work here