Taunton is Somerset’s principal town and economic centre in a county with a growing population of nearly 500,000.
Taunton’s potential for growth to the year 2021 will effectively double the town’s economic impact as a centre serving key sectors which include: Food and Drink, Advanced Engineering and Aerospace, Business Services, Creative Industries, Energy and Environmental Technologies and the Public Sector.
Taunton offers a unique environment allowing businesses to grow and flourish including:
• Connectivity — M5 corridor, mainline railway and regional international airports enhance access to available workforce and customers while easing local travel and commute times. Broadband connectivity is the best in the West.
• Lifestyle — Somerset offers an outstanding quality of life for employees and families alike.
• Entrepreneurial — a strong heritage drives invention and innovation in all industries. The County’s £90 billion economy includes ambitious small businesses together with multi-nationals and global market leaders.
Firepool will provide sustainable and high quality employment accommodation at Taunton’s heart and is set to create approximately 4,000 jobs.
