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Taunton Deane is a low risk investment location, retaining its distinctive character,
beautiful environment and a great quality of life.
Already home to many successful businesses across all sectors, Taunton’s pro-business attitude
means it’s well on the way to creating 12,000 new jobs and 13,000 new homes by 2028.
It’s a cost competitive location, with first class infrastructure and a well-educated, widely-skilled
workforce on the doorstep.
In early 2017, Taunton was awarded Garden Town Status by the Government, becoming one of a
very small number of Garden Towns in the UK. The status reflects Taunton’s first class built
environment and plans for future growth.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Quality of life . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Online business directory . . . . . . 36