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Brief
Introduction
to Taunton Deane
The Borough of Taunton Deane is
situated at the heart of Somerset, and
a mid way point in the South West
region, the Borough covers an area of
some 460sq km with a population of
over 102,299 people. Taunton, the
county town of Somerset, has a
population of 60,400.
 It's
superb rural setting encompassing the
beautiful countryside of the Blackdown
and Quantock Hills, both Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty. Taunton
Deane enjoys the benefits of the
County Town (Taunton) providing
excellent shopping, commercial and
residential facilities. The Borough
is well placed to offer businesses a
thriving environment in relaxing
surroundings.
The growing local economy has an
established and rapidly expanding
range of professional, financial and
other business support services, this
includes very successful retail
shopping and a strong well established
tourist industry.
On
a county level Somerset has a stable
and successful economy, with many
economic indicators performing better
than the regional and national
averages. Over the last decade
Somerset has maintained a steady level
of economic growth, low unemployment
and continuous job growth.
There
is a wide choice of both residential
and commercial property available.
Taunton offers a very broad range of
quality educational establishments
within both the private and state
sectors. Pay rates are competitive
here within the region helping to
reduce overheads and aid businesses
to a competitive position.
 As for living in the Taunton area the
quality life is high. With a clean and
attractive environment and superb
choice of housing, education, leisure
and sporting facilities in an
outstanding landscape of acknowledged
ecological and environmental
importance, Taunton offers more than
most UK towns.
In summary:
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Strategic location in the centre of
the South West
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Direct access to the M5 motorway
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Direct Rail links to London in under
two hours
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Two airports within 1 hours driving
time.
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Strong communication links
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A range of sites and premises
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Excellent quality of life
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Sound economic conditions in a
business friendly environment
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Diverse range of established
businesses
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