Sedgemoor sets its sights on more international investment

摘要

The number of national and international brands with a base in Sedgemoor is impressive for a relatively small district in the South West of England but the Council has its sights set on accommodating many more in the coming decade. Over the last ten years, this progressive, pro-growth local authority has risen to the top of the national league table for its performance in dealing with major planning applications and delivered 4000 new jobs, 3000 new homes and 1.83m sq. ft. of employment space. It has seen significant investment from the likes of Morrisons, Scania, Avon and Somerset Police, EDF Energy, Mulberry and leading hotel chains. Now, with one of the UK's most strategically important land parcels gearing up for development as an innovation campus with Enterprise Zone status, the Council's aspiration to be at the forefront of sustainable growth in the Region is within range,