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Gloucester & Cheltenham

Located in the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK.

 

Private enterprise is flourishing - for every 100 people employed here, 78 work in the private sector.

Manufacturing, engineering, avionics, financial services, pharmaceuticals and food technology all have a strong presence. Kraft Jacobs Suchard is headquartered here and British Energy has a major research facility.

Strategically positioned at the heart of England and linked by the A40. Road and rail links are good. London is just two hours away from Gloucester by rail and there are fast motorway links to the whole of the UK via the M4 and M5.

A highly desirable place to live, encompassing the beauty of the Cotswolds and the elegance of the internationally renowned Cheltenham spa town.

Both locations have an extensive catchment area, capable of attracting half a million potential workers within a 30-mile radius.

Follow this link to find out more about the other Key Locations in South West England.

For more information about investing in the South West of England, contact Head of Inward Investment Ellen Stallins.

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