Wiltshire
A scientific hub, hosting one of the
most internationally recognized centres of scientific excellence,
with Science & Technology at the heart of its
economy.
Wiltshire is located only 100 miles
from London and it is well served by airports (Bristol and
Southampton), trains (with 15 rail stations), ferries (Bristol and
Southampton Ports) and bus connections.
The county has a higher than average
qualified working population serving a variety of
different sectors - from technical scientific and medical
backgrounds to manual skilled workers.
Main sectors in Wiltshire includes Advanced
Manufacturing, Bioscience, Creative Industries, Defence, Food &
Drink, ICT, Research & Development and Tourism. Wiltshire is
home to world-class companies such as Dyson Ltd,
Westinghouse Systems, GW Pharmaceuticals, Real Media Studios, Diary
Crest, SciSys, Dstl and QuinetiQ .
Businesses in Wiltshire play an active role in
influencing the local economy, and are encouraged to grow through
programmes such as Action for Wiltshire.
Wiltshire houses over 36.7 million
sqft of employment space including industrial units,
warehouses and offices on new and established industrial estates
around the county.
Three-quarters of Wiltshire are Areas
of Outstanding Beauty, bringing quality of life much
closer to residents and visitors alike. Festivals and popular films
destinations make Wiltshire the right place for entertainment.
Wiltshire has long term plans to development
through projects such as Salisbury Vision, Transforming Trowbridge
and Chippenham Vision.
Wiltshire provides the best of both
worlds – thriving cities and towns together with peaceful
countryside - to suit all lifestyle needs.
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