A proud maritime heritage. An innovative maritime future.
Our Vision
The Clean Maritime Growth Vision provides a detailed vision for an innovative future for the Clean Maritime and Green Energy sector in North Devon and Torridge. The Clean Maritime Growth Vision forms one of the key core clusters identified in the North Devon and Torridge Economic Strategy. The five-year Economic Strategy presents a clear statement of shared intent and collaborative approaches between North Devon and Torridge District Councils.
Our vision is for a growing and dynamic blue economy, built on a long maritime heritage and culture, where our rural and coastal setting shifts from decline and deprivation to being a thriving partner in delivering critical priorities in Net Zero, energy, health and food security. By playing our role in a bigger picture we will help decarbonise the maritime sector and create lasting positive benefits for our community, our economy and the wonderous natural environment of North Devon and Torridge.
The Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre will provide a dynamic focus point within the heart of northern Devon, working with academia, the private sector and public sector innovation support to deliver next-generation solutions to decarbonise and drive local competitiveness.
Invitation to Partnership
North Devon and Torridge has the people, organisations and ambition to play a key role in the growth of the clean maritime and renewable energy sector which is at the heart of creating a green, innovative and dynamic future for the local area, Great South West and national objectives.
We have a range of opportunity areas aligned to national priorities that provide the potential for partnerships to transform our blue economy, secure inward investment, support new local businesses, enhance expertise and restructure supply chains.
We want partners to help us fulfil our vision of realising the benefits of a just transition, for the wellbeing of our community, our businesses and our environment.
We invite partners with the experience and intelligence in these new and innovative opportunity areas to assist our local planning authorities in developing future planning policy.
To learn more and explore partnership opportunities please contact fhenderson@northdevonplus.co.uk
Click here to view the North Devon and Torridge Clean Maritime Growth Vision.
Click here to view the North Devon and Torridge Economic Strategy.