Where is Bristol located?
-South-west of England
-5km to the west of Swindon
National importance of Bristol
-2 Universities
-2 Cathedrals
-Easy access to London
Global importance of Bristol
-Largest concentration of silicon chip manufacture outside California
-70000 cars from Japan, Germany and Korea are imported to Bristols docks every year
Positives of migration in Bristol
-Younger people balance the ageing population
-Hardworking, motivated workforce
-Contributes to the local and national economy
Negatives of migration in Bristol
-Pressures on housing and employment
-The need to provide education for those who don’t speak English
-Challenge of integration within the community
Social opportunities in Bristol
-Youthful population - bars and nightclub
-2 professional football teams
-Rugby union team
Economic opportunities in Bristol
-50 micro-electric and silicon design businesses
-High-tech businesses got government grant - 100 million
-Aardman animations
Environmental opportunities in Bristol
-2015 European Green Capitol
-Integrated travel by 2020
-1/3 open space
-Over 90% people live within 350km of parkland
Challenges in Bristol
-Filwood (south of Bristol) is in the top 10% of the most social deprives areas in the country
-In 2013 only 36% of students got top GCSE grades
Environmental challenges in Bristol
-Dereliction
-Waste disposal
What has been done as part of the Temple Quarter Regeneration?
-New bridge built across the River Avon
-Improved access in and round Bristol (Stations)
-Improved road layout
-Bristol-Bath cycle network
-Enterprise zone status - 240000m2 of new or refurbished buildings
-4000 jobs by 2020, 17000 by 2037
-17 million pounds innovation centre being created
