Reasons to Invest in Bristol

Availability of high quality premises: In addition to more than three million sq metres of industrial and commercial floor space the Bristol city-region is host to £3bn of development and infrastructure projects.
Quality of life: Bristol is a vibrant and cosmopolitan European city - its international profile reflects a rich fusion of cultural heritage, surrounding natural beauty and a bustling mix of communities.
Business success: Bristol has the most competitive and productive economy of any large English city outside of London according to the UK Competitiveness Index 2010 and ONS.
Key sectors: Bristol is renowned for its excellence in knowledge-intensive and creative industries. Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Aardman Animations, BBC, Garrad Hassan, Hewlett-Packard and Toshiba are all well represented in Bristol.

People & skills: Employers within Bristol have access to a 600,000 workforce and the greatest proportion of highly qualified workers of any comparable English city outside of London.
Science and innovation: Bristol is an officially designated Science City and hosts world class scientific research and development conducted in its universities and business sectors.
Infrastructure and connectivity: The Bristol city-region offers excellent access to other UK and major European cities via its road & rail network, Bristol Airport and the Port of Bristol.
Green capital status: Bristol was the only city in the UK to be short-listed for the European Green Capital Award.
Shopping: The redeveloped Broadmead shopping area (the South West's largest retail centre) and Cabot Circus (new £500m retail and leisure development) will put Bristol in the UK's top 10 shopping locations.
Corporate relocation assistance: Our Reception Service, Planning Protocol and Investor Development Service provide companies with support tailored to their needs.

Please contact the Economic Development Team of Bristol City Council for further information on Corporate Relocation Assistance.

Tel: +44(0)117 92 22928

Email: investinbristol@bristol.gov.uk