The West of England (including Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) boasts a strong regional economy with a diverse industrial base, forward looking companies and a skilled and flexible workforce.

The West of England (including Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) boasts a strong regional economy with a diverse industrial base, forward looking companies and a skilled and flexible workforce.

The RDA's Area Director for the West of England is Ian Knight. The area team is based at the RDA's Bristol Office. 

The South West of England Regional Development Agency was established in 1999. Our most important role is to ensure the long-term economic success of the region.

  • South West businesses are essential to the competitiveness of the region's economy. Our key role is to provide the conditions in which businesses can thrive.
  • Some areas have greater social and economic needs than others. In these areas we work hard with other people so that individuals, businesses and communities can take advantage of new opportunities.
  • We are responsible for providing regional economic leadership. Our activities focus on gathering and sharing the best intelligence for the benefit of everyone in the region, and promoting the South West both in the UK and abroad.
  • We are helping to make the South West more attractive as a place to live and work and do business.

Central to the long-term economic success of South West England will be making sure the region has the right skills among its workforce, the most innovative businesses, and a high quality environment, both physical and cultural.

County and Unitary Authorities

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  1. Bristol
  2. South Gloucestershire
  3. North Somerset
  4. Bath and North East Somerset
  5. Swindon
  6. Bournemouth
  7. Poole
  8. Torbay
  9. Plymouth