All RDAs across England are closing by March 2012
(see transition and closure section).
With our resources reducing steadily, this page has not been recently updated and the information below may not be current.
If in doubt, please contact us directly.
The South West
South West England is a wonderful place to
live and work. Not only is this region home to innovative and
successful global companies but it also offers some of the most
attractive scenery and lifestyle options to its residents and
visitors alike.
South West England is one of the most
attractive - and most interesting - parts of Europe. Our coastline,
countryside, cities, towns and villages provide residents and
visitors with an enviable mix of culture, heritage and
landscape.
The region’s business and lifestyle
environment provides a competitive advantage for recruiting and
retaining the best people.
Some interesting facts:
- South West England is ranked top of the nine English regions as
a place to live and work (Source: The Financial Times)
- Businesses in the South West are among the most productive in
the UK, making this the most productive region outside London and
the Greater South East (Source: Office of National Statistics,
Regional GVA)
- The South West has the best business survival rate of anywhere
in Britain.(Source: Office of National Statistics)
- The region has a good infrastructure in place as well as some
of the UK's most rapidly expanding airports making the region your
gateway to UK and Europe
- South West England has a proven pedigree as the place for
international businesses to succeed. Over 1,500 international
businesses have chosen to locate here and share in our success
The South West RDA works with partners to ensure that the
region’s businesses are best placed for sustainable economic
growth. We welcome new businesses and visitors to the region
and are promoting business success and the region’s tourism offer
nationally. The South West England Brand Centre provides
regional marketing materials for businesses, tourist destinations
and attractions and other organisation to support their own
promotional work.
The South West England Inward Investment Centre provides
information about our region’s key business strengths and advice on
how you can benefit from locating your business into this
region.