Bristol As An Economic Hub

Question 1

How much with the Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone contribute to Bristol’s economy when complete?

Answer 1

£100 million

Question 2

What is the regional significance of Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone?

Answer 2

• improved public transport

- more jobs

Question 3

What is the national significance of Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone?

Answer 3

• better transport between Bristol and London

- positively effect national economy

Question 4

How many jobs will the Bristol and Bath Science Park create?

Answer 4

6,000

Question 5

What is the regional significance of the Bristol and Bath Science Park?

Answer 5

• local businesses will prosper from more people in area
• good reputation
• new jobs

Question 6

What is the national significance of the Bristol and Bath Science Park?

Answer 6

• research will benefit the UK

- businesses may relocate negatively effecting the areas they moved from

Question 7

When was the Avonmouth Port moved and privatised?

Answer 7

1991

Question 8

What is the regional significance of the Avonmouth Port?

Answer 8

• provides 575 direct jobs and 10,000 indirect ones

- largest port in SW region

Question 9

What is the national significance of the Avonmouth Port?

Answer 9

• contributes £1 billion to the UK’s GDP

- 10% of coal for electricity from that port

Question 10

What is the annual footfall at Cribbs Causeway Mall?

Answer 10

12,000,000

Question 11

What is the regional significance of the Mall at Cribbs Causeway?

Answer 11

• Increased job opportunities for construction jobs
• built on greenfield site
• increased congestion

Question 12

What is the national significance of the Mall at Cribbs Causeway?

Answer 12

• not consistent with national policies to support city centres