Swindon and Wiltshire
Wiltshire has a strong economy and relatively low business
costs. This and the ease of accessibility due to the "M4 corridor
effect" has led to the area becoming a very attractive business
proposition.
Swindon, in the northern part of the county, is home to national
and international corporations such as Honda, Intel, Motorola, and
Dyson.
Wiltshire’s employment structure is distinctive in having a
significantly higher number of people in various forms of
manufacturing than the national average. In addition, there
is higher than average employment in public administration and
defence, due to the military establishments around the county.
The South West RDA has been working with the New Swindon Company
and other partners in Wiltshire to ensure that the funding and
support delivered in this part of the region has the greatest
effect on this region’s economy.
Projects include:
- Swindon Town Centre redevelopment
- Support for the The New Swindon Company
- Stonehenge Environmental Improvement investment
The Area Director for Swindon and Wiltshire is Tony Bray.
The team can be contacted at the RDA's Bristol Office.