Bath Beyond 2020: Creating a Resilient Economy Together: A Situation Report

Bath, UK, faces significant economic and social challenges post-COVID-19 and Brexit, including affordable housing shortages, working poverty, and a weakened tourist economy. The report highlights that Bath's public sector, particularly its universities and NHS, plays a crucial role in driving local employment (37% of jobs) and resilience. To foster inclusive and sustainable growth, the study recommends leveraging anchor institutions—such as the University of Bath—to lead collaborative strategies, expand green job opportunities, and implement evidence-based policies aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key actions include increasing affordable housing, subsidizing public transport, and developing regional economic clusters in healthcare, creative/digital technologies, and green sectors. The report emphasizes the need for 'place-based' governance to address local disparities and strengthen Bath's competitiveness through regional collaboration.

Copestake, J., Hepworth, M., Larkin, C., Owen, C., & Waples, S. (2020). Bath Beyond 2020: Creating a Resilient Economy Together: A Situation Report (Version 1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.4304207