compared to elsewhere in the uk, a higher proportion of migrants coming to bristol intend to stay permanently, inward migration has had a significant impact on bristol
migrants have a hard working and motivated work force
migrants enrich the cities cultural life
migrants have a challenge of integration with the wider community
the mainly young migrants help to balance the ageing population
migrants improve the levels of skills where there are shortages
migrants contribute to both the local and national economy
there are pressures on housing and employment
bristol has to provide education for children whos first language is not english
