South West Research Reports
June 2009
The Operation of the Points Based System in the South West: A Scoping Exercise
(Equality South West, June 2009)
This report examines the operation of the Points Based Migration System (PBS) for non-European nationals in the South West and the contribution that PBS migrants make to the region’s economy. It is based on a desk-top survey of employers. To read the report click here: PBS Survey Report
May 2009
Analysis of the Latest Data on Migration Trends – May 2009 Update
(Equality South West, May 2009)
This report provides an update on current migration inflows as well as the employment and geographic location of incoming migrants. It also includes an analysis of employers in the South West who use the Points Based System for non-EEA migration. To read the report click here: Analysis of the Latest Data Report
The report also includes three annexes, including notes on the data sets used, which can be found here: Analysis of the Latest Data Annexes
Accession to Recession: A8 Migration in Bristol and Hull
(Centre for Cities, 2009)
This report examines and compares the impact of Eastern European migration on two contrasting city economies – Bristol and Hull. The research included an analysis of labour market and migration statistics as well as interviews with stakeholders, migrant workers, employers, trade unions and employment and skills agencies. To read the report please click here: Accession to Recession
February 2009
Talk the Talk: Languages in the South West 2008
(Regional Language Network South West, February 2009)
This report, which Equality South West contributed to, provides the latest data on languages spoken within the South West region. It looks at languages spoken in the South West, visitor numbers to the region, language provision and internal trade flows and argues that the region needs to capitalise on the existing language skills held by its resident migrant workers as well as by local people, overseas students and UK-born graduates.
To read the report click here: Talk the Talk
November 2008
Migrant Workers in Gloucestershire, Autumn 2008 Update
(Gloucestershire County Council, 2008)
An update on the latest government figures on inflows of migrant workers within Gloucestershire, with useful data broken down by District.
To read the report click here: http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=17359
Mapping Migration in the South West
(Equality South West, 2008)
This report is based on a short piece of research carried out by Equality South West involving fieldwork among nine migrant community groups and a desk-top survey of employers in the region The report examines outflows and intentions to leave or remain amongst migrant workers and the extent to which employers are making use of the skills of migrants. To read report please see: Migration Trends in SW
October 2008
Migrant Workers in Mendip
(Mendip District Council, October 2008)
This report collates is based on research carried out by a Scrutiny Task and Finish Group. The report includes surveys of Polish and Portuguese communities within the district and recommends the creation of multi-agency group to help meet the needs of migrant workers. To read the report please see: Migrant workers in Mendip
Analysis of the Latest Data on Migration Trends
(Equality South West, 2008)
This report by Equality South West summarises government data on inflows of migrant workers in the South West and includes breakdowns by sector and local authority area. Migrant Trends. To read report please see: Research Report and Annexes
Migrant Workers and Houses in Multiple Occupation in West Wiltshire: A study on behalf of West Wiltshire District Council
(Michael Howard Associates commissioned by West Wiltshire District Council through the IDeA’s Migration Excellence Programme)
This report looks at the extent of overcrowding among the migrant worker community in West Wiltshire. The research involved survey work and interviews with local stakeholders. The report concludes with a number of recommendations. The report can be found at: http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/aio/8920342
An Executive Summary is available at: Executive_Summary
Supporting Migrant Workers in the South West
(South West CAB Migrant Workers Advisory Group, 2008)
This report identifies the key issues raised by migrant workers to Citizens Advice Bureaux in the South West and lists a number of recommendations for regional stakeholders. To read this report please see: CAB Report
August 2008
A8 Nationals in the Borough of Poole
(Corporate Research Team, Poole Borough Council, June – August 2008)
This research comes in three parts, to read stage one please see: Stage One Report: A Review of Existing Data & Sources
Stage Two Report: Experiences of Polish Migrant Workers: Motivation, Networks and Integration - to read stage two please see: Stage Two Report
Stage Three Report: Experiences of Polish Migrant Workers: Practicalities of Migration - to read stage three please see: Experiences_of_Polish_Migrant_Workers:Practicalities_of_Migration
April 2008
The Housing Needs of Migrant Workers in Devon
(Caroline Nicholson & Agnieszka Romaszko, The Anglo Polish Organisation of Tiverton, April 2008)
This research was carried out by a group of migrant workers through questionnaires within migrant communities in Devon. To read report please click: Housing needs Report
Migrant Workers in Wiltshire
(Lindsay Wall, Alex Hall and Latif Ismail, Transparency Research for Wiltshire Wide Citizens Advice and Wiltshire Racial Equality Council, 2008)
This research included fieldwork with migrant workers in Trowbridge and Melksham and interviews with organisations working with migrants. Information was collected on demographic trends, reasons for migration, aspirations, access to services and future plans. To read the report please see: http://www.transparencyresearch.co.uk/downloads/TRPL_Migrant_Workers_in_Wiltshire.pdf
December 2007
Migrant Workers in the South West
(South West Observatory, Skills & Learning Intelligence Module, December 2007)
This is currently the most comprehensive piece of region-wide research on migrant workers available. It analysis information relating not only to the key issues for policy makers in the region but also what work is already being undertaken at the local and regional level. To read report please see: http://www.swslim.org.uk/downloads/sl2561.pdf
An Executive Summary is also available here: Summary
Migrant Workers In Gloucestershire 2007
(Gloucestershire County Council, 2007)
This report is based on survey work among migrant workers and employers and identifies the economic benefits of migrants and challenges for public services in the county. It includes recommendations for future action. To read the report please click here: Report
South West Response to Migration Impacts Forum Consultation
(South West Regional Strategic Coordination Board for Migration, 2007)
This is the South West Strategic Migration Partnership’s response to the Migration Impacts Forum’s consultation on the regional impact of migration on public services. It cites the essential contribution that migrants make to the region’s economy but also highlights a number of issues for public service providers, which Central Government needs to address. Equality South West contributed to this document. The document is available here: Document
April 2007
Migrant Workers – Scoping the Issues for Devon
(Greg Davies & David Rolls, Community Council, Devon April 2007)
This report looks at issues for migrant workers in Devon and includes a number of case studies. It concludes with an Action Plan for the Devon Migrant Workers Forum. This report is available to read here: Devon_Report
Taunton Deane – Migrant Workers Study
(Nicole Loyd-James, Taunton Deane Local Strategic Partnership, April 2007)
Based on a review of local literature, interviews with local stakeholders and employers and a mapping exercise of local ESOL provision. To read please see: Taunton Deane Migrant Workers Study
Polish Community in Bristol and South Gloucestershire: Research Report
(Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire Council, The Anglo Polish Society (Bristol and the South West) January – April 2007)
This report identifies need as well as gaps in the provision of services for the Polish community in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. The research included a questionnaire based survey of migrant workers in the area. To read the report please see: Polish Community Research Report
January 2007
Migrant Worker Research: Lessons Learned
Local Intelligence Network Cornwall, Jan 2007
This report summarises the lessons learned by earlier research carried out by Local Intelligence Network Cornwall and other studies on migrant workers to produce guidance for future research. This report is available here: Cornwall_Report
October 2006
Migrant Workers: Research into the issues affecting migrant workers in Cornwall
Local Intelligence Network Cornwall, October 2006
This research involved a desk-top study of official migration statistics, a questionnaire based survey of employers and focus group based surveys of migrant workers. A link to this research is available here: Cornwall_Research
May 2006
Migrant Workers: The Challenge for the South West: Learning Theme Report
University of Exeter : Skills and Learning Intelligence Module, South West Observatory May 2006
This report summarises the main issues for migrant workers in the region and includes a number of good practice case studies from the public, private and voluntary sectors. This report is available by clicking here: http://www.southwest-ra.gov.uk/media/SWLGA/Migrant%20Workers/Polish_Research_Report.pdf
