Aero Mad,
Oh dear, proof reading was never my strong point.
I had intended to type 'relatively vibrant' to distinguish the performance of much of the city region as a whole from the economic blackspot that is the vast housing estates lying under the slopes of Dundry Hill on the southern outskirts, where poor road links have proved a significant barrier to companies setting up in the area.
The point I was suggesting was that improved road links might overcome this to an extent - it's something the local authority is keen on - and easier access to the airport would be an additional attraction.