4.3 Woking And Minehead

Question 1

Regional and National influences on M&W

Answer 1

MINEHEAD

• Nuclear power station Hinckley C point in somerset has provided cheaper energy and attracted businesses to the are providing employment.
• Butlins holiday centre set up leading to an increase in tourism
• poor location which is isolated from core regions
• recession lead to large unemployment and increased poverty

WOKING

• located close to London meaning there is a large commuter workforce
• large migrant workforce due to perks of UK life (NHS)
• easily accessible (M25, M5, M3)

Question 2

International and global influences on M&W

Answer 2

MINEHEAD

• increased trade from the EU has made it cheaper to buy resources (like fish) abroad causing economic decline
• seasonal tourism means that people in the UK are more inclined to go further abroad on holiday e.g. south France. Also increased affluence means more people can afford more extravagant holidays. Better global transport also supports this e.g. Eurostar

WOKING

• trade regulation surrounding Brexit mean less businesses are likely to set up in the area
• world famous TNCs attracted to its proximity to London e.g. WWF headquarters

Question 3

Statistical evidence of change in M&W

Answer 3

MINEHEAD
-2010 was 20% most deprived but in 2015 was 50%

WOKING
- 10.4% population increase from 2001-2010 and it is now much more that 100,000

Question 4

Change in the life for different groups in M&W

Answer 4

MINEHEAD

• Elderly population increased as there are more retirees looking for a quieter life in the countryside, larger disposable income to spend
• student population has moved away due to a lack of opportunities and seeking higher education

WOKING

• elderly have better QOL due to increased services but don’t like the change and are more attached to the area
• students receive high quality education due to good secondary schools and Surrey University
• more job opportunities in London so large amounts of young professionals and families who will commute

Question 5

Influence on people’s identity in M&W

Answer 5

MINEHEAD

• regeneration schemes have improved minehead informal perception to be a much happier place
• seasonal employment attracts an influx of migrant workers leading to cultural diffusion in the area

WOKING

• rapid population increase means more jobs and accommodation are needed causing a competitive market. It also cause increased traffic and congestion
• house prices rise causing a lower disposable income and high rent rates push lower income families out
• higher quality education leading to more young professionals