4.6 Need For Regeneration

Question 1

Provide statistical evidence for the need of regeneration in sheerwater compare to Woking.

Answer 1

• 15.6% on benefits compared to 8.3% in Woking
• 24.1% living in rented accommodation in S compared to 8.4% in W
• 5.6% unemployment in S compared to 3.2% in W

Question 2

How can different types of media provide contrasting evidence for the need of regeneration?

Answer 2

NEWS
- Surrey Live - uploads negative media about knife crime and robbery in the area

SOCIAL MEDIA
- sheerwater Facebook page - uploads positive images of the natural environment by 5e canal, improving informal perceptions

VOICING OPINIONS

• letters - people in the area have stated that they feel upset and concerned about being forced out of their homes. They don’t feel that this is regeneration, but it is the ‘total destruction’ of the community
• Eagle Radio - interviews with the local people displays how many residents are distraught or outraged by the current situation, especially with the forced relocation of people from their homes.

Question 3

How does different representations influence the percieved need for regeneration?

Answer 3

SOCIAL MEDIA
- presents the area as peaceful with high levels of engagement suggesting that the area doesn’t need to be regenerated. Select photos are chosen to enhance the area’s informal perceptions

NEWS
- online articles suggest the area is highly deprived and in dire need of regeneration due to high crime rates. This is especially clear with knife crime and youth groups/ gangs performing antisocial behaviour like graffiti