AMP - Sheffield Flashcards
what did thatcher’s radical conservative government do to key industries across Britain?
It privatised key industries
What 2 industries did this drastically affect in Sheffield?
Impacted the coal and steel industries in Sheffield
what did the unemployment rate rise to in 1981 in Sheffield? how does this compare to 1978?
1978- 4%
1981- 11.3%
what was unemployment % in 1984?
16%
What did miners do to show their anger?
National Miners’ Strike
What is an example of a film which shows this deindustrialisation?
The Full Monty
In the late 1990s what was recognised as the city’s path to prosperity?
advanced manufacturing
What type of enterprises were very important in order to get Sheffield back on its feet?
SMEs (small/medium enterprise)
What was created on the edge of the city in the 1990s to help Sheffield become prosperous again?
the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP)
Why has the building of the AMP led to de-centralisation?
it is located on the edge of the city so jobs move out there
What has the AMP resulted in the partnership between?
universities and manufacturing industry in the city
What did the AMP attract back into the city?
both talent and investment
What trademark has also increased Sheffield’s reputation?
‘Made in Sheffield’ - synonymous with quality and innovation - attracted more investment due to its skills base
How has the creation of the AMP improved environmental quality in the Lower Don Valley?
the land has been cleaned up and the infrastructure modernised to allow for regrowth
how big is the AMP site?
100 acres
how much is the partnership worth (that created the AMRC)?
£100 million
what is the AMRC?
Advanced manufacturing research centre
Hoe many people does the AMP employ?
700-800 people
What are 3 examples of companies who have now ben attracted to Sheffield?
Dormer
Boeing
Rolls Royce
What are the 2 most significant companies on the AMP site?
Boeing Advanced Blade Casting
The Welding Institute
What are 4 factors that cause decentralisation?
Redevelopment of inner cities
Cheaper rent outside of the city
Suburbanisation
Government encouragement
