Birmingham Flashcards
What is the population of Birmingham?
1.1 million
What percentage of Birmingham’s population is under 16 years old?
27%
What is the unemployment rate in Birmingham?
10%
What is the average income of households in Birmingham?
£24,000
What percentage of Birmingham’s population is from an ethnic minority background?
42%
What percentage of Birmingham’s population is born outside of the UK?
30%
What is the main cause of air pollution in Birmingham?
Road traffic
What is the main type of waste produced in Birmingham?
Household waste
What is the main form of energy used in Birmingham’s households?
Gas
What percentage of Birmingham’s population lives in social housing?
30%
What is the main type of crime in Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences
What is the average life expectancy for females in Birmingham?
79 years
What is the main source of water pollution in Birmingham?
Agricultural runoff
What is the main type of pollution in Birmingham’s rivers?
Chemical pollution
What is the main cause of flooding in Birmingham?
Heavy rainfall
What percentage of Birmingham’s land area is green space?
15%
What is the main issue with Birmingham’s green spaces?
Lack of maintenance
What is the main cause of health inequalities in Birmingham?
Deprivation
What is the main issue with transportation in Birmingham?
Congestion
What is the main cause of homelessness in Birmingham?
Lack of affordable housing
What is the main challenge in providing healthcare in Birmingham?
Meeting the needs of diverse population
What is the main issue with education in Birmingham?
Attainment gap between different ethnic groups
What is the main cause of social isolation in Birmingham?
Lack of community spaces
What is the main challenge in providing social services in Birmingham?
Meeting the needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups
What is the main issue with housing in Birmingham?
Shortage of affordable homes
What is the main challenge in addressing air pollution in Birmingham?
Reducing emissions from transport
What is the main issue with waste management in Birmingham?
Increasing recycling rates
What is the main challenge in promoting sustainable energy use in Birmingham?
Reducing reliance on fossil fuels
What is the main obstacle to improving public transport in Birmingham?
Lack of funding
What is the main issue with crime prevention in Birmingham?
Addressing root causes of crime
What is the main challenge in improving healthcare access in Birmingham?
Reducing health inequalities
What is the main obstacle to reducing water pollution in Birmingham?
Agricultural practices
What is the main issue with flood prevention in Birmingham?
Managing urban drainage
What is the main challenge in maintaining green spaces in Birmingham?
Securing funding for maintenance
What is the main obstacle to addressing health inequalities in Birmingham?
Socioeconomic factors
What is the main issue with transportation infrastructure in Birmingham?
Lack of investment
What is the main challenge in reducing homelessness in Birmingham?
Providing affordable housing options
What is the main obstacle to improving education outcomes in Birmingham?
Closing attainment gaps
What is the main issue with social services provision in Birmingham?
Meeting increasing demand
What is the main challenge in addressing housing shortages in Birmingham?
Increasing affordable housing stock
What is the main obstacle to reducing air pollution in Birmingham?
Changing behavior towards sustainable transport
What is the main issue with waste disposal in Birmingham?
Reducing landfill waste
What is the main challenge in promoting renewable energy use in Birmingham?
Investing in infrastructure
What is the main obstacle to improving public transport accessibility in Birmingham?
Addressing infrastructure gaps
What is the main issue with crime reduction strategies in Birmingham?
Community engagement
What is the main challenge in enhancing healthcare services in Birmingham?
Improving access for vulnerable populations