Burnley Case Study Flashcards
What is Burnley still influenced by?
Deindustrialisation
What percentage of people over 16 have no qualifications?
24% (Compared to 16% in Tower Hamlets - London Docklands)
When was the Leeds-Liverpool Canal built and why?
1700s - allowed for bulk transport of cotton inland
What was Burnley’s population in 1851?
21,000
What was Burnley’s estimated population in 2024?
95,000
When did Burnley’s largest coal mine close?
1971 (Bank Hall Colliery)
How many job losses were caused by the mine closure?
571
Why were many coal mines closed across Northern England?
Rationalisation of the mining industry, particularly by Thatcher (1979-1990)
What is rationalisation?
Re-organising an industry in order to improve its efficiency
When was Burnley connected to the national motorway network?
1980
How many trees were planted by the ‘Forest of Burnley’ scheme?
1 million
What are examples of important employers in Burnley?
Engineering and aerospace
How much was provided for the Burnley Gateway project?
£450,000 from the council, matched by the ERDF
What did the Burnley Gateway project achieve?
Improved landscaping, public spaces and lighting around Burnley College and UCLAN campus
Why did Burnley receive negative media representation in 2001?
Race Riots - caused £1 million in damages
How many people were in employment in 2015?
37,200
What percentage of the population received benefits in 2015?
20.4%
How much has the population density increased by since 2011?
8.4%
How much was provided by the Government Levelling Up Fund in 2023?
£19 million
What did the Levelling Up project aim to achieve?
To convert a disused mill (brownfield site) into a student hub and library, allowing UCLAN to support 3,500 additional student places
What was the median personal income in 2015?
£20,500 (compared to £22,400 UK average)
Why was Bank Hall Colliery closed?
National Coal Board (NCB) decided it was unsafe due to the presence of flammable gases
