Changing Places - Case Study: Harrogate

Question 1

What is causing conflict in Harrogate?

Answer 1

New housing plans (2016 ongoing)
Relief road plans (2011 ongoing)
Green transport plans (2017 ongoing)

Question 2

How are new housing plans causing conflict in Harrogate?

Answer 2

Harrogate affordable homes community land trust are saying that not enough of the plots are up for sale to build your own house on.
Not affordable.
Possible plots are in Crimple Valley, which would impact the environment and scenery.
Concerns that Harrogate will spread and join Pannal, resulting in high flood risks, congestion and a loss of identity.

Question 3

Evidence for conflict over new housing in Harrogate.

Answer 3

Campaign groups e.g Help save Crimple valley.
leafleting
protests to council

Question 4

Data of Harrogate’s ageing population.

Answer 4

17% of population was 65+ in 1981, by 2011 increased to 19%.
Predicted 1 in 3 over 65 by 2035 (higher than national average.

Question 5

Data for Harrogate’s change in ethnic mix

Answer 5

9% born outside of UK. 5.3% arrived between 2001 to 2011.

Decreased of 3% from 2001 regarding white population to 96% in 2011.

Question 6

Impacts of changing ethnic mix in Harrogate

Answer 6

Migrants important in proving labour for farming, care, hospitality and construction industries.
ESOL courses provided by NYCC
Local services e.g Sowa Polish shop

Question 7

describe how Harroagte is represented through the media and evaluate the source.

Answer 7

Articles on being voted happiest place to live in uk - BBC news, 2014, 2015.
Due to subject Harrogate was presented in a positive light.

Question 8

Location of Harrogate

Answer 8

Spa town in North, Yorkshire, ENgland
Foothills of East Pennines.
17 miles north of Leeds

Question 9

Locale of Harrogate

Answer 9

Became known as the English Spa in the Goergian era after its sulphur and iron containing waters were discovered in 16th century.
Recently developed conference and tourist events.
Hosted Tour de France and tour de Yorkshire cycling events.

Question 10

Age demographics

Answer 10

Rossett ward 29% of total population were 60+ in 2011, only 26% in Harrogate District

Question 11

Ethnic demographics

Answer 11

Higher proportion of white British residents than national average in 2011.
92% in Rossett ward compared to 80% across England.
4% black and minority ethnic groups

Question 12

Unemployment rate

Answer 12

2.1% in Rossett ward - less than half national average of 4.4%

Question 13

Type of jobs in Rossett Ward

Answer 13

Traditionally higher paid jobs.

27% of Rossett Ward residents in professional occupations compared to 18% in Harrogate area

Question 14

Average house prices in 2017

Answer 14

£265,000 in Harrogate
£400,000 in Rossett ward
£220,000 in UK

Question 15

Deprivation

Answer 15

Harrogate district is prosperous with a 283 out of 326 local authorities ranking in the 2015 IMD
Pockets of deprivation e.g in Woodfield in 20% most deprived.
Rossett in 10% least deprived which hasn’t changed since 2010

Question 16

Education

Answer 16

High performing schools - 4/5 secondary ranked Outstanding.

44% of Rossett ward with at least degree level qualifications

Question 17

Crime

Answer 17

Very safe, crime rates falling between 2016-2017

Question 18

Health

Answer 18

2011 Rossett ward life expectancy in males was 85 - 5 years higher than harrogate and 6 years higher than England

Question 19

Describe how Harroagte is represented through the art and evaluate the source.

Answer 19

Anita Bowerman’s work includes paintings of the strat and paper cut work of Harrogate Town Centre’s map and famous attractions e.g Betty’s.
Attractive and sophisticated - high end businesses and large natural areas.
Only represents one point of view, her job so would paint well known areas and attractive places buyers would want to see.

Question 20

Describe how Harroagte is represented through the lived expericence and evaluate the source.

Answer 20

The Harrogate Girl Blog - Victoria Turner
People associate living in Harrogate with exciting and fashionable things. Participates in brand deals making it a less reliable source.