Enquiry Question 4

Question 1

What is the National Audit Commission?

Answer 1

They are responsible for scrutinising public spending by the government.

Question 2

Who are some stakeholders in urban regeneration?

Answer 2

• NIMBY’s,
• local governments,
• national government,
• residents,
• shareholders,
• local employees,
• pressure groups.

Question 3

What is an example of public-sector investment?

Answer 3

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games was supported by the London assembly and its Mayor.

Question 4

What is an example of a public-private partnership investment ?

Answer 4

The London Docklands regeneration project.

Question 5

What is an example of private-sector investment?

Answer 5

Stratford’s Westfield shopping centre in East London.

Question 6

What are some challenges facing rural economies?

Answer 6

• low average incomes,
• low population density; unable to maintain sufficient customers to make a profit,
• lack of rural investment leads to a lack of opportunity and high-income employment,
• private investors prefer to invest in urban areas rather than rural areas.

Question 7

Who are some key players in rural regeneration?

Answer 7

• local governments,
• national government,
• private investors,
• farmers/local communities,
• tourists,
• non-profit organisations,
• private companies/TNCs
• tourist boards,
• community groups,
• national parks.

Question 8

What is the media’s role in rural regeneration?

Answer 8

• Internet: allows people to work from home or for small businesses to expand.
• Radio: can discuss local issues in local dialect which helps people feel more connected.
• TV and Film: rural areas can gain popularity from being featured in films or TV shows. The National Trust can hire out stately homes for filming too.