EQ3 Cornwall rural regeneration

Question 1

Why was regeneration needed in cornwall?

Answer 1

-Rural isolation
-Rural depopulation
-It was known as a post production landscape, meaning cornwall’s rural areas are less productive than before.

Question 2

Provide context about cornwall

Answer 2

-Cornwall is the southernmost county in the UK
-Cornwalls old economy which mainly consisted of primary sectorjobs has declined
-Cornwalls ‘new economy’ varies. Its quaternary economy is small, whilst its biggest industry is tourism, a tertiary activity.

Question 3

What successes did cornwall see after regeneration?

Answer 3

-Established companies making Newquay aerohub look more impressive
-450 jobs created

Question 4

What strategies were used for regeneration in cornwall?

Answer 4

-Farm diversification - many farm shops now sell ‘cornish’ food products. farmers get money from different ways like farm shops + animals parks. new streams of income
-Large gardens/houses- using older, larger manor houses or garden spaces to attract people to come to rural spaces. Eden project
-Outdoor pursuits- opportunity to bring people in for sports (extreme academy offer rock climbing lessons)
-Aerohub business park- tertiary + quaternary jobs.
-Enterprise zone- cornwall council, private sector investors
-Major broadband improvement

Question 5

What were the limitations/ issues with regeneration strategies in cornwall?

Answer 5

-Profits from big companies won’t stay in cornwall, so wont directly affect cornwall
-Environmental damage
-Relies heavily on tourism so it is seasonal, and jobs are usually low paid