Lived Experience/ Engagement Flashcards
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What was Blackpool’s voter turnout for the Brexit referendum? Compared to other elections?
67% turnout in brexit referendum compared to 58.1% in 2015 election
Why was Blackpools voter turnout so high in the Brexit election?
Forgotten coastal community saw EU membership as expensive and of no benefit to them therefore voted to leave due to direct relationship between engagement and a higher quality of life
How was Headingly Leeds suffering from studentification?
Overly high population of students in HMO properties meant low levels of local engagement, anti-social behaviour and few family friendly bars and restaurants
How did locals in Headingly create conflict that made an impact on the area?
Put political pressure on authorities to change planning permissions
Headingly became article 4 area restricting HMO properties
80% of properties then bought by young couples
11% increase in areas value
What was the silver hill development in Barton farm , Winchester?
Housing development that would bring 2000 new homes, 800 of which would be social housing, new primary school + a shopping centre (increased education and jobs)
How did the silver hill development create conflict?
Local NIMBY group Winchester deserves better opposed development due to impacts on heritage and culture
However local authority keen for fresh investment in area + young couples want to get property
