Local government policy and regeneration Flashcards
Who makes most planning decisions?
The local council at local level.
What do Unitary Development Plans identify?
Areas for new housing
Priority areas for regeneration
New roads and other major infrastructure
Areas for commercial development
What do Unitary Development Plans aim to create?
Environments that are attractive to both people and business and therefore create a successful place.
What are science parks?
Science parks are industrial and business parks focused on the Quaternary industry and usually involve at least one university as a key partner.
How many science parks are there in the UK and who are they owned by?
Over 100
Owned by TNCs, universities and local councils.
What is NETPark?
North East Technology Park
Science park in Sedgefield, County Durham which is partnered by Durham University.
When did construction of NETPark begin and on what site?
Construction began in 2000 on a former hospital site
How many companies does NETPark host and how many people do they employ?
25 companies
About 400 people employed.
What does pump-priming mean?
Using money from national and local government to make an area more attractive to investors by improving derelict sites, transport, power and water supply, so that private companies choose to invest.
Which players are involved in making partnerships for regeneration work?
Chambers of Commerce: these organisations represent business and industry in a local area, and persuade local and national government to invest in infrastructure, education and skills training.
Trade unions: their job is to represent workers in particular industries over issues like pay and conditions; their support is important to many companies that want good worker-manager relations.
Education: schools, further and higher education establishments provide the skilled workers modern businesses need.
Local groups: Regeneration and development involves change, so local environmental groups, historical preservation societies and even wildlife groups need to be involved so that change does not lead to negative local consequences.
What does the term players refer to?
Players are the decision makers and other groups who have an interest in a particular plan or issue; the people affected by the changing geography of a place.
Regeneration inevitably leads to a change in what?
Physical fabric of an area in terms of buildings, street patterns and possibly historic landmark buildings.
In the population of places, as newcomers move into regenerated areas.
When does compulsory purchase occur?
Occurs when existing homes or businesses must be demolished to make way for new developments. Compensation is given, but the purchase cannot be prevented.
What were the local issues surrounding the 2012 London Olympics regeneration?
Compulsory purchase of some existing homes, forcing residents to move.
Gentrification increased rents in the area, making them unaffordable for some.
Many Olympic-related jobs were temporary construction jobs.
Few jobs went to local people, whether temporary or permanent.
The post-games legacy has been one of continuing gentrification.
Although run-down and deprived, the ‘east end’ community and its culture were lost.
