R.6 - Northern Fells Management

Question 1

How have transport links improved

Answer 1

100 mini-bus journeys per month for those without transport access

Question 2

How has leisure and education improved

Answer 2

Youth development

Classes on cooking, first aid, recording studio technique for teenagers

Question 3

Improvements in healthcare for all

Answer 3

‘Lend a hand’ group to support ill/disabled carers

Question 4

The area is still economically dependent on what?

Answer 4

Agriculture so earn less per person than urban areas

Question 5

Issues with housing

Answer 5

Buying homes is still difficult due to restrictive building policies

Question 6

Issues with services

Answer 6

Still fewer schools, health centres, retail shops than urban - still pushes RUM

Question 7

Issues with environmental conservation

Answer 7

Modern agricultural practices like pesticides

Tourism (pollution from travelling) no eco-tourism

Question 8

What happens due to housing issues

Answer 8

Young people move away, will need them as population ages and fewer or working age to sustain local economy