Recap 20 Flashcards
Rural places in the UK rarely have culturally diverse populations; however, there are some exceptions, what are there?
A8 migrants have moved to rural Lincolnshire and the Highlands of Scotland.
How was Anglesey, in 2004, described in a report on its economic development?
- High levels of migration of its young people,
- High levels of unemployment,
- Significant levels of social deprivation,
What is the economy is terms of rural stakeholders?
Most rural population depends on agriculture, and rural communities still earn less per head than the urban population
What is the infaststructure in terms of rural stakeholders?
Access to modern infrastructure is vital to ensure a high quality life, as well as easy access to information and the outside world.
What is affordable housing in terms of rural stakeholders?
Access to a home remains difficult for many due to highly restrictive buildings policies. It is this that drives young adults to move to urban and suburban areas.
What are the servies like in terms of rural stakeholders?
Relative to urban places, rural areas are disadvantaged when it comes to education, healthcare, retailing and other services.
What is the conservation of the environment in terms of the rural area?
The countryside faces a number of threats, for example from modern agriculture practices and aspects of tourism.
What is the protection of hertiage in terms of rural stakeholders?
Most rural communities have important natural and historic heritage which is important at a national (sometime international) level
Explain the challenges facing rural areas.
- High levels of migration of its young people,
- High levels of unemployment,
- Significant levels of social deprivation
Why can rural places be considered demographically?
Because of the diverse population with young people, working people and retired people.
Who is this statement likely to resonate with? Who may be less concerned?
Anglesey’s young adults, who tend to leave the island to look for work
Anglesey has been affected by a number of local and national changes in the last few decades. Give some examples.
- Tourism is highly seasonal with most visitors arriving from May to September, meaning jobs are also seasonal.
- Second home demand pushes up house prices, meaning more reasons for the young to leave.
Anglesey’s future may look relatively bleak, but there are some plans to revitalise the island. What are they?
- Land & Lakes development
- Energy Island
What negative impact would an increase in council taxes have?
Higher local taxes and fewer local services will not attract people or businesses.
Give examples of the differing views of Anglesey between older and younger people.
Older-An attractive landscape that is protected from further development
Younger-High quality education and skills training.
