Slough

Question 1

Population + proximity

Answer 1

140000

M4 Corridor, Heathrow Airport, proximity to London

Question 2

SBC Developments

Answer 2

3 housing developments - 200 houses + flats
34 new developments in 5 years
£450 million investment

Question 3

The Curve

Answer 3

Cultural learning facility, 
library, 
adult education, 
cafe, 
performance theatre

Question 4

Arbour Park

Answer 4

Stadium for Slough Town FC
Clubhouse
Games area
Accommodation
Athletics track
Dance academy

Question 5

Aik Saath

Answer 5

Tackle tensions between gangs of Young Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs
Work with teachers + Thames Valley Police - train youth workers
Discussions + workshops on mutual understanding, extremism, anti racism

Question 6

Tensions

Answer 6

Amritsar Temple Massacre + Stephen Lawrence murder

100 Sikh youths from Southall attacked Muslim houses in Slough

Question 7

Accession 8

Answer 7

10-12000 Poles migrated to Slough

Question 8

Slough Trading Estate

Answer 8

Largest business park in Europe

HQs for Mars, O2, BlackBerry, Burger King, Lego

Question 9

Town centre

Answer 9

Redevelopment created 3-4000 jobs

Question 10

GCSEs

Answer 10

In 2007 - 56.5% achieved A*-C (10% above UK average)

Question 11

Schools

Answer 11

4 grammar schools

11 state secondary schools

Question 12

Employment

Answer 12

1.4% unemployment

Average wage is £588 per week

Question 13

Diversity

Answer 13

Most ethnically diverse place outside of London

150 language

Question 14

Ethnic representation

Answer 14

Diversity Days - multicultural dance event in Slough Town Centre
Tan Dhesi - first Sikh MP

Question 15

Ethnic acceptance

Answer 15

2013 - 86% residents felt ethnic differences respected

Question 16

Crime

Answer 16

Reported crime down 35% 2011-14

But 40 more violent crimes in 2014 than 2013