South Cambridgeshire And Outer Hebrides

Question 1

Social impacts of declining population in OH

Answer 1

• possible increase in provision for elderly due to change in population dynamics
• number of school children declining
  = school closures
  = aging population result in lack of care provision

Question 2

Economic impacts of a declining population OH

Answer 2

• less people available for work leads to higher employment percentage particularly in toilets industry
• young people move away
  = less of the working age
  = lack of people working in transitional industries like prawn fishing and farming

Question 3

Social impacts of growing population SC

Answer 3

• increased social diversity as a result of migration
• 80% increase car ownership
  = resulted in more traffic in country roads
• young people can’t afford the increase in house costs so move away

Question 4

Economic impacts of growing population SC

Answer 4

• high rates of employment
• 20% are employed in high tech industries
• lack of affordable housing
• increased number of migrants from Easter Europe
  = puts pressure on existing services