south cambridgshire and soth hebrides Flashcards
south cambridgshire
rural area surrounding cambridge
population is growing due to immigrants and uk natives moving there
south cambridgshire - why has it been growing
- people want to live in a quiet rural areas stil near work
south cambridgshire housing
house pricing has rised due to the influx of residents. the lack of affordable housing has left the younger generation with a lack of homes. the European migrants has also put a strain on the housing also
south cambridgshire traffic
since 80% of people own cars there is high traffic and a strain on service
outer hebrides
many young islanders are compelled to pursue their futures elsewhere. The population of the Outer Hebrides is predicted to decline by 13.7 per cent by 2039 - the steepest fall of any Scottish region.
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what is the main economic things in outer hebrides
Modern commercial activities centre on tourism, crofting, fishing, and weaving including the manufacture of Harris tweed.
fragile economy
The Western Isles, including Stornoway, are defined by Highlands and Islands Enterprise as an economically “Fragile Area” and they have an estimated trade deficit of some £163.4 million. Overall, the area is relatively reliant on primary industries and the public sector, and fishing and fish farming in particular are vulnerable to environmental impacts, changing market pressures, and European legislation.[118]
outer hebrides future
farms are stuggling to stay open butThere is some optimism about the possibility of future developments in, for example, renewable energy generation, tourism, and education, and after declines in the 20th century the population has stabilised since 2003, although it is ageing
the green belt
green space where you cannot build on. desirable place to commute and live
prevents metropolitan