Topic 4 EQ 2 Flashcards
What makes a region successful?
High employment
Inward migration
Low levels of deprivation
Why is Berkshire a successful region?
- Home to major ICT companies such as Microsoft. Slough trading estate, UKs largest trading estate, HQ of O2
- population growth in west berkshire of 6.4 % and slough increase of 16.3%. Fastest growing town in SE England
Drawbacks of success
High property prices
Skills shortage
Drawbacks of success in Berkshire
- 40-50% rise in property prices in the 10 years from 2005
- properties in excess of £2 million
- The Lambourn and Aldermaston villages can’t afford cost of energy and cars but the population is too small to justify a bus service
What is the Rust belt?
Deindustrialisation led to rapid unemployment and a spiral of decline.
Reasons for the decline of the rust belt in USA
- Overseas companies producing cheaper coal and steel
- mechanisation
- lower wage costs in south Eastern USA led to relocation of steel and car
How did Deindustrialisation impact Beattyville?
1/3 of teenagers left high school without graduating
68.3 years male life expectancy which is 8 years below US average
Drug crime was rife. In 2013, drug overdoses accounted for 56% of accidental deaths .
What are the priorities for regeneration ?
To create sustainable communities , the economy needs to grow, poverty and disadvantage need to be tackled and communities need to be culturally mixed
What are major concerns in West Berkshire?
- skills shortage
- small pockets of deprivation Eg Aldermaston together with poor bus service
- lack of affordable housing in commuter villages Eg Cookham and windsor
Main priorities for regeneration in West Berkshire
- 10,500 new homes
- mixture of house sizes and types
- sustainable East Kennet valley plan: Protected employment areas for Aldermaston, , planning for new homes , improved access to rail connections
- super fast broadband deployment plan
Major concerns in Middlesbrough
- sink estates Eg Grove hill
- gated communities Eg Coulby Newham
- Ofsted said that 50% of students require improvement
Main priorities in middleborough
- enhance sports facilities such as Middlesbrough college
- regenerate greater middle haven - invest £215 million to create 1500 jobs, a new police HQ and waterside office developments
- new high quality housing - 11,500 new homes in grove hill
Participation in the 2015 National election
- poor, black and young People were least likely to vote
- only 44% of 18 to 24 year olds voted in 2015
Why are community groups important ?
- Regeneration relies on community participation
What does the size of community groups depend on?
Local willingness to participate and the main aim of the group
Eg: NIMBY protesting over planned developments such as new housing.
How useful is the voluntary sector?
Effective in youth mentoring schemes, addiction treatment and welfare to work organisations.
Engagement depends on two key factors
Membership: sense of belonging, familiarity and acceptance
Influence: sense of playing a part in.a place and caring about it
What is Civic engagement?
Participation in the local community such as volunteering or voting
How does age influence attachment to places?
- decline in political engagement especially for 18-24 year olds
- most like to be students or young migrants so have a short resident time