Totnes, Devon Flashcards
1
Q
Anti-Costa campaign
A
- 2012
- Costa tried to open in Totnes
- 3/4 of tow signed a petition within weeks = didn’t want to become a clone town
- After 8 months = dropped plans
2
Q
What does this show?
A
- Strength of local feeling about maintaining place identity
3
Q
How have they tried to help the local economy?
A
- Created their own currency
- Encourage local shopping
- Successful - use local currency to make council tax repayments
