What are the ways people can involve themselves in the local community?
Attending local events: The Horsham market every Thursday.
joining local groups: 4 the Youth in Horsham
Volunteering: Men’s Shed in Dorking functioning out of a renovated church.
Supporting local shops. E.g.,: That Lovely Shop in Dorking.
What will affect local engagement?
gender - women are 30% more likely to attend local events
age - those who are older are more likely to be involved with walking groups or volunteer groups.
race - social justice groups are more likely to be more diverse.
wealth - People with less wealth are more likely to be involved with the local food bank.
country of birth - Those who have English as a second language are less likely to be involved with local events.
level of education - those who are better educated may wish to involve themselves more in literature clubs.
political affiliation - Depending on their orientation, A person may be more attracted to local events.
What was the % turnout of voters in Horsham in 2019?
72% (cons maj with 56%)
- Politically engaged ageing pop. 49 = avg. age
What was the % turnout in Salford Quays in 2019?
61% voter turnout (Lab maj with 56%)
- Younger, less wealthy pop. avg. age = 35
What was the % turnout of voters in Hartlepool in 2019?
57% voter turnout (Lab maj with 37%)
- less political engagement = less qualifications (27% of jobs are managerial)
What was the local conflict that occurred in Horsham in 2021?
- Plans to build 7,000 houses in North Sussex pitted two conservative party donors against each other.
- NIMBYism occurred for those already living there.
- Some agreed with it because it would aid in the building of 16,000 homes target set by the government for Sussex.
- However, some believe the new development will lead to the destruction of wildlife, such as the white stork which lives in an area in Sussex stated to have 3,000 homes on it.
What was a local conflict that occurred in Horsham in Rookwood?
- There were plans to build 3,000 houses on Rookwood golf course. This was scrapped due to NIMBYism, and the belief that conservation of green space is paramount.
What was a local conflict concerning the incinerator in Horsham?
- ‘No Incinerator 4 Horsham’ was a volunteer group started to oppose the plans to build an 18 storey incinerator in Horsham in 2016. This has been opposed by many people.
What was the local conflict which occurred in Winchester?
Barton Farm is a local landmark in Winchester, and developers planned to build 2,000 houses on the land in 2011. This was met with uproar from the local community, and 200 people went to the hearing to oppose this planning permission. They stated it would ‘Destroy their heritage’.
Why has regeneration led to conflict in Salford Quays?
- Some claim that the regeneration of MediaCityUK in Salford has led to the degradation of deprived areas in Salford.
- The city has gone from being the 22nd most deprived area in England to the 18th.
- 24% of Salford children now live in poverty.
- However, some argue it has been a success. This is because 4,000 jobs in media have been created.
- 200 businesses have been relocated there.
What are the underlying causes of conflict?
- lack of political engagement
- ethnic tensions
- inequality between different groups
- lack of local economic opportunity.
environmental concerns.
What are the causes of conflict in Salford Quays?
- Gentrification of the MediaCityUK area
- locals have seen limited benefits.
- some residents have been relocated.
Give Hartlepool’s quality of life statistics:
10% most deprived area in the UK
3-18% with degree qual.
60% worse crime rate than the national average.
23-53% economically inactive.
What are the different media outlets that can represent a place?
Tourist websites
local blogs
local papers
estate agent websites
How does Hartlepool’s media representation frame it?
Tourist website: Maritime history, landscape and arts and culture. Very positively biased.
local blogs: Recent complaints about council tax and employees.
local newspapers: Local crime but also investment in public transport.
estate agent websites: 2 bed flat for £88,000.
Give Redruth’s quality of life statistics:
20% most deprived area.
5-18% of people with degree qual.
26-46% economically inactive
Total crime rate: 14% better than UK average.
How does Redruth’s media representation frame it?
Tourist websites: Historical interest and mining history.
local blogs: Issues of deprivation and mining history.
local news: Recent crime stories but also investment and volunteering projects.
Estate agent website: 2 bed flat = £125,000
How do newspapers vary?
Scale: (Local or national)
Style: (Broadsheet or Tabloid)
Political bias: (Left or right wing)
What are the ways in which we can plot inequality?
The Lorenz Curve…
Give the quality of life statistics for Horsham:
median age: 44
% very good health = 47
% with a degree = 32
% managerial jobs = 34%
% born in GB = 91
Give the Quality of life statistics for Salford Quays:
Median age: 28
% very good health = 60
% with a degree = 55
% managerial jobs = 42
% born in GB = 73
How has Horsham benefitted from its national connections?
Competition with Crawley for retail.
National house targets has increased house building globally.
Has a historical identity as a market town.
Gatwick Diamond
How has Horsham benefitted from its international connections?
Located within the Gatwick diamond, therefore encourages national investment
How has Salford Quays benefitted from its national connections?
Being made a Special Economic Zone due to privatisation encouraged oversea investment in the area, which helped it thrive.
It is located near Manchester which is a cultural and transport hub.
