The north-south divide
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- Created on: 20-03-23 19:32
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- the north-south divide
- what is it?
- the real or imagined cultural and economic differences between the south of England and the rest of the UK
- south enjoys higher incomes and longer life expectancy but also higher house prices and more traffic congestion
- why is there a north-south divide?
- during Industrial revolution, growth was centred on coalfields and heavy industries in northern England, Wales and Scotland
- since 1970s, many industries have declined, reducing prosperity in those areas
- during Industrial revolution, growth was centred on coalfields and heavy industries in northern England, Wales and Scotland
- the real or imagined cultural and economic differences between the south of England and the rest of the UK
- how can regional strategies address the issue/
- local enterprise partnerships
- voluntary partnerships between local authorities and businesses
- identify needs and encourage companies to invest to boost economy and create jobs
- Lancashire LEP
- create 50000 new jobs by 2023
- extend superfast broadband across 97% of region
- voluntary partnerships between local authorities and businesses
- enterprise zones
- encourage new businesses and jobs
- governments supports businesses by:
- providing a business rate discount
- ensuring the provision of superfast broadband
- creating simpler planning regulation
- local enterprise partnerships
- what is it?
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