Negative impacts of counter-urbanisation - conflict between locals and 'newcomers'. Many still work in urban areas - commuting causes pollution. House prices in rural areas may rise.
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Positive impacts of counter urbanisation on rural areas - local schools have increase in pupils so able to stay open. Some local services are supported such as pubs, local tradesmen etc.
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Depopulation of remote rural areas - there has been a movement out of remote rural areas e.g- highlands of Scotland. Meant people staying there see a decline in services.
