Case Study: Ashwell

Case Study: Ashwell

1. 1,600 people in 1991

   • 23% increase since 1971

2. Population rising

   • Commuters
   • Demand for rural houses rising
     • Adds strain on water supply

3. 37% of population commute to London

4. Poor bus services

5. 1/5 of people are retired

6. Residents rely on services elsewhere

7. 2nd home owners don't contribute

   • Clash between long term residents and new

8. NIMBY - Not in my back yard

   • People who oppose new development of the area around them

9. Recent development of industry

   • Service industries
   • Couple of manufacturing industries
     • Engineering
     • Trade
   • Previous focus on basic needs
     • Tailors
     • Butchers
     • Produce markets
     • Chemists
     • New focus on modern luxuries
       • Leisure
       • Electronic goods

10. Reflects Britain's change from primary manufacturing country to a service economy