FORCES Harrogate Case Study

Question 1

MNC - controlling immigration (2(

Answer 1

Increase in Eastern European = particularly Polish
Linked to the UK being part of the EU and the laws on free movement of labour

Question 2

Impact of immigration policy (3)

Answer 2

More languages being spoken
English language courses being offered
New shops such as the Polish Sowa shop in the town centre

Question 3

Gov policy - affordable housing (2+)

Answer 3

Local plan 2014-2035 = 4000 homes = save Crimple valley objected as did many residents and communities locally
Why = lower income and younger can live there

Question 4

Impact of affordable housing (3+)

Answer 4

Conflict between newcomers and existing residents
Therefore = significant impact on demographic
However = house prices in H still above national average = 446,000 compared to 286,000