4. tormohun, torquay Flashcards
torquay + tormohun, torquay
torquay population 2020 = 65,000
tormohun population 2015 = 11,700
21% of the population of the torquay is over 65 (national average = 61)
97% consider themselves white
location of torquay
southwest coast of england
3 miles north east of paignton
across from fishing port of brixham
economic change
Torquay grew from being a small fishing village of eight hundred people into a fashionable seaside resort. John
Bartholomew’s Gazetteer of the British Isles, eighteen eighty seven,, described Torquay as ‘.. among the first of English watering places.
It’s excellent water supply and drainage system, and its bright and pleasant surroundings make it a great resort for invalids and convalescents in winter and spring
arrival of the railway in 1848 made travel more affordable + widespread
term english rivera was developed due to the familiarity of climate and topography are similar to the french riveria
mild climate, excellent water ways, bright and pleasant surroundings
attracted wealthy families, writers + royalty
attraction of tormohun
today it attracts 4.5 million of visitors who spend around £435 million per year
diversified from:
1. £110m south devon link road
2. £8 million grant for the electronics + photonics innovation EPIC in paignton to provide jobs in quaternary sector
2. expanding torquay gateway buisness park to encourage more hi tech companies offering employment
positives and negatives
+ railway: torquay station, torre
+ clear air: respiratory diseases eg TB/large convalescent homes
+ english riveria: comparison to french riveria
– international tourism: for the masses eg package holidays + cheap flights
economic decline
tourism sector accounts for 1/3 of employment
South Devon lifestyle attracts people permanently
seasonal employment = 4.6% of working age population seek JSA
claims increase in Jan + reduce over summer months
seasonal nature of the economy
maps
tithe map 1836 = more fields, highly focused on farming and fishing
1899 = railway development and more development of roads
1946 = no significant change, but more roads developed
external forces
EU funding in torquay
EU migration policy
UK government stronger ties programme
Construction of the willows, UK government in the 90s encourages out of town shopping centre
uk government stronger towns programme
One.six billion pound fund targeted at towns to create new jobs, heip train local peopie and boost growth
The government acknowledges not all parts of the country have shared in the growth of the UK economy
South west will receive thirty three million pounds, with torquay getting an investment of twenty one.nine million pounds
connections to london
Connections to London have improved and further enhancements, particularly rail, allow Torquay to be more accessible to investors and visitors within and outside the town.
High quality tourism is once of the leading sectors with an international reputation, and the town is thriving after the Covid crisis. Torquay had a high value heath and social care economy inked to the Torbay hospital improvement programme, and the wider offer of Torbay’s advanced electronics and photonics sector is enhanced by the skills and space on offer in Torquay.
Torquay has a thriving business community providing well paid, high quality employment in a broad range of sectors
promised delivered outcomes
More private and other public sector investment
More business start ups, business success and young entrepreneurs
New jobs
Increasing the number of people living in the town centre
An improved cultural and tourism offer
Improved health outcomes
Reduced town centre antisocial behaviour
Less benefit dependency, inequality and disadvantages
topography + economic decline
The geography of Torquay shapes the economy to a large extent Tourism related sectors account for a third of employment The migration of older people brings with it additional spending power that supports the local economy. It presents economic opportunities in the development of goods and services but costs for the public sector, e.g. care costs
Seasonal employment is a big issue; claims for benefits rise sharply in January, before reducing slightly over the summer months
artistic sources
Becky Bettesworth: modern day representations of place, drawing on nostalgic images.
Torquay based artist Becky Bettesworth’s work draws inspiration from the classic railway posters of the nineteen thirties. Her vintage seaside posters are “modern and fresh, showing a pace off at its best, without the fuss and rush of the modern world”
The Torquay prints feature the iconic palm tree and sailing boats emphasising the warm climate and coastal location
artistic sources
song in Torquay alicia keys
high crime
drinking atmosphere
teen pregnancy
derived
benefits
strategies to boost tourism
rebranding
proposed that a fresh strap line needs to be adopted to attract new visitors
proposal = the english riveria, south devon’s beautiful bay
reference to south devon clarifies the geographical location and bay reinforces its coastal location
