Evesham

Question 1

Specific problems in Evesham?

Answer 1

• 600 extra migrants living in shipping containers
• 23% workers living in ‘tied’ accomodation (illegal)
• TAs have been hired to help with language barriers
• Local council should be receiving extra funding for extra migrants but migrants only temporary so dont count as part of population on paper
• Pressure on local services
• Leakages - remittances

Question 2

Opportunities in Evesham?

Answer 2

• European migrants provide a much needed workforce in areas where farming is prevalent
• Bring social vitality to a remote rural area which otherwise has an ageing population