North-south divide

• What does the north-south divide define?

  Regional differences between north and south England
• Why are employment and social opportunities greater in the south?

  Due to economic development around London
• What is the key strategy to resolve regional differences?

  Create more investment and jobs in areas
• What are the strategies used to resolve regional differences?

  1. Local enterprise partnerships

  • Encourage businesses in northern areas to stimulate employment
  • Provide high-speed broadband and transport links
  • Reduce tax incentives(money) and tax breaks (reductions in bills) in a specific area
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  • 2. Transport improvements (HS2)
  • Reduce the north-south divide
  • Encourage business investment in the north
  • Create new job growth
• What is the aim of local enterprise partnerships?

  To encourage businesses to set up in northern areas
• What incentives are provided to businesses in northern areas?

  High-speed broadband, transport links, tax incentives
• How much was invested in transport improvement by the Lancashire LEP?

  £20 million
• How much was invested in superfast broadband by the Lancashire LEP?

  £62 million
• How many high-skilled jobs were created in advanced engineering?

  6000 high-skilled, well-paid jobs
• What is a positive outcome of greater standards of living?

  Increased consumerism in the local area
• What are the negatives of local enterprise partnerships?

  1. Tax breaks benefit only local businesses
  2. Reduces tax revenue for local councils
  3. Focus on city centers neglects deprived areas
• What is HS2 aimed at achieving?

  Reducing the north-south divide through investment
• What is a negative aspect of HS2's funding?

  Costs large amounts of tax money
• Which city does the HS2 trainline primarily connect to?

  Manchester
• Why do some believe the divide will widen with HS2?

  Only a fraction of the north will benefit
• What are the concerns regarding impoverished coastal areas like Blackpool?

  • High unemployment rates
  • Drug and alcohol addiction issues
  • Lack of benefits from investment strategies