Changing economic geography of Kendal through time

• Threats to Kendal's future economic development:

  • tourism > seasonal, part-time, low paid jobs
  • tourism > increase house prices beyond local incomes and more second homes
  • unemployment
  • K village failure
  • no major businesses moved in
  • less white collar employment
  • good businesses relocate > not consistent
  • voids > new shops open but more close
• Link to census data:

  • 60% econ active
  • only 16% work in professional jobs
  • Only 41% own houses outright
  • Ageing pop structure - 55-59 most popular = 76%
• Opportunities for Kendal's future economic development:

  • The Cumberland Building Society > assets worth £1.6 bn in 2013
  • The Furness Building Society > £813m in 2010
  • tourism
  • paper-making factories e.g. Croppers Mill
  • supermarkets
  • farming, agri