South Cambridgeshire and the Outer Hebrides

• How has South Cambridgeshire's population changed?

  1. Growing rapidly due to inward migration of those from urban areas

  2. Population will increase from 150000 to 182000 by 2031

  3. By 2031 % of those over 65 will reach 29%
• Social impacts on South Cambridgeshire:

  1. Increased congestion + 80% car ownership reducing public transport

  2. Young people can't afford high cost homes

  3. Increasing number of migrants puts strain on services and increases overall costs
• Economic impacts on South Cambridgeshire:

  1. Reduction in agricultural employment as farmers sell land for housing development

  2. Lack of affordable housing

  3. Highest petrol prices in UK

  4. People use services where they work putting strain on local rural economy
• How has population changed in the Outer Hebrides?

  Population in 1901 = 46000

  Population now = 27400
• Why has population decreased in the Outer Hebrides?

  Outward migration due to limited opportunities causing young people to leave. There are only 33 shops
• Social impacts of population decline in the Outer Hebrides:

  Number of school children decreasing leading to closure of schools. Less of a workforce. Aging population + care issue
• Economic impacts of population decline in the Outer Hebrides:

  Farming: main source of money comes from breeding sheep. Only provides work 2 days a week

  Fishing: number of boats decreasing. Limited due to environmental concern. Foreign companies dominate

  Tourism: 27% increase in visitors which cannot be supported by current infrastructure