Key ideas There are 2 main processes causing change in remote rural communities Depopulation of remote rural areas Counter-urbanisation

Counter-urbanisation – What? Counter-urbanisation is the movement of people out of cities, into rural areas. It has been happening in rich countries (HICs) for the last 50 years. There are two parts to it: - the movement of employment to rural areas - the movement of people to rural areas, who then commute to work.,

Counter-urbanisation – Who? The most affluent and mobile people (wealthiest, and cars) Families with children – keen to avoid problems of living in cities

Urban areas less desirable to live in

Increased car ownership

More people work from home

Ageing Population

Business Parks

Impacts of Counterurbanisation Local schools have an increase in pupils and are able to stay open Some local services are supported such as public houses, local tradesmen (e.g. builders) Many of the migrants still work in urban areas therefore the journey to work can cause congestion and pollution Old derelict farm buildings are turned into habitable dwellings which adds to the aesthetic value and community wellbeing Improvement in services, such as bus routes and gas pipes as more people need access to these House process in rural areas may rise as demand increases. This may mean that local people cannot afford to buy a house and have to move away from their local area. Many of the migrant's do not support local businesses and do their shopping in the urban areas where they work. Villages become ghost towns during the day- loss of community spirit. Many church parishes have been amalgamated as the “newcomers” do not go to church. There can be a conflict between the local residents and the “newcomers” to the area The traditions of the village are not valued by the newcomers, therefore there can be a loss in community spirit