Transient Populations in Coastal Spaces

Ebb and Flow Influx of people into coastal communities flow and ebb with tide of new people, from those relocating, immigrating and those coming for recreation in the tourists

Relocation Nostalgia Ideas or memories of ‘good times’ or ‘better days Why do people choose to move to the coast? Nostalgia Ideas or memories of ‘good times’ or ‘better days Cheap Housing Plenty of cheap available housing especially HMO’s Escape Attractive to those in crisis wanting to escape their ‘old lives’

What does this mean to the community? Pressure on services as many who relocate often bring their problems with them such as mental health issues, limiting health conditions, drug and substance misuse, etc… Relocation can lead to social isolation as people new to the area have left behind their support networks. Relocation of individuals or families can be government led meaning coastal areas can feel like ‘dumping grounds’ where complex issues can arise due to a combination of cultural clashes and assumptions.

Seasonal Flow Tourists Those coming to enjoy the coast The coast has been a holiday destination since Victorian times and still has a pull today Tourists Those coming to enjoy the coast Seasonal Workers Those coming in to look for seasonal work-often low skilled and low paid but readily available

What does this mean to the community? The seasonal element brings with it a host of low skilled, no contract, cash in hand work as well as more reputable seasonal posts. This itself is attractive to drawing people into the coast but provides hour intensive work for the seasonal period then out of season the town ‘shuts down’ and work dries up. The seasonal element is attractive to those looking for work and can draw people to the coast which means that the residents may have to compete to land a position in work, especially against those travelling in who are often students or immigrants and whom employers can pay less. Consistent flow of people, many who are from out of town and do not have the same respect or ties to the space which can lead to poor cohesion and friction.

Tourism provides a huge chunk towards the economy of a coastal space but with tourism comes additional pressures such as: Additional pressure on waste services and street cleaning Additional pressure on NHS as visitors may require medical treatment Additional pressure on emergency services with prevalence for excessive alcohol and recreational drug use and the fallout of that (health and crime and safety)

Is there a solution? There is no easy solution to such a complex issue but elements discussed at the clusters looked at: Welcome packs To inform new residents on what is going on in their new locality ‘Sticky Money’ Encourage individuals and companies and organisations to spend locally as often as possible to keep money on the area and create growth The aim is to build a connection with the area

What has Revoe done? Working with Hamlett Films we started the ‘People of Revoe’ which is an ongoing portrait project collecting and sharing stories of the residents and familiar faces of Revoe. The aim is to have a space that represents the changing community and somewhere that new residents can go to and get a sense of the community, hopefully leading to making connections, getting involved and settling in the area.

Licensing properties: Scarborough also worked with Hamlett Films to highlight the selective licensing scheme they have instigated which is working to improve housing stock and reduce the amount of poor quality homes in the area, making it more desirable to settle in and reduce the amount of people coming in searching for cheap, readily available houses.