1. Picture a ‘typical’ rural scene On your paper draw what you think is a typical rural scene. Once drawn add some labels to show the main features.

12. Barriers to equality in rural areas Out-migration of young people for better opportunities. Reduced access to employment opportunities – cost of accessing labour market due to increased transport costs. Low pay – small workplaces that dominate rural economies can trap people in low paid work. Traditionally policy makers have given a low priority to exclusion & deprivation in rural areas. Varying provision of education & child care - also a lack of choice. Seasonality of employment & problems of tied housing. Declining employment opportunities Lack of access to affordable/appropriate housing – the dumb-bell market & growth of dormitory towns. The rural ‘idyll’ Social exclusion refers to the exclusion of a minority of people from the opportunities and quality of life enjoyed by others.

18. Are the effects of rural inequality the same in every rural area?

28. Figure 1: Ranking on the IMD 2004 of the Peak District and its Constituent Authorities 334 25799 28 Barnsley 37 29330 43 Oldham 82 32223 60 Sheffield 274 29350 77 Kirklees 3099 31292 151 NE Derbyshire 3206 28671 182 Staffordshire Moorlands 2879 32008 211 High Peak 6382 30609 252 Derbyshire Dales 3973 32455 276 Macclesfield 8357 29662 254 Peak District (All SOA's) 17755 29662 239 Peak District (Whole SOA's) Lowest SOA Rank (out of 32,482) Highest SOA Rank (out of 32,482) IMD Rank (out of 354) Authority

31. RURAL INEQUALITY: A FIELD STUDY/CASE STUDY , EYAM, HATERSAGE & LONGNOR - DERBYSHIRE, THE PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK

33. Each group will research a village on the internet. You must gather information on the number of services/facilities in your village and make notes on the questions above. EYAM HATHERSAGE LONGNOR What evidence is there of services in the village? What is the evidence of neglect, dereliction, inequality and deprivation? What is the evidence of players and their role within the village environments? What is the evidence of management strategies aimed at reducing inequality?

37. Village location Eyam Sheffield Peak District National Park boundary

38. Eyam lies 14 miles south-west of Sheffield in the heart of the Peak District National Park. It is not a wholly typical village as much of its development is linked to quarrying and industry rather than agriculture

40. All data and maps 2001 Census from: http:// www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk / Eyam & Stoney Middleton Population 1576 Households 697 Owner occupied 78% Households no car/van 15% Unemployed 2.7% Retired 18%

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49. Total population of Hathersage and Eyam ward 3,677 ( of which about 750 live in the village of Eyam NB: figures in brackets are the national %. All data is from 2001 census Under 16 17.4% - 130 in Eyam (20.2%) Over 60 28.4% - 213 in Eyam (20%) White 99.2% (90.9%) Unemployed 1.7% (3.4%) Retired 19.1% (13.6%) With a university degree 34.6% (24.1%) Single parent households 2.4% (6.5%) HOUSING Owner occupier 76.7% (68.9%) Rented from local authority 11.6% (13.2%) No access to car 15.4% (26.8%) Own 2 or more cars 45.9% (29.4%0 Crime rate per 1000 people per year (figures for Derbyshire Dales) Theft of car 2.1 (6.4%) Violence against person 6.1 (11.4%) Burglary 2.0 (7.6%)

50. Charming three storey three bedroomed stone built end of terrace cottage with gas central heating, double glazing and rear terrace with out buildings. Accommodation includes inner lobby, kitchen, at first floor spacious landing, two bedrooms, bathroom & attic bedroom three. £155,000

51. Charming Stone Built Character Cottage located on the fringe of the sought after Peak District village of Eyam. The property briefly comprises: *Sitting Room *Dining Kitchen *Three Bedrooms *Upstairs W.C and Wash Hand Basin *Downstairs Bathroom *Walled Patio Garden. Situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park and surrounded by glorious countryside, the property stands in the historic village of Eyam. The village has a good selection of local amenities and historical interest of Eyam Hall; post office, general store, pubs, cafés etc. Eyam is within easy commuting distance of Sheffield, Chesterfield, Bakewell and Buxton. £239,000 (1.9.08)

56. Property type: 5-bedroom House, Detached for sale Number of bedrooms: 5 * A select development of individual properties which occupy an enviable location * Gas central heating and double glazing * Stunning dining kitchen with a full complement of appliances * Stunning views to the rear * Centrally situated in this historic village * Excellent local amenities and public transport, excellent school catchment £467,000

58. WHO ARE WE? The Peak District Rural Deprivation Forum is a network of people living or working in the area wishing to address problems of overt and hidden deprivation in the Peak District. PDRDF brings together residents, voluntary groups and the statutory sector to work in partnership to enable Peak District inhabitants to take action for their own communities. PDRDF welcomes new members. We value the range of knowledge; skills and experience individual members bring and welcome their participation. We offer a variety of opportunities for different levels of involvement. By operating mainly through a system of working groups, the Forum aims to ensure representation from all sectors of the community and to promote informed debate. WHAT ARE OUR AIMS? To improve the quality of life for those in the Peak District who are disadvantaged by deprivation. To address the causes and symptoms of deprivation.

64. Using fieldwork techniques to assess how successful the scheme has been! To assess relative success BASELINE data will be needed to investigate change or success