5.4.3

Croyde

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Croyde - Rural Regeneration

Croyde is a small village on the northern coast of Devon. It has nearby sandy beaches and old buildings, including thatched cottages, which provide it with an old-world charm. The traditional main employer, agriculture, is declining.

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Sport-led regeneration

  • Croyde has become a centre for surfing, with some local businesses promoting the activity and welcoming visitors.
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Culture-led regeneration

  • During June, Croyde hosts the ‘Gold Coast Oceanfest’. This festival is a celebration of surfing and music.
  • There is also a 'Deckchair Cinema' outside for people to watch films and other forms of entertainment.
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Tourism-led regeneration

  • Local farmers have converted buildings into B&B accommodation and turned fields into campsites and caravan parks to cater to the tourists visiting Croyde to surf and for festivals.
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Urban strategy of regeneration

  • De-industrialised cities often try to use their old buildings to make 'cool' offices.
  • Croyde needs to maintain its rustic image, its hip-ness for the people who want to go surfing there, and yet not over-commercialise – a challenging balancing act.
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Seasonal employment

  • Lots of the jobs that are created in Croyde are seasonal, with most jobs only at peak surfing season or during festivals.

Croyde - Stakeholder Views

Different stakeholders in Croyde are likely to have different views of the development.

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Employment

  • Although the creation of jobs is good, any jobs dependent on surfing, the weather or festivals are likely to be seasonal.
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Local residents and businesses

  • Local residents may choose to live in Croyde because it is quiet. Events like the Gold Coast Oceanfest may drive away local residents.
  • But some local residents may make higher profits because tourists support their businesses.
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Local council

  • The local council has supported developments by granting planning permission for campsites, new B&Bs and allowing festivals to go ahead.

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1Tectonic Processes & Hazards

2Option 2A: Glaciated Landscapes & Change

3Option 2B: Coastal Landscapes & Change

4Globalisation

5Option 4A: Regenerating Places

6Option 4B: Diverse Places

7The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity (A2 only)

8The Carbon Cycle & Energy Security (A2 only)

9Superpowers (A2 only)

10Option 8A: Health & Human Rights (A2 only)

11Option 8B: Migration & Identity (A2 only)

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