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Representation ID: 48499
Received: 07/07/2012
Respondent: Mr David Jackson
Representation Summary:
Growth forecasts not valid because they are based on single occupancy homes and not houses and do not account for the likely reduction in student numbers following the fees increase.
The Council's report give two caluclations of current population and it is therefore hard to forecast. Growth pressures due in migration are heavily influenced by housing availability - especially as significant increases in employment are outside the District. Jobs will be "soaked up" by increases in retirement age - this has not been considered. Reduced retirement incomes will cause pressure to downsize. The growth figures therefore need to be revisited.
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