If it depends on distance to travel there by East Devon taxpayers, there’s one clear choice, according to statistics researched by a Sidford resident. See 8 December post, ‘…convenient for whom’? , at http://sidmouthindependentnews.wordpress.com
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Sidmouth/ Sidford/ getting younger
There are some surprises in the following statistics, researched by a local resident. They compare the 2001 and 2011 census results for 4 areas of Sidmouth and for Sidford.
In that time the percentage of over 65s has decreased in Sidmouth/Sidford – although it is a smaller percentage of an increased population . So there has been an increase of 445 people overall and only 90 of them are over 65. At the same time the percentages of under 15s and 16-64s have increased.
As the researcher says, “This somewhat contradicts EDDC planners assertion that an ageing population means we need another care home in Sidmouth at The Knowle!”
His summary of the figures is given below:
2001 2011
Population 7895 8340
% 0-15 yrs old 12.06 12.74
%16-64 yrs old 48.16 48.62
% over 65 39.38 38.36
Useful link to government census site at .http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/interactive/census-map-1-4/index.html
East Devon Business Forum…cause for concern?
This question will be investigated by the Special Committee (TAFF) set up to scrutinise the East Devon Business Forum.
The all-important agenda for this Committee will be agreed next Tuesday (6pm 11 December, at Knowle). Media and public in attendance.
The draft scoping template for this agenda, now on East Devon’s website, gives some cause for concern. See http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/business_taff_111212_combined_agenda.pdf
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