croyde regen

croyde, reasons for regeneration

manufacturing output declined and there was a loss of economic activity, croyde’s agricultural economy suffered, employment opportunities beyond the primary sector were limited which led to significant out-migration especially of young workers

croyde, surf strategy

to reduce loss of young people, to stimulate growth in tertiary sector, public and private organisations involved and private investments

croyde, negatives

relies on weather and surfing conditions

croyde, agriculture based regeneration

local farmers converted buildings into bed and breakfasts and turned fields into caravan parks, parish council set up a deckchair cinema