Industrial Location and Planning in the United Kingdom

Industrial Location and Planning in the United Kingdom, first published in 1976, explores the changes in the location of manufacturing industry since the 1950s, examining the effects of government regional policy, market accessibility, labor availability, transport facilities, and personal residential preferences. It discusses and evaluates explanations for regional and local manufacturing growth or decline, focusing on government regional policy and planning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Industrial Location and Planning in the United Kingdom, first published in 1976, delves into a comprehensive examination of the profound shifts in the spatial distribution of manufacturing industries since the 1950s. It explores the underlying reasons for these changes, encompassing a wide range of factors such as market accessibility, labor availability and cost, transportation facilities, and personal residential preferences of industrialists and workers. The book brings together a diverse collection of published and unpublished materials, fostering a comprehensive discussion and evaluation of explanations for regional and local manufacturing growth or decline. Special attention is given to government regional policy and planning, encompassing the impact of Development Area grants, local planning controls, and town programs. The book meticulously examines the movement of manufacturing industries to new locations and the implications of government regional policies on industrial efficiency. It also delves into the reasons behind locational shifts in key but contentious industries like steel, motor vehicles, and electronics. This insightful book appeals to students of urban planning, manufacturing, and development, as well as city planners, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping the location of industries in the United Kingdom.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032306698