Understanding Nottingham's Economic Challenges

What is Nottingham famously known for?

• Being the home of Robin Hood

• Being a coastal city

• Its large population

• High GDP

What historical event granted Nottingham its city status?

• The Battle of Hastings

• The Industrial Revolution

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

What industry was Nottingham historically known for?

• Textile production

• Automobile manufacturing

• Shipbuilding

• Lacemaking

Despite its high GDP, why is Nottingham considered poor?

• Low gross disposable household income

• High unemployment rate

• High cost of living

• Lack of industries

What is a common struggle faced by Nottingham residents?

• Lack of public transport

• High crime rates

• Limited job opportunities

• Poor healthcare facilities

What is a significant factor contributing to poverty in Nottingham?

• Overpopulation

• High taxes

• Lack of education

• Loss of major industries

What does GDHI stand for?

• General Disposable Household Income

• Gross Domestic Household Income

• Gross Disposable Household Income

• General Domestic Household Income

Which nearby city has a higher GDHI than Nottingham?

• Manchester

• Birmingham

• Derby

• Leicester

How does the Nottingham City Council explain the low GDHI figures?

• High cost of living

• Lack of government support

• Inaccurate data collection

• High student population and small city boundaries

What is one reason the City Council believes the statistics are misleading?

• Inclusion of affluent suburbs

• Exclusion of student population

• Inclusion of non-residents

• Exclusion of city center data