Letter: University would bring prosperity
That would have to be addressed, but once it was (creating new jobs as a result), it would only bring prosperity, added culture, cosmopolitan ideas and a more educated and aspirational population.
All sorts of previously duff towns have prospered when they have built universities. It elevates them.
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Hide AdIf you want a town centre with shops other than pound shops and charity shops, for example, a large student population will help to support this, as they are less likely to drive to the out of town retail parks.
Isolde Davey, via Facebook