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Night-Time Economy Systems Maps

Mapping the night-time economy at a local level to reduce unequal harms

Source of power:

Economic resources (markets, business)

Derby

Swindon

Increased drinking and gambling at home, online and in local pubs, leading to closure of betting shops

Micropubs and adult gaming centres replacing betting shops (more appealing to young people)

Cheap off-licences, takeaway restaurants and gambling outlets located on student routes in/out of city

Gambling venues target the most vulnerable and deprived

Increased use of district centres due to lower cost of drinking at home, greater perceived safety and home working

Reduced retail diversity due to the cost of living and fewer visitors

High levels of retail turnover perpetuating a downward spiral of Derby's centre

Derelict retail areas attract low-value uses without regard for health of Derby's centre

Students lured into drinking in the night-time economy (after drinking at home)

Lots of children and families, fewer 18-30-year-olds

Potential for big business to contribute to the community and youth opportunities

No ‘anchor’ venue

Known sites for cheap alcohol

Deep ties between alcohol and gambling industries

Derelict town centre discourages visitors

Limited town-centre offer

Gambling advertisements target women

Frequent advertisements for gambling and alcohol in the public realm

Themed pubs promoting high-strength alcoholic drinks

Pubwatch promotes safe environment only in some areas

Alcohol and gambling used as escapism from the cost of living crisis

Limited employment opportunities

Departure of businesses has negatively impacted Swindon and its NTE

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