Neighbourhood Questionnaire
RESULTS
“If something is important to you, you will find a way, if it isn’t, you will find an excuse”
In December 2012 a total of 265 Neighbourhood Questionnaires were delivered by volunteers to residents and businesses in Framsden. Upon their return, each completed questionnaire was randomly numbered and the data transferred to spread sheets. In this way, a person who wished to remain anonymous would not be identified by the proximity of their questionnaire to an identifiable questionnaire.
The questionnaire was designed to give the FPC a very general idea as to residents’ thoughts and ideas with regards specific topics, at the same time giving everyone a chance to expand on these or any other subject they felt was important.
Despite the brevity of the questionnaire, not all questions were answered by all respondents. Conversely, others chose to give more than one answer to a question, accompanied by additional comments. For these reasons the results will not necessarily show the sum of the true total - these anomalies have been reflected in this document.
A working party has now been set up to analyse the data and look at all comments and suggestions in greater detail. Hopefully this will enable the FPC to have a better understanding as to the wishes and feelings of their parishioners and also help everybody guide Framsden’s future.
This document contains the results and précis of comments from the 118 residents who kindly completed and returned their questionnaires. The original completed questionnaires will be stored and may be viewed upon request.
Thank you.
Village Hall
1. Do you think the Village Hall should be:
A) Repaired to enable it to last for a few more years? 45
B) Demolished and redeveloped, using new eco friendly 52 materials, but on a similar footprint at the same site?
C) Redeveloped on a larger scale at a different location? 15
D) Another option (please describe your ideas below). 8
1(D) Other Options / Ideas
Do not believe Village Hall is in bad state of repair. Should be refurbished as believe it is the ideal size for the village.
Repairing hall would be a waste of money
Sue architect practice (Debenham) and structural engineers who advised original work/repairs
Village hall in keeping - on same footprint or different location - not a modern brick building
Same footprint or different location. Noise major consideration - may dictate site. Would a larger facility be a "white elephant".
Redeveloped and co located by other amenities such as playground
New location incorporating playground (e.g. Brandeston)
Redevelopment to existing site - relationship with church and avoid duplication of facility. Improve layout - meeting room, store, reception, better kitchen, wc's
Would need more information before being able to answer.
Demolish existing hall - for car park. Alter church to provide combined facility.
Has combined church/village hall been shelved?
Village Hall – Other Options / Ideas…..Continued
Tollgate Corner - With playground attached.
Enhancement yes, but believe extent of repairs exaggerated and information put out by certain quarters, misleading.
Use church for village meetings to save cost of running two buildings.
Pull down and use for allotments.
Demolishing would be just wasting our money
Nice to have new one but too costly.
Redeveloped if in appropriate style and maintaining amenities as existing
Good to retain traditional style of building
Where is survey about what is wrong - repaired would last 40 years
Repair - depending on cost. Use another village hall - many residents have to drive anyway - Cretingham hasn't a VH.
Redevelop to include better kitchen facilities.
Redevelop to last for many more years
Use VH garden to make building bigger and area residents could utilise.
Meaningful answers impossible without answers to lease question and costed/funded details for each option.
Repair - keep costs down by using local expertise.
As gardens unlikely to be kept - erect hall gable end to the road and use additional area for parking to serve hall and church
2. The Village Hall is currently regularly used for various groups and events including the Toddler Group, Yoga, Table Tennis, Free Cafe, etc. Ideas for additional activities/uses
Once or twice a year talk by local speaker - Peggy Cole or Mark Mitchells - knowledge of E. Anglia is second to none and always interesting
Private functions e.g. birthdays/weddings
Art, local history, photography groups
Petanque piste - if close to VH could accommodate visiting clubs.
Larger hall could possibly accommodate additional activities - indoor bowls.
Church services
Occasional/regular events - film club, etc. If pub closes ability to host social functions with bar.
Am-dramatics.
Fundraising events - dances, dinners, etc.
Helmingham school/nursery nativity, etc. as they only have small hall. Holiday/after school club - in child friendly outside space.
Wi-Fi, heating. More toilets (currently use up a lot of space for just one). Easier access to garden. Sound system. Regular cleaning. Larger storage.
Computer club, film club, martial arts!
Flower arranging classes/youth club. If new larger hall - hire out to other villages - funding from other user groups.
Central location for school use. Talks by various folk. Venue for clubs.
Produce/Craft sales. Keep fit for over fifties. Cookery lessons. Jumble sales/good quality SH items.
More of same. Aerobics, Pilates, theatre group, etc. Fundraising - bar b que using lovely garden. Halloween party for children, summer fete, etc. Garden space means hall could be used for more activities.
Badminton, Pilates, Zumba. More village fun events - beetle drive, gardening club, singing club.
Plays, Flower Show, Craft Fair, Photography Exhibitions. Music/Opera, Youth Activities (table tennis).
Badminton in larger/higher building.
Children's after school club as no provision at school.
Village Hall - Ideas for additional activities/uses…Continued
Keep fit for over 60's. Beetle drives and quiz's.
Village gatherings - harvest, etc. Fitness.
Youth Club
Fitness Club (already started)
Talks of interest. Social events for village.
Whist drives - Rummage sales, etc.
Larger car parking
Exhibitions - Art, photos, etc.
Competitions - Flowers, Vegetables, etc.
Dances - Sport - Skittles, Bowling, etc.
Addition of a stage would be an asset.
Hire out for private functions.
Fitness Class.
Toddler Group to use back garden area
Further activities could happen with enough support and more room in hall
Badminton and would use more for children's parties if bigger.
Hired out for birthday parties/weddings to increase revenue for the village.
Internet access, higher ceilings, badminton, showers, outside space for activities as completely wasted at the moment.
More quiz nights - every quarter? Whist drives/Crib nights/Bingo. Tea dances. Children's disco.
Village Hall Garden/Woodland Area/Other Community Areas
1. These areas require ongoing and sustained maintenance. How do you feel this is best managed? A) By volunteer groups/work parties. 47 B) External contractor (i.e. extending existing village hall grass 15 cutting contract). C) General maintenance by external contractor but with 53 specific projects using volunteer resources. D) Another option (please describe your ideas below). 10
1(D) Other Options / Ideas
Heavy/hazardous/mechanised work by professionals/contractors.
HMP Hollesley work team."
Rota of local children who are doing Duke of Edinburgh scheme. Volunteer option.
Many work only leaving weekends. Pay for basic work. Volunteers used for specific projects. Same people volunteer - those who don't comment / criticise and still expect village to look as it should.
Woodland area as present using volunteers. Village Hall external contractor as paying facility and should be self supporting unless creating new areas then use volunteer labour.
Requires more info. before answering fully, however, suggest Volunteer group/work parties responsible for distinct areas with option of contractor use if necessary. Consider joint use of machinery and labour.
Barter - swap skills/abilities. Some have time to offer practical skills - others marketing events, etc.
Getting involved with specific projects - community spirit/ownership - as woodland group.
Briars need addressing with SBK - one treatment not repeated painful back.
Due to size of areas - a need for a degree of volunteer assistance. People's time restraints - vital to employ some form of contractor for ongoing maintenance - specific remit required for work required - especially in churchyard.
Village Hall Garden/Woodland Area/Other Community Areas
Other Options / Ideas ….Continued
See Suffolk Wildlife at Ashbocking - combined approach - least costly/labour intensive.
Let nature have it back, was better as it was.
Plenty of people could do this work without payment. Most villagers not working class and will not get hands dirty now.
Woodland already managed - but contractor for i.e. play area grass cutting.
"A" answered subject to a sensible level of maintenance work. Could also pay local teenagers a sensible wage.
Use probation team.
If village pulled together - enough people to keep it tidy - unfortunately, village is split rich/poor.
Needs to be costed and impact on precept identified before choices can be made.
Volunteer groups to encourage people to get to know each other and encourage "ownership"
The Churchyard
1. How would you like to see the Churchyard kept? Please note, any maintenance requires either long term volunteer support and/or investment of funds.
A) As a wild flower meadow (partially or fully). 50 B) Close cut grass throughout. 38 C) Sheep grazed. 35 D) Older areas abandoned with just some mown areas and paths. 13 E) Another option (please describe your ideas below). 11
1(E) Other Options / Ideas
Just needs to be kept "tidy-ish"
As part of community green spaces. Incl. woodland, village hall garden, etc. Sharing resources.
Wildflower meadow lovely but lot of work/resource we don't have. Close mown looks great. Mown paths/areas more in keeping but abandoned areas cut annually.
Maintained in accordance with management plan by suitable body reflecting appropriate activity based on agreed resources/funds.
Partial wildflower meadow. Close cut grass near church,
Cut grass with some wild areas for maintenance by specific interest groups. Churchyard "maintenance fund" events and regular donations.
Partial wild flower meadow.
Close cut grass but small area for wild flower meadow.
The Churchyard – Other Options / Ideas …Continued
Concerned people do not understand meadow culture and advantages. Churchyards difficult to cut. Sheep grazed needs more research. Abandoned areas become out of control, vegetation becomes large and expensive to control.
Areas cordoned off as necessary to keep grass height in check.
Sheep graze in autumn to promote wildflower sward.
As per Community Areas - any work carried out must be in line with any plans the church may have for the churchyard.
Ditto previous comments.
Close cut grass same as before.
Wildflower meadow lovely but needs a lot of support. Who would look after sheep? Cut grass worst option.
If sheep not practical at least part wild flower meadow.
Combination cut grass and wild flowers.
Has become wildlife habitat - should avoid disturbing it but important it is kept as attractive feature. Wild flower meadow would achieve both these aims.
Love sheep grazed idea - but think gates would be left open!
Wild Flower meadow-too much maintenance. Cut grass-not ecologically sound. Abandoned-messy. Sheep grazed very eco sound.
Older areas as wildflower with some mown areas and paths.
Larger areas used for picnic tables. New tree species planted - autumnal colours, bird friendly through winter, etc. Improved parking. Footpath throughout.
Partial wild flower meadow - sheep grazed and mown paths.
The Churchyard ...... Continued
2. Do you think the FPC should assist the Church, financially, in maintaining the Churchyard?
A) Yes 79 B) No 33
3. If you answered A) above, please advise whether the FPC should assist:
A) 100% 9 B) 50% 23 C) Match Funding 40* D) Another option (please indicate) 5
* From comments received it appears some respondents felt Match Funding was the same as 50%. This is not necessarily the case. With Match Funding any predetermined ratio may be agreed.
3(D) Other Options / Ideas
FPC (FF) should help facilitate the raising of funds.
Use match funding as an incentive.
Fundraising - e.g. Christian aid envelope.
Funding where needed but use probation team.
Pay for the probation team.
Church alone cannot finance the work - some assistance is required.
Assist 25%.
Church fund majority with 25% from FPC.
Question is how much will it cost in total and what can PCC afford.
The Churchyard ...... Continued
4. Are you prepared to volunteer to assist in maintaining the Churchyard?
A) Yes, I am prepared to volunteer for regular maintenance, 12 on a rota basis. B) Yes, I am prepared to volunteer for occasional 41 “project/emergency” maintenance. C) No, I am not interested in assisting. 59
Children’s Playground 1. Would you like to see the lease extended and the playground remain in its current position or moved to a different location within the village?
A) Extend lease and remain in current location. 100 B) Moved to another Location. 8 C) Do not see the need for a village playground. 6
If you answered B) above, please suggest preferred location.
1(B) Preferred Location
Extend lease or make part of Tollgate corner if it happens.
Tollgate Corner.
Great space but too close to main road - suggest village hall garden.
Current location or Tollgate Corner.
Current site - social housing? Move to centre of village (behind VH).
Tollgate Corner - use old playground for housing.
Bad manners to move - rude to Lord T who gave it to us - who do you think you are?
Move if current site not used.
Ask estate to give play area to PC for diamond jubilee - no one has asked - just assumed it will not give it.
Bigger area on opposite side of road.
Do not see need for a village playground as virtually everyone has gardens.
Little point in relocation unless used as a reason to secure land elsewhere. Need more info. on relocation costs in order to make an informed choice.
Children’s Playground….Continued 2. If you feel Framsden should have a playground, what do you think about the current equipment?
A) Should remain the same. 63 B) New/extended equipment should be installed. 37
If you answered B) above, please describe your ideas below. 2(B) Ideas and Comments
Equipment should be maintained and extended where funding available.
Zip wire. More interesting climbing frame.
Accede to children/parents to advise.
Include equipment for older children.
Wooden climbing/balancing equipment similar to in schools.
Slide for younger children.
See Codenham or Otley. Framsden old and broken so go in car elsewhere.
Climbing frame (Portman Road Pk). Smaller slide, springy animals.
MSC grants (see newspaper article attached). Author Note: no article attached to questionnaire.
Cater for younger children (toddlers) . Smaller slide - otherwise o.k.
Tree house, zip wire, tunnel.
Replace as necessary to meet safety standards and fashions.
Zip wire. Football goals instead of boards. New swings. Adventure climbing frame for toddlers. Pirate ship with sand.
Favour provision of facilities but no suggestions.
Ten Year Old Son says - Spinning pulley like Debenham. Zip Wire. Goal Posts.
Slide too high. Cannot safely assist young or disabled child up the steps then be at bottom.
Children’s Playground - Ideas and Comments...Continued
Mini skate part ramps - wouldn't have to be big.
Assault course equipment.
Climbing frame with slide, rope net, monkey bars.
Seesaw and rip slide for older children.
Existing board structures - not good use of area or attractive.
Cricket batting area? Basketball goal?
Better range of equipment i.e.. Otley, Framlingham, Brandeston, Hatcheston.
No toddler equipment is in place. Very dated, no soft play areas. Better parking, pram access, toilets, picnic area.
Tollgate Corner 1. Do you think Framsden should take over this parcel of land from MSDC?
A) Yes 71 B) No 42
2. If Yes, please indicate below how you would like to see this land used.
A) Additional parking. 12 B) Children’s playground . 11 C) Affordable/general housing. 22 D) Allotments. 30 E) Other ideas (please indicate). 28
2(E) Other Ideas and Comments
Misc. uses as needed/wanted by residents. If forced to have housing this would be best site – for a strictly limited amount!
Ditto above.
Bigger village hall.
Cannot look after land we have so what is the point of more? Please yourselves you always do.
Community - growing scheme, produce, farm shop. Preferred option: green space for people and wildlife. Fenced off for dog walkers.
Woodland Trust.
Petanque piste, village hall, parking, play area.
Village hall and playground.
Recycling centre. Tree planting.
Family housing would support nursery and school. More affordable housing for local people.
Nature reserve/woodland area.
Woodland Area.
Woodland, green space or village shop selling local goods.
Tollgate Corner – Other Ideas and Comments ...Continued
Housing or community project. children playground/parking - but worried about future use of land if current playground moved.
Views of near neighbours to this site should be given priority.
New village hall.
Wild flower meadow, pond.
Social housing. (grants).
Excellent position for VH, playground, parking - central hub near village sign.
Tennis court - if funds permit. Boules/petanque piste/s - small parking area if required.
Fenced dog area - see Sutton Heath picnic site - who would empty soil bins?
Affordable/general housing as way of raising funds for betterment of village.
Parking not needed. Already have playground. housing - rubbish. allotments - untidy.
Conservation woodland.
Farming.
One or two units of residential housing adjacent to existing dwelling. Remainder as green/mini park area with proviso that funds go towards village hall rebuild.
This area floods!!
Older generations find it difficult to keep up with house prices. Affordable housing enable older people to stay in area.
Third runway.
Allotments should there be a need indicated.
Pond, walk, tennis court.
Poss. site for village hall if people think vh should be moved.
Tennis courts.
NO affordable/general housing or allotments. Would like cricket pitch.
Poss. site for new vh and parking.
If you don't already know what you would use it for, you don’t' need it.
Do not think FPC should take over - We have enough trouble keeping up with the village hall and church but allotments if it was purchased. Grants and Funding 1. Would you like to see more houses built in Framsden to raise funds and/or encourage new people into the village?
A) Yes, but only a few. 49 B) Yes, and do not mind how many. 6 C) No, do not want to see any additional development. 61
2. If you answered C), would you be prepared to consider limited development if; (please indicate ALL that apply)
A) The development was attractive and “in keeping” with the village? 20 B) Covenants were in place to control such things as maintenance, 12 use of property, anti social behaviour, etc? C) The Parish itself owned and rented out the properties with a 20 view to obtaining an ongoing income for the village? D) No, I do not want development under any circumstances. 42
3. Are you willing to support fundraising events within the village?
A) Frequently 30 B) Sometimes 67 C) Never 17
Grants and Funding ...... Continued
4. Would you be willing to raise funds through an increase in the precept (this is part of your Council Tax bill and is currently £36.52 per year)?
A) Yes, but no more than £10.00 per year. 25 B) Yes, but no more than £20.00 per year. 25 C) Yes, but no more than……… £30.00.per year 3 £40.00 per year 1 £50.00 per year 7
D) No, I would not want to pay any more. 51
5. Some grant and similar funding is still available. However, accessing this can be complex and time consuming. Are you:
A) Able to provide specialist knowledge in this area? 2 B) Willing to spend time researching funding opportunities? 9 C) No, I am not able to assist. 105
General 1. As a resident, how do you feel about Framsden?
A) A village community you want to be part of. 85 B) Just a place to live. 22
2. Do you read the following?
Often Sometimes Never
Framsden Village Website 11 44 33 Parish Council Website 8 36 43 Church magazine 70 37 9
3. How do you keep informed of Village news/events (indicate ALL that apply)?
A) Website 27 B) Facebook 5 C) Village Notice Board 35 D) FF (Mark Felton’s) e-mail circulation 71 E) Word of mouth 88 F) Other, (please indicate) 8 G) I do not have an interest in Village news / events 8
General……Continued
4. Additional comments, suggestions or concerns Below is a summary of all general comments. These are grouped as per their questionnaire.
Speed limit - A1120. In one 6 month period of 2012 along Framsden stretch - 4 serious accidents (with injuries) and 2 incidents of vehicles leaving road /crashing through boundary fences. Police/Cllr. Alcock claim there were “no incidents”?? Crime rate unacceptable - need reduction measures - e.g. CCTV, heating oil tagging, property security marking - suggest village/police meeting to discuss. Lack of bridleways/off road riding- despite many horse owners, livery yard and equine vet. practice in village.
No additional development - roads/lanes already overloaded/dangerous. If pressure put on Framsden for housing Tollgate corner best option - village controlled (leased for ongoing income). Not poor quality/ugly as often with MSDC/private contractors. Consider how decisions will impact others/future generations.
Moving soon. Never seen playground. Don't know if MSDC should take over Tollgate Corner land. On extremities of village we don't feel connected to the point that when things are discussed in our area we are not even told about it. Problem with speed limit on A1120 - although looked at by FPC hasn't been "pushed" for. Footpath, although signed is now impassable - even though council contacted feel I am a lone voice and ignored.
Live on outskirts of "village" and see little of the "community".
It is difficult being part of the community when you don't live in centre. Unable to volunteer or assist due to advancing age! Need for speed limit on A1120 (Greggle Cottage to Boundary Farm) - 2 bad accidents recently.
Unable to assist - over 80. Support free Cafe. Q: how do you feel about Framsden? - A: "I love it" Do not want increase in precept as believe FPC have enough money in bank.
Limited development if offered FIRSTLY to local people. Parish owned and either rented or part ownership (e.g.Grundisburgh). Affordable - allow local young people to stay in area. Also use flyers through door and posters to keep informed of village news.
As a business it is different for me. Willing to contribute raffle prizes etc., - rarely asked. Have own village to support but find the email (Mark Felton - FF) the most useful source of knowledge
Do not want additional development as not enough local jobs to support it. Would consider limited development if local organisations expanded to provide employment.
General - Additional comments, suggestions or concerns ….Continued
Village Hall Garden. General area for better parking, secure area for children, overspill from hall (marquee). Extension of village events - fete outside/produce show inside. Areas allocated for planting by specific groups - veggie patch for playgroup.
New to village. "Just arrived"
Doberman as other means of keeping informed.
Already give time and money to Baptist church. No raise in precept as low income families in Framsden. Love living in Framsden and have made many friends. More footpaths - hate having to walk small children in road. Signs keeping bikes off footpaths - have been knocked into 3 times walking to school.
Indicated a few more houses in Framsden but depends on what is a few.
Increase in precept may be inappropriate in these difficult times of austerity. Willing to assist in fundraising (depending on event and purpose). Interested in improving general appearance and landscape amenity using volunteers, grants and fundraising activities. Author Note: Précis of electronic comments received from I Seager. Concern was expressed that questionnaire did not include sufficient costings/detailed explanation to enable informed choices and answers. Please contact a member of FPC if you require a copy of Mr Seager's full comments.
Unable to assist with grant research for next 2½ years. Info. of events mainly via FF e-mail. Offered thanks to FPC for questionnaire.
Enlarge VH car park gravel to side extent - provision for petanque. VH toilets and kitchen refurb.
Noise from VH when hired for private function is unacceptable - if redeveloped would like moved to Tollgate Corner.
If Tollgate Corner used to resite VH/children's playground - how feasible to have social housing on VH site? Good e.g. of social housing at Swilland - unobtrusive. Happy to volunteer - time permitting.
General - Additional comments, suggestions or concerns ….Continued
Housing on Tollgate corner would cause loss of visibility at junction and traffic bottleneck - heavy vehicle losing control on Mill Hill would do much damage to housing - house driven into there before. Author Note: diagram of planned area within questionnaire. No increase to precept – there are low income families that already assist community. Will look at researching funding opportunities independently. Would like to be part of community –but have time restraints. Would like off road footpaths - separated from road by existing hedge - field margin paths wouldn't take much to achieve.
Willing to have raise in precept dependant on what it was for!!
Live out of village - not always aware with enough notice of events.
Debenham Community Centre is better for dances/discos - better parking. Replace pews in church with folding chairs.
Provide low cost housing for local young people.
Move playground to another village.
Newcomers to village - thoroughly enjoy living here - neighbours friendly. Would hate to lose the Doberman - suggest FPC build this into future plans. If new housing raised funds feel village could absorb a few new residents. Difficult to rely on goodwill of a few residents so contracting out with support of a bigger precept makes sense.
Seen no improvements to village for last 10 years. Framsden now just a place to live - taken over by the 4x4. Could not care less about village events.
General - Additional comments, suggestions or concerns ….Continued
FPC should assist church i.e. petrol for mowers, mechanical parts that need maintenance Raise in precept difficult as £10 hard for some – for someone else it’s nothing Q: Support fundraising events – A: Depend what it is for.
Raise in precept - £10 is 27% increase - why is this required? Can everyone afford it? Q: How do you feel about Framsden? - A: Too difficult to answer. Keep informed of events at the Doberman.
Tollgate Corner Q1 - only if this gives control to Council rather than bad development by MSDC - main approach to village - awful to spoil by bad development. Only a few more houses built for families.
What is the latest information on a speed limit through the A1120 from Boundary Cottage to Cretingham crossroads!!!
How many more residents are to be in accidents on A1120. When are people going to accept there is a danger to Framsden residents - does there have to be a fatality for something to be done? Informed of events at Doberman.
Don't live in village all year round.
Unable to volunteer due to age. Will view FF e-mail list now I know about it. A1120 speed limit - am seeking 40mph (prefer 30mph). In spite of serious accidents nothing has been done. Official view seems if you are walking along the A1120 (no footpaths) and you are hit it is your fault for being there.
Tollgate Corner - shouldn't take on without clear idea of need. One more project to administer - with churchyard and woodland resources already stretched. Do we really need/want a third similar space? Additional development - Covenants totally unenforceable. Infrastructure already limited to support additional housing (lack of transport, no shop). Speeding along street has become more of an issue over recent months - speed bumps?? Believe refurbishment of village hall can happen without funding from housing development. Speed Limit - Chapel Hill. Dangerous as people go v. fast.
General - Additional comments, suggestions or concerns ….Continued
Tollgate Corner - If Framsden takes over - concern who pays/maintains - need more info. Q: Grants and Funding - money may need to be raised: Comment - Who says this? - the residents may not want change. Q: Raising funds via precept: Comment: Funds for what? Would not want to pay more until I know what it is for - NOT for housing, can apply for grants for both hall and church works. I am not able to assist - that is why the PC and PCC exist. General Q1. - A: What is this question for - how does this take forward anything. Chose to live in Framsden because it is small and rural. Who is pushing for these changes - move to a town!
Can assist fundraising events frequently through attendance.
Speed limit and stop sign on B1077 from Framsden at junction A1120. Speed limit on A1120 at junction B1077 and continue after double bend at Greggle Cottage. Informed of village events at Doberman.
Do we still possess a PCSO? NEVER see them - not aware of any improvements.
Tollgate Corner Q 1 – A: Maybe.
Affordable housing on Tollgate Corner. Some people not able to afford increase in precept. FF has been a big success in increasing village social life and should be continued.
Agree to rise in precept for repair of village hall and the church yard.
Better fencing between pub and play area. Stream holds a lot of water at times and fence damaged. If a child fell in results would be catastrophic.
Would not want to pay more precept as can't see where the money goes.
See Framsden as a village community to be part of but also just a place to live.
General - Additional comments, suggestions or concerns ….Continued
Tollgage Corner - does the village really have a need for this parcel of land? Housing - who has identified the need for new housing?
Reduce speed limit from Jockeys lane to Framsden Hall (20mph). Gulleys cleaned more often to lessen flooding. Footpaths installed where possible. Hedges cut more frequently.
Children's Playground - funding should be from parents/school events not from village as a whole. Parents have responsibility to occupy and keep safe their own children. If Tollgate Corner taken over would like to see it used as allotments. We want to be part of village and make contributions - it would be very much appreciated if other residents supported reducing traffic/speed on A1120. Realise it doesn't affect people in village but there have been incidents/accidents on this stretch of road which badly need attention - thank you. Thank you to everyone who has spent time and effort putting this document together for all of us.
Prepared to volunteer - if I can bring dog. Grants Question 5. Unable to assist at the moment. General Question 1. Framsden a community want to be part of: If people would stop the "politics" of Church against village hall. Village Notice Board: Often out of date.
Framsden Parish Council would like to thank the 118 residents who took the time to complete their questionnaires and made their thoughts, feelings and ideas known.
THANK YOU
Framsden Parish Council February, 2013
p.s Don’t forget – if you would like to be kept informed of village events, and you are not already on the Framsden Fundraiser’s e-mail circulation, please contact Mark Felton at [email protected]
For further information and electronic copies of this document go to the Parish Council website at http://framsden.onesuffolk.net/parish-plan/parish-plan-update-december-2012/.
Additional copies are available from the Clerk, Tony Hutt: Telephone: (01728) 860173 Email: [email protected]
Village Website: www.framsden.org.uk
Parish Council pages: http://framsden.onesuffolk.net