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4 Foreword

5 Introduction

6 Statistical Evidence

7 Profile of Respondents

7 Key Features of Husthwaite

8 Community Life

10 Services & Facilities

15 Housing

16 Traffic & Transport

17 Environment

19 Business

19 Sport & Recreation

20 Views of the Young People

22 Map of Husthwaite

25 Action Plan

25 Priority Issues

25 Monitoring and Evaluation of Progress

39 Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction

Over the years Husthwaite has achieved to deliver what people want, but this is Background of photos submitted, the Steering Group much, but it is essential to grasp new all part of the process. Towards the end of 2005, the Parish selected a representative sample which opportunities as they arise. I am pleased Council instigated the development of was displayed at the May event and that the decision has been taken to I hope that this is not a plan to gather a Parish Plan. In just over a year, this which stimulated lively discussion. The prepare a Parish Plan. The village is dust on the shelf, look backwards or goal has been reached, thanks to the children at the local primary school also not immune from the many changes be used mainly to resist change. It is enthusiastic and committed support of produced some wonderful 3D models of affecting rural life and needs to move a document which should be used the community. features they would like to have in the with the times. Nowadays national to manage change and, regularly village. and local government increasingly see reviewed, point the way to projects and The Steering Group parish plans as the key to the way ahead. partnerships which benefit Husthwaite. Peter Davison was asked by the Parish The May event was attended by over The Plan is of relevance to everybody Council to lead a Steering Group made 100 people. They were each asked to who lives or works in the parish but its Finally I would like to thank all up of volunteers which has worked post comments on the photographs and recommendations will only be turned residents, the staff and children of together since the end of February 2006. models and on a largescale map of the into action if people and organisations Husthwaite Primary School and the Its remit was to: parish. All comments were then reviewed work together. local businesses for their enthusiastic H devise and implement a consultation and used in drafting the questionnaire input to this very important project, process to ensure that it raised all the issues of Clear priorities have emerged based on not forgetting everyone involved in H review the results of the consultation concern. the views of residents. The challenge the Parish Plan Steering Group who process now is how to move forward with the have spent many hours collating all the H turn those results into the Parish Plan. The questionnaire was distributed to Action Plan in order to bring about information to produce this Plan for Progress has been reported regularly in every household in the parish. 140 of improvements through local initiatives, your village. It is surprising what can be the Newsletter. 165 were returned – a fantastic response partnership working, lobbying key achieved when a rural community sets its and one well above the average for authorities and exploring potential mind to the task and I wish Husthwaite Funding questionnaires of this nature. Interest sources of funding. every success in implementing its Plan. A successful bid for funding to develop was widespread and the process seems to the Parish Plan resulted in an award have further enriched what was already a Please do not dismiss the Plan as yet of £2,550 from Yorkshire Rural very strong community spirit. another example of the never ending Community Council. A further £300 was stream of instructions telling us all what contributed by the Parish Council. Most Using all the material received during to do. This is different. For once we have of the total of £2850 was spent on the the consultation processes, the steering a document produced by the community Consultation Launch and printing costs. group produced the Parish Plan reflecting for the community, not one imposed the general views of the community. The from above. Of course this brings Consultation final village consultation was again well its own challenges, especially when Percy Featherstone Involvement of the whole community supported with around 60 in attendance. negotiating with service providers such Member, Hambleton District Council – always a high priority – was achieved This occasion presented an opportunity as the County or District Councils White Horse Ward primarily through a photographic project, to share the results of the questionnaire, a Consultation Launch event in the distribute copies of the Consultation village hall in May 2006, an extensive Draft, talk through key features and questionnaire in July 2006 and a final receive comments and questions. village consultation in January 2007. The next step In April, over 50 disposable cameras It is hoped that the Plan will help inform were circulated to a wide variety of all strategic planning for Husthwaite and village residents. They were asked to give added weight to grant applications take pictures of aspects of the parish for a wide variety of projects. which they liked or disliked and aspects of other villages which they would like It is important to emphasise that the to see in Husthwaite. From the hundreds Plan is not the end product – it is a

  steering mechanism. Implementation of the objectives listed in the action Profile of respondents to questionnaire plan is the key to making real progress, maintaining what is good and ensuring Age profile that Husthwaite becomes an even better place in which to live. The overall Age 0-4 5-16 17-20 21-39 40-64 65+ responsibility for delivery, monitoring of progress and reporting to the community Males 18 32 13 23 66 31 will now be undertaken by the Parish Council. Females 10 22 4 23 71 40

Finally, sincere appreciation must Total 28 54 17 46 137 71 be expressed to everyone who has contributed in any way to this plan. Grand Total: 353

Statistical evidence Work/training/voluntary activities (excluding school education) Mode of travel The 2005 estimates for parish Failure to respond to any question could population give Husthwaite 410. be for a variety of reasons, for example In Parish 56 Car/Van/Car share 166 Questionnaires were completed by uncertainty or indifference or even 353. This response rate strongly ‘questionnaire fatigue’! The Steering Within 10 miles 79 Motor cycle/moped 4 endorses the validity of the outcome Group has tried to gauge support for as a true expression of the views of the any action not only by the questionnaire Over 10 miles away 71 Private Bus 1 inhabitants of Husthwaite, as does the responses but also by comments made household response referred to above. throughout the consultation process. Frequency Service Bus 6

Response Rate Use of Results Daily 116 Bicycle 9 Of the 165 questionnaires delivered, Given the length of the questionnaire 140 completed copies were returned and the level of response, it is Weekly 51 Walk 18 – a response rate of 84.8%. The main not practicable to include all the questionnaire was to be answered by questionnaire results in the Plan Less often 8 Other (mostly work at home) 5 every adult (aged 16 and above) in each or to refer to every comment made household. The maximum number of throughout the consultation process. possible responses on any of the 33 However, all results and comments questions therefore was 271. A separate have been recorded and are available questionnaire was attached to obtain for inspection from the Parish Council. the views of young people (aged 15 and Where appropriate they will be passed Key features of Husthwaite below). on to the relevant people or body charged with implementation of the Geographical location Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village Use of Statistics Action Plan. Husthwaite is situated in an elevated is a designated Conservation Area and is Actual numbers have been used position on the east side of the Vale of adjacent to the North Yorkshire Moors throughout for responses to individual York – four miles north of Easingwold National Park. questions. Varying response rates and and two miles east of the A19 – and is low numbers could in some cases be easily accessible to the main service areas History misleading if expressed in percentage of Easingwold and Thirsk. The name, Husthwaite or ‘Hus thveit’ terms. Similarly, references to a came from the age of Scandinavian ‘majority’ relate only to the number of Part of the parish is within the nationally settlement and means ‘house in the people answering a question. designated Howardian Hills Area of clearing’. The nucleus of Husthwaite

  grew up beside the old Saxon settlement undulating countryside which gives the Sources of information on the village? Improvements people would like to of ‘Baxebi’ which is mentioned in the village a particularly rural atmosphere. There are high levels of satisfaction with see in Husthwaite? great Domesday Inquisition of 1087. The myriad of footpaths and bridleways present arrangements. The amount and The greatest matters of concern were: At the time of the Norman Conquest, in and around the village are much used. quality of information was considered to the vill of Husthwaite was gifted to the There are also a number of ‘green areas’ be adequate by 223 people. Just 4 were Better roads/pavements 132 Archbishop of York and it remained within the village boundaries which add not satisfied. church property until the 19th Century. to the rural charm. More facilities for the young 132 Newsletter 196 Village landmarks Community spirit Slower traffic 123 Husthwaite today reflects its ancient Husthwaite is characterised by its strong The Link 187 history and traditions. There is a rich sense of community. It is fortunate to Better bus service 113 variety of architectural styles. The have a primary school, church and Word of mouth 185 parish church of St Nicholas, built in chapel, village store and ‘The Roasted Regular police presence 87 the 12th Century from locally quarried Pepper’ pub/restaurant, together with Shop window 107 brown stone, is at the heart of the mobile services provided by the milkman More for senior citizens 59 village. It occupies the dominant site and butcher. Many people willingly Noticeboards 86 at the centre of the village where Low volunter their time and energy to a Less anti-social behaviour 26 Street, High Street and The Nookin meet variety of activities. A wide range of Leaflets 73 at the village green. For many, this is social events takes place, often in the the spiritual and dynamic heart of the village hall, and these are well supported. Local Press 42 village, loved and valued by both its The big celebratory occasions have residents and visitors. From its centre, been magnificent – most recently the Website 7 the curved flow of the ancient lines of pantomime and whole-village parties to dwellings give character to the village mark the Millennium and the Queen’s scene. Golden Jubilee. This warmth and concern for others makes Husthwaite a The quality of service from key public bodies given to the parish Rural setting very special place in which to live. Husthwaite is surrounded by beautiful Very good Good Average Poor Don’t know

NYCC 9 50 87 56 37

Community life Hambleton DC 7 15 89 37 26

The first few questions in the Parish Council 12 77 70 28 39 questionnaire touched on a wide variety Surrounding countryside 225 of topics which were developed in more Police 0 36 56 78 46 detail elsewhere. Quality of life 192

Friendly people 172 What people like about living in Respondents were asked what more the Emerging Priorities Husthwaite? Parish Council could do for them. The Community spirit 140 There was a huge response to this points most commonly recurring were: H Seek a more visible and regular question confirming that the residents H to be more open Easy to travel out 105 police presence in the village of Husthwaite really appreciate their H to be more businesslike H Involve the Parish Council in the village. Key features were the quality of H to communicate more effectively Attractive village 200 findings of this survey life and the fact that Husthwaite is an H to be more proactive H Increase dialogue between Parish attractive friendly village set in lovely H to seek more consultation with the Primary School 100 Council and village countryside. village in pursuing planning matters, traffic problems, environmental concerns Church/Chapel 100 The top features selected were: H to be representative and enlightened on rural issues

  The village shop Community provision Services and facilities The village shop plays an important part The most-wanted community services in the life of the community. It is a venue were Crime Village Hall where residents meet for exchanging Asked if crime or the fear of crime was The Hall and some of its activities news as well as purchasing provisions. More social events 75 an important issue in the parish, 140 are managed by a committee which people answered ‘No’ and 93 ‘Yes’. is currently developing a renovation Frequency of use Local emergency help 56 plan. It is noted that the priorities in (excluding paper delivery) Neighbourhood Watch the emerging plans match most of the More public seats 30 The Neighbourhood Watch improvement priorities expressed below. Daily 15 arrangements seem to be satisfactory, Volunteer car scheme 26 though a more regular flow of What improvements would you like to Every few days 74 information was requested. A higher see to village hall? More carers/befrienders 18 police profile would be appreciated. Weekly 57 External Appearance 180 Better disabled access 13 Education Less often 105 Would you use the following if provided? Parking Provision 165 Holiday playscheme: 28 Other suggestions were for more dog Playgroup: 16 Kitchen 62 Developing the service provided by the litter bins, a monthly cinema in the Nursery school: 16 shop: village hall and a welcome pack. Other suggestions were a lunch club, an Multi-use facilities 57 A total of 56 people offered comments. after-school group, a teenage facility and The most common suggestions were: Church and Chapel a playing field. Heating 45 H offer post office services [12] Appreciation of the services they offer H stock local produce [9] are in order of preference ‘The primary school is a credit to Lighting 45 H provide a wider range of goods [7] the village’ reflects the general view H modernise/introduce self-service [5] Historic buildings 155 of respondents. ‘A well run school Internal appearance 45 H incorporate off-licence sales [3] achieving good reports’ sums up many H consider altering opening hours, Weddings/baptisms/funerals 148 replies. Toilets 37 perhaps late on one night [3] H offer a delicatessen selection [3]. Community activities 111 A need for shared facilities and funding Disabled access 32 between school and village for recreation Other suggestions were fresh bread, dry Worship 103 and leisure was a repeated comment. cleaning, home made cakes, external One major concern was the problem of Would you be in favour of a new village facelift, chill cabinet, over the counter None of these 21 parking at school. hall eventually being built on the same medicine, Sunday papers, free-range site? Yes: 135, No: 95 eggs, a notice board showing special Links between school and community offers and advertisement of home People identified their involvement with Asked about links between school and Frequency of use of the village hall delivery. church and chapel as follows community, a considerable number of respondents wished to explore shared Weekly 7 Undoubtedly the most popular request is Weekly 27 facilities. for post office services. Monthly 45 Monthly 27 Provision of Health Services Included in the comments were many The services of a doctor was the most Less often 147 indicating appreciation of the long hours Less often 123 numerous request followed by a lesser worked by the owners, Mr and Mrs demand for a chiropodist and dentist. Never 26 Dowson. Their service to the community Never 40 Mobile services were advocated by some. is best summed up in one comment: ‘They do a splendid job’.

10 11 Wheelie bin service At the community launch, the significant Street lighting Street cleaning The wheelie bin service, introduced in contributions to the community by VERY GOOD 13 VERY GOOD 10 2004, for collecting domestic and garden the butcher and the milkman were GOOD 79 GOOD 36 waste seems to have been generally well particularly acknowledged. AVERAGE 83 AVERAGE 92 received by the community. Comments POOR 65 POOR 86 on improvements to the service were External provision of utilities and DON’T KNOW 5 DON’T KNOW 17 made by 75 people. The highest demand services was for The results of the question on services were ranked from very good to poor Weekly black bin collection 29 and ‘don’t know’. Between 216 and Road maintenance Gritting 253 people responded to each question. VERY GOOD 4 VERY GOOD 5 More kerbside recycling 22 The results are depicted in the charts GOOD 23 GOOD 45 opposite (showing the actual numbers AVERAGE 54 AVERAGE 74 Weekly green bin collection in summer 6 in each category). Generally the POOR 164 POOR 110 mains water supply, mains sewerage, DON’T KNOW 3 DON’T KNOW 5 Larger/more black bins 5 electricity supply, refuse collection, postal delivery and TV reception ranked Reliable collection service for blue bags 4 highly. However, services to do with Snow clearance street lighting and the roads (street VERY GOOD 1 cleaning, maintenance, snow clearance GOOD 22 Others commented on the excellence and gritting) were much more poorly AVERAGE 76 of the service, the hazard to users of rated. Mobile phone reception was not POOR 134 pavements on collection day and on considered to be particularly good whilst DON’T KNOW 10 the need for a more rapid procedure to broadband was thought to be better. The replace broken or damaged bins. fire, ambulance and hospital transport services were mainly considered to be General facilities good, although a large proportion were Mobile phone reception Broadband People were asked about their usage of ‘don’t knows’ reflecting little or no VERY GOOD 25 VERY GOOD a wide range of services and facilities. contact with them. 24 GOOD 63 GOOD Some have been mentioned already, the 57 AVERAGE 58 AVERAGE 36 others were as follows POOR 70 POOR 18 DON’T KNOW 15 DON’T KNOW 83 Service/ Recycling Post Telephone Mobile Mobile Litter usage Bins box box library butcher bins

Daily 8 31 0 n/a 2 17 Fire Service Ambulance Service

Weekly 85 150 0 10 79 36 VERY GOOD 14 VERY GOOD 29 GOOD 42 GOOD 38 Monthly 57 33 3 14 25 11 AVERAGE 19 AVERAGE 25 POOR 0 POOR 5 Less Often 26 18 11 9 41 69 DON’T KNOW 142 DON’T KNOW 122

Never 44 20 203 175 80 72 Hospital transport

VERY GOOD 8 GOOD 26 AVERAGE 13 POOR 2 DON’T KNOW 167

12 13 Mains Water Supply Mains Sewerage Housing VERY GOOD 88 VERY GOOD 76 GOOD 122 GOOD 118 Residents were asked whether Affordable housing AVERAGE 31 AVERAGE 24 they wanted to see new housing in Asked about the level of affordable POOR 4 POOR 0 DON’T KNOW 5 DON’T KNOW 11 Husthwaite. The response was: housing required in the next 12 years, Yes: 101, No: 125 the response was:

A total of 19 people, some in the same 0-5 houses 82 Electricity Supply Refuse Collection household, knew someone wanting to VERY GOOD 62 VERY GOOD 41 return to Husthwaite. 6-10 houses 53 GOOD 136 GOOD 116 AVERAGE 44 AVERAGE 69 Housing development 11-20 houses 18 POOR 0 POOR 24 Responses covering housing issues were: DON’T KNOW 2 DON’T KNOW 1 Over 20 houses 9 Expansion would adversely affect the character of the village 128 Don’t know 51

Postal Delivery TV Reception Building should be confined to VERY GOOD 74 VERY GOOD 51 small infill plots 122 Comments at the launch emphasised GOOD 131 GOOD 116 that the present character of the village AVERAGE 39 AVERAGE 64 Village is already large enough 120 should be maintained. POOR 7 POOR 18 DON’T KNOW 2 DON’T KNOW 2 Increased traffic problems 68 Emerging priorities

Services not able to support expansion 59 H Clarify ‘affordable housing’ H Regulate any new developments H Infill housing development only Types of new housing H Style of housing – in keeping with rural character of village New housing must fit village character 180

Affordable housing for first time buyers only 105

More rented housing 38 Emerging priorities In all price ranges 18 H Be proactive in investigating shared suggestions for further improvements facilities between village and school H Inform parish council and village H Examine ways of improving parking hall committee of desire for more social at school for staff, parents and visitors events H Investigate possibility of mobile H Request weekly black bin collection health care services H Request increased kerbside recycling H Publicise the village hall committee’s H Request improved road maintenance improvement plan H Request improved snow clearance H Consider new thinking on provision H Request improved gritting service of post office services in village H Seek more regular street cleaning H Inform village shop regarding

14 15 Traffic and transport Environment

Level of concern about traffic in There is no doubt that the people Features of special value Husthwaite: Yes 185, No 55 More Frequent 31X to York 81 living in Husthwaite love their village’s beautiful rural setting and they wish Village green 199 A further 92 comments were made about Use of mini or midi buses 75 to see it carefully managed. Questions worrying aspects, the chief of which were: about the local environment attracted Rural aspect 189 H speeding traffic [63] Market day service to Thirsk 55 some of the largest response rates, H congestion at school [43] revealing an awareness of the issues. Beacon Banks 175 Bus stop signs 50 Worst danger spots Protecting and improving the local Heritage buildings 163 All roads in and around Husthwaite Community transport (car scheme) 42 environment were mentioned but especially the area H a caring considerate approach [7] Kendrew Green 148 around school. The Nookin and Malton Bus shelters 32 H undergrounding overhead lines [6] Street were other areas of concern. H maintaining and preserving village East View Green 139 Low floor/easy access 21 open spaces [6] Worst parking problems H planting more trees and protecting Pub 136 H around school [82] H village hall [21] More frequent Helmsley bus 13 grass verges to encourage flora and H Nookin [20] H shop [11] fauna [4] Conservation area 135 H attention to dog fouling [4] Concerns about village pavements Yes No H period village street lighting [3] War memorial 134 H roads without pavements [128] H overgrown hedges etc [118] Traffic calming measures Other suggestions included a village Cemetery 120 H condition of kerb edges [116] and signs 109 118 litter pick, control of bonfires, more H condition of surfaces [103] recycling, a quiet period in the week, H poor lighting [80] Proper passing places on reducing noise pollution, limiting heavy Features which detract H parking on pavements [72] narrow roads 173 48 vehicles, clearing cemetery grass, caring H pavements too narrow [36] for buildings of character, sensitive Dog mess 155 Conservation of management of the beck and better Comments were made about more grass verges 151 72 vermin control. Litter 134 frequent gutter cleaning, parking on verges and broken walls. Difficulty travelling to Open spaces Dirty Signs 120 services (facilities) Emerging priorities All the ‘green’ areas within the village outside Husthwaite 30 206 were mentioned. The most popular were Overhead wires 116 the Village Green followed by Kendrew H Take measures to reduce speeding Using present bus Green. Respondents also value the local Derelict Buildings 81 traffic (although not a clear majority service at least monthly 31 204 walks with their views of open space to introduce specific traffic calming surrounding the village. ‘Open spaces measures) within the village are precious if the Other features of special value were the H Solve problems caused by parking The bus service village is to remain rural’ illustrates the work of the milkman, the presence of at school during drop off/pick up Many people not currently using the bus prevailing view. the church and the churchyard. Features periods service regularly voted for improvements: which detracted were seen as garden H Examine danger spots in village fires, aircraft noise around the village, with a view to improving traffic flow/ Building styles Clearer/displayed timetables 85 Emphasis on traditional building styles barking dogs, blocked road drains, fly- parking and materials was favoured by 82 posting, clutter of signs, the deteriorating H Explore the possibility of providing Early morning service to York 82 people, whilst 12 did not. war memorial inscription, pylons and the passing places on single track roads presence of intensive livestock sheds. Regular late afternoon return H Encourage greater use of public from York 82 transport

16 17 Environment (continued) Business

Better street lighting Scope for small scale employment One other suggestion was gardening. Most requested areas for improved Ponds/wetlands 74 There was considerable support for lighting were: further small scale employment in Assisting existing local businesses H Low Street [11] H High Street [8] Species conservation schemes 68 Husthwaite [158 people]. ‘Use it or lose it’ H Village Hall [3] H Gibbet Hill [3] Many respondents emphasized greater H The Nookin [3] Post office services 128 support should be given to the shop, the The volume of comments indicates butcher and the milkman. Other local Litter bins that this is a subject of major concern. Tearoom 78 businesses were also mentioned. It was The most requested locations were: Other suggestions were environmental suggested that a post office could include H Bottom of East View [11] schemes on farms, organic farming and Farm Diversification 74 printing and photographic facilities and H School [9] H Village Hall [3] gardening, bat and owl boxes. a good broadband connection. Art/Craft studio and shop 64 Dog waste bins Village Design Statement Emerging priorities The most requested locations were: A Village Design Statement is a way of Tourist accommodation 57 H Cemetery [5] H Low Street [3] coordinating responses to environmental H Profile our local businesses in H Bottom of East View [3] change. The statement would: Light industry 53 the newsletter to encourage greater H At start of bridleways [3] H be prepared locally, in consultation support with Hambleton DC Anything which creates jobs 48 H Investigate the provision of post Road grit bins H describe the distinctive character of office services These were requested for Highthorne Husthwaite Motor garage 32 H Encourage development of small- Lane and The Nookin. H set out principles to guide scale employment conservation and change Recycling H be written to influence architects, The most widely mentioned developers and residents improvement suggestions were: H be used in assessing planning H Separate collections of plastic [39] applications Sport and recreation H Better access to collection point [18] H be recommended to Hambleton DC as H Extension of kerbside collection [7] a reference document Intended use of facilities if provided The few additional comments made H Separate collection of cardboard [10] expressed an urgent need to: H develop sports and play facilities Emerging priorities Adult Education Classes 101 Others were collection of clothes, H make more use of the village hall for Tennis Courts 84 classes etc – ‘the village could be a centre electrical equipment, garden waste, H Manage/protect village open spaces of leisure and lifelong learning’ telephone directories and a more reliable H Investigate possibility of under– Fitness classes 77 H engender regular volunteer support blue bag service. grounding power and telephone lines for all village activities planned – this H Increase number of dog litter bins Playing field 73 ‘cannot be taken for granted’ How to improve the rural setting of H Review provision of street lighting Husthwaite H Renovate war memorial Children’s Play Equipment 54 H Improve access to recycling area Footpaths and public rights of way A total of 63 people offered comment Attention to field boundary H Investigate extension of recycling to Football pitch 50 and a majority identified the need for hedging and walls 106 include cardboard and plastics regular trimming of trees and hedges and H Request more kerbside collections All weather surface 49 cutting back of weeds. Other suggestions Tree/woodland planting 102 H Emphasise use of traditional styles included a need to maintain or replace and materials when considering future Teen shelter 18 signs, provide pavements where they are Nature conservation areas 101 developments needed in the village and ask landowners H Arrange regular cleaning of road A footpath map, a kickwall and yoga to preserve public rights of way. A local Wildlife conservation measures 96 signs were also mentioned. walk book was suggested. Dog owners

18 19 Village Hall (Sport and recreation continued) The village hall was mainly used for birthday parties, drama and youth club. were expected to keep their dogs under Ten said they did not use it at all. control and pick up dog mess. What sport/recreational facilities Emerging priorities would you like in the village? The most popular facilities would be a H Consider provision of a recreation sports pitch [16], tennis court [14], play area area/park [12] and playground (with H Invite village hall committee to swings etc) [11]. draw up programme of clubs and classes which might be run The need to prevent any such facilities H Ensure footpaths and bridleways are being fouled by dogs and/or vandalised carefully maintained all year was highlighted. H Suggest Parish Council investigate provision of pavements in certain areas of village Clubs etc attended outside Husthwaite Most of the young people attended sports and other activities outside the Views of the young people village, in particular swimming, tennis, football, cricket and brownies/rainbows. Response rate Profile of young people An ‘Issues for Young People’ question responding to Green Sheet 16 had been involved in a drama group sheet (‘the green sheet’) was circulated or village pantomime. to all households with the main Age/Sex Under 6 6-10 11-15 questionnaire and was intended to be completed by any persons under 16. The Boy 1 6 11 views of 31 young people were reflected in the responses given. Girl 1 6 6

The overwhelming concern of the young people who returned the Green What do you like and dislike about Sheet was that there was very little to living in Husthwaite? do in Husthwaite. This was reflected in The young people appreciated most the responses to the questionnaire and in rural setting [12], the walks [7] and the comments made at the May event. All quiet [7]. The shop and the school were were agreed that there was a real need to also popular [8]. On the down side, the provide activities and facilities for young lack of anything to do was the most people so that they did not just ‘hang persistent complaint [9], followed by around’. litter [6], overgrown grass/hedges [5], dog mess [4] and the state of the village All the questions in the Green Sheet were hall [4]. open questions inviting young people to comment freely. One comment summed up the frustration of the teenagers: ‘There is nowhere for teenagers to meet. Wherever we go we are unwelcome and frequently branded anti-social or thought to be misbehaving when we are not.’

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Priority issues The following are the Key Issues arising from the results of the Parish Plan Questionnaire (in alphabetical order):

l Highway/pavement maintenance (including winter treatment) l Passing places on narrow roads l Public transport improvements l Recreation Field development l School Parking problems l Village Design Statement l Village Hall renovations and programme of events l Conserve rural setting

Monitoring Having formally adopted the Parish Plan, the implementation of the Action Plan becomes the and evaluation responsibility of the Parish Council. of progress In order to ensure effective and systematic attention to the priorities identified and actions recommended, appropriate arrangements for gauging progress and reporting on developments to the community will be necessary. The following procedures are recommended:

l Production, by the Parish Council, of Delivery Plan detailing how priorities are to be addressed and progress monitored l Report on progress/difficulties at each meeting of the Parish Council (item on each agenda) l Use of Newsletter and Website to keep everyone informed l Submission of full, written report by the Parish Council for discussion following an Annual Parish Meeting l Procurement of regular reports from other parish organisations with a stake in delivering and/or reviewing the Plan

Although the Parish Plan indicates priorities and possible timescales, the monitoring and review process may suggest adjustments to the delivery programme.

25 abbreviations used in the action plan Priority Evidence Partner Action Recommended Issues and Year 1: 2007/8 AONB Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Funding Year 2: 2008/9 CSP Community Safety Partnership Agencies Year 3: 2009/10 EVF Easingwold Villages Forum HDC Hambleton District Council 1 l High Regard for School in the Parish PC Year 1 onwards LDF Local Development Framework (successor to Local Plan) School- l Concern about School Run/Parking School l Investigate more shared use of LSP Local Strategic Partnership Community l Potential for Dual Use of School NYCC school premises for Adult Education MCC Methodist Church Council Links Playing Field and future Village classes and social events Playing Field l Seek school contribution NYCC North Yorkshire County Council [see also 16, l Young Persons involvement in to Recreation Field/Play Area NYPFA North Yorkshire Playing Fields Association 22, 28, 30, preparation of Parish Plan developments PC Husthwaite Parish Council 31, 32] l School Functions welcome village l Invite school to design Village PCC Parochial Church Council residents Christmas Card and assist with other

PHT Primary Healthcare Trust Community life village projects RHE Rural Housing Enabler RSL Registered Social Landlord 2 l 75 respondents would attend more VHC Year 1 onwards RTP Hambleton/Richmondshire Rural Transport Partnership Social Events events if provided PC/PCC/ l Consider expanding ‘Soup’n’Pud’ TCWG Thirsk Community Woodlands Group l 59 respondents would like to see MCC/EVF into a more frequent Luncheon club

VDS Village Design Statement [see also 11] more events for senior citizens Age l Consider Community Transport and/ Concern or Volunteer Car Scheme VHC Village Hall Committee Pub l Liaise with pub regarding closer YRCC Yorkshire Rural Community Council RTP integration between pub and YWT Yorkshire Wildlife Trust community

3 l 202 respondents value Husthwaite PCC Year 1 onwards Husthwaite Quality of Life MCC l Produce comprehensive Information l 140 respondents value existing information on all village activities Pack for Community Spirit and organisations with contact residents l Need to support local businesses details l Incorporate Business Directory l Prepare loose-leaf pack of information l Include same information on website l Ensure new residents receive pack

4 Good quality website but low level of PC Year 1 onwards Website usage by residents suggests scope for Webmaster l Consider extended use of web site expanding content Village for village business directory, offer [see also organisat- secure pages to each organisation, 10, 11, 26, ions provide links to higher authorities, 27] travel information etc

action plan notes 5 Requests for increased liaison PC Year 1 onwards Consultation between PC and community where l PC to consider more formal 1. The Plan is not set out in priority order. on planning possible liaison with affected persons before applications responding to HDC/NYCC 2. Issues are cross-referenced where appropriate. l Better use of notice board to 3. Action Year 1: 2007/8; Action Year 2: 2008/9; Action Year 3: 2009/10 [see also 27] convey information and invite 4. Proposed Lead Agencies are highlighted in bold print in column 3 comment

26 27 Priority Evidence Partner Action Recommended 9 l 146 respondents use village shop at Local Year 1 onwards Issues and Retail least weekly businesses l Consult village shop on outcome of Funding Services l many suggestions made for PC questionnaire Agencies development of service offered by YRCC l Explore initiatives which promote [see also 26, village shop village shop and other local 27] l 106 respondents use the mobile businesses 6 l 87 respondents want a more PC Year 1 onwards butcher monthly/more often l Consider possibility of outreach Law and regular police presence NY l Inform NY Police and l 128 respondents requested part-time Post Office in secure Order l 78 respondents thought that the Police Neighbourhood Watch of reinstatement of post office services premises Parish receives a ‘poor’ service from Neighbour- questionnaire results the police although the majority felt hood Watch l Renew pressure for more visable that crime/fear of crime is not an LSP police presence in village 10 l Desire for PC to consult/ PC Year 1 important issue overall in Husthwaite l Invite Police to attend PC meetings Communi- communicate better EVF l PC to implement Action Plan l Good level of satisfaction with regularly cation l Limited use of village website by NYCC recommendations Neighbourhood Watch Scheme; some l Support initiatives for improved residents Service l Feedback questionnaire results to suggestions for improvements sport and youth recreational facilities. [see also 4, l Majority consider mobile phone Providers service providers with high ratings l 26 respondents wished to see less l Promote Neighbourhood Watch 26 ] reception to be average or poor l Initiate open parish meetings anti-social behaviour regularly via newsletter and website l Majority consider broadband service l Develop website potential l Keep position under review to be good or very good Year 2

Services and Facilities l Modest use of mobile library l Seek improvements to mobile l 181 respondents use post boxes phone reception 7 l Figures show a high level of PC Year 1 weekly or more often l PC to continue to monitor Post Box Emergency satisfaction with Ambulance, Fire and Fire Service l Inform Ambulance, Fire and collection times with P.O. and clarify Services Hospital Transport Services NHS Trusts Hospital Transport providers of policy on changes l 56 respondents wish to see a local LSP outcome of survey and ask to l Promote mobile library service in emergency help service Volunteers consulted about any proposed newsletter and on notice boards changes to levels of service Year 3 l Discuss formation of local area l Consider community access to (joint villages) ‘First Responders’ Unit broadband enabled internet service with EVF, LSP and Ambulance Service Year 2 onwards l Village to participate in ‘First 11 l 180 respondents wish to see VHC/PC Year 1 Responders’ voluntary service Community external appearance of village hall YRCC l Publicise and implement VHC plan Buildings / improved HDC of suggested improvements Activities l 165 respondents wish to see PCC l PCC/MCC be invited to consider 8 l House price inflation causes PC Year 1 improved parking provision at village MCC scope for increased use of church Affordable problems for first-time buyers RSL l Review results of 2004 HDC survey [see also 2, hall NYCC buildings for community purposes Housing l 19 respondents knew of someone HDC against questionnaire results 4, 32] l Widespread recognition of recent Lifelong l VHC to consider programme of wishing to return to live in Husthwaite RHE l Discuss principle of developing a internal improvements to village hall Learning adult education provision and discuss [see also 23] l 105 respondents agreed that small scheme only l 135 respondents favour eventual Volunteers with NYCC and providers affordable housing should be built for l Inform and consult village village hall rebuild on same site l Use newsletter and website to first-time buyers only l PC to discuss possible scheme with l 111 respondents value church and inform community and determine/ l 84 respondents consider that 0-5 RHE and give support in principle, affordable houses should be built subject to siting etc. chapel for their community links stimulate demand

over the next 12 years with a further Year 2 l Young People demand for Year 2 onwards somewhere to go/something to do l PC to consider ‘Teen-Zone’ 53 favouring 5-10 houses and 27 l RSL to be identified l 101 respondents would use adult development favouring over 10 houses in the same l RSL to seek planning permission in

period. consultation with RHE education classes if provided l If positive demand for adult l 77 respondents would attend education classes, VHC to identify l Arrange funding with RSL Year 3 onwards fitness classes if provided costs, premises and course leaders l Run trial classes l RSL to construct l Publish annual programmes l PC to seek nomination rights

28 29 Priority Evidence Partner Action Recommended 15 l 173 respondents support NYCC Year 1 Issues and Passing installation of passing places CSP l PC to inform NYCC of Funding Places l 151 respondents wanted PC questionnaire results Agencies on Single conservation of verges associated with AONB l Liaise with adjacent parishes and Track Roads passing place construction Conservation seek to work jointly l Visual evidence of mud, erosion, Group (new) l Invite overall proposals for 12 l 150 respondents use the village HDC Year 1 Grass verges potholes, flooding and loss of habitat Carlton Road and Malton Street Waste recycling bins at least monthly PC l PC to work through EVF to put conservation/ caused by over-running l Agree scheme(s) Recycling l 157 respondents regard HDC’s EVF case to HDC for full kerbside recycling reinstatement Year 2 and refuse collection service as above collection service or extra recycling l Construct two passing places Collection average bins to include plastics and cardboard [See also 16, l 400m of verge conserved l Demand for expanded recycling l Publicise outcome in newsletter/ 24, 25] associated with passing place opportunities including increased website construction kerbside collection, better access to Year 2 onwards l Invite proposals for other schemes existing facility and additional wheelie l Review siting of recycling facilities in parish bin collections and consider alternative locations l Agree scheme(s) l Improve access to existing site if it Year 3 is to become permanent. l Construct two further passing places 13 l 81 respondents want more frequent NYCC Year 1 l Further 400m of verge conserved Bus Services service to York PC l Liaise with other nearby villages on associated with passing place (particularly l 82 respondents want early bus to RTP 31X route construction Route 31X) York Operator/ l Propose joint villages traffic and l Continue rolling programme of l 82 respondents want late afternoon Traffic transport working group works [See also 32] return from York And l Identify more precise requirements l 55 respondents want a market day Transport l Present case to NYCC/Operator 16 Individual sites/roads identified by NYCC Year 1 service to Thirsk Working Year 2 Danger Spots Questionnaire respondents as: CSP l PC to inform NYCC/CSP of Group l Invite NYCC/Operator to open on Local l bends on road to A19, PC questionnaire results (new) meeting to discuss options Roads l Carlton Road, EVF l Invite proposals for Low St/route l Explore consequent route/timetable l Easingwold Road, to A19 options [see also 1, l Highthorne Lane, l Consult village l Consider case for community Traffic and Transport and Traffic 15,21,22] l Low St (particularly near School), Year 2 transport scheme l Malton St l Commence improvements on Low Year 3 l The Nookin St/route to A19 l Enhance 2009/10 Timetable l PC to identify remaining priorities l Invite further proposals and 14 l 85 respondents want displayed NYCC Year 1 onwards consult village Bus Timetable timetables PC l PC to continue to pursue provision Year 3 onwards and Bus Stop l 50 respondents want specific bus RTP of bus stop(s) and timetable display l Improvement works on Low locations stops St/route to A19 l Lobby NYCC/CSP for further schemes

17 l 148 respondents consider existing NYCC Year 1 Street provision to be average or poor PC l PC to agree priority locations and Lighting l 80 respondents concerned about CSP make recommendations to CSP poor lighting of pavements l Publicise arrangements for l New or additional lighting reporting non-functioning lights requested for specific sites Year 2 l Lobby CSP/NYCC to implement schemes of improvement Year 3 onwards l Install improvements and review

30 31 Priority Evidence Partner Action Recommended 22 l 82 respondents concerned about School Year 1 Issues and Parking school-related parking problems PC l Report questionnaire results to Funding Problem l 72 respondents concerned about CSP CSP/NYCC Agencies near School parking on pavements NYCC l PC to host meeting of interested l extensive identification of school parties [See also 1, area as having the worst parking l Consider in conjunction with 18 l 134 respondents consider snow NYCC Year 1 16,19, 21, problems in Husthwaite playing field project Snow clearance to be ‘poor’ PC l Lobby NYCC with requests for 30, 31] l Discuss ‘Safe Routes to School’ Clearance/ l 110 respondents consider gritting to CSP improvement options with NYCC Road Gritting be ‘poor’ l Work jointly with Coxwold and Year 2 onwards l New Grit boxes requested for Raskelf PCs. l specific sites Year 2 Consult on options, including related traffic calming l Make proposals to and seek l support from NYCC Area Committee. Construction works and Year 3 onwards monitoring of effectiveness l Implement and publicise service improvements Priority Evidence Partner Action Recommended Issues and

l Funding Traffic and Transport and Traffic 19 164 consider road maintenance to NYCC Year 1 Road/ be ‘poor’ PC l Publicise arrangements for Agencies Pavement l 132 respondents want better roads CSP reporting potholes etc construction and pavements l Lobby NYCC to deal more promptly 23 l 189 regard the rural aspect of the PC Year 1 and l 128 respondents concerned about with potholes and edge deterioration, Features of village as being of ‘special value’ HDC l Form Steering Group to prepare maintenance lengths of road with no pavement and to give attention to resurfacing Special Value l 180 respondents say that new VDS Village Design Statement (VDS) l 116 respondents concerned about pavements houses must fit in with character of Steering l VDS Steering Group to seek [see also 22] condition of kerbs Year 2 [see also village Group support/assistance from HDC l Continue to lobby and involve CSP 8, 25, 27] l 163 respondents stress value of (new) Year 2 Year 3 onwards heritage buildings l Prepare VDS in draft and consult l Co-ordinate new construction with l 135 respondents stress value of residents road/pavement maintenance Environment Conservation Area Year 3 l Review progress on implementing l 128 respondents concerned that l Finalise/publish VDS programme of works expansion of village could affect l Invite HDC to adopt as character Supplementary Planning Document

20 l 86 respondents consider existing HDC Year 1 l 125 respondents do not want new as part of Local Development Street service to be ‘poor’ (Street l Invite HDC Street Scene house building Framework Cleansing Scene) Coordinator to village meeting to l 120 respondents consider the l PC to use VDS in commenting on discuss options village to be large enough planning, listed building and other Year 2 applications

l Lobby HDC to obtain improved l Consider need for Conservation level of service Area Enhancement Scheme l Publicise HDC policy for village Year 3 onwards 24 l 200 respondents regard Husthwaite PC Year 1 l Monitor changes to effectiveness Management as an attractive village HDC Street l Request additional litter bins, dog and quality of service and l 199 respondents regard Village Scene AONB waste bins and dog waste signs Conservation Green as being of ‘special value’ EVF from HDC l l 21 l 123 respondents wished to improve NYCC Year 1 of the 175 respondents regard Beacon Conservation PC to identify preferred locations l Control Traffic village by slowing down traffic PC l Invite NYCC to discuss traffic Environment Banks as being of ‘special value’ group (new) Consider extending remit of VDS l Speed in l 109 respondents favour some sort CSP calming options not including speed 155 respondents think that dog Steering Group into wider Volunteer Village of traffic calming but there is strong bumps [see also 15, mess detracts from village Conservation Group for Parish opinion against speed bumps Year 2 25, 29] l 155 respondents value Church/ l Consider possibilities for enhanced [see also l Consult village on draft scheme Chapel as historic buildings conservation of Open Spaces within 16,22] Year 3 l 148 respondents regard Kendrew Village l Carry out works and monitor Green as being of ‘special value’ effectiveness l 139 respondents regard East View Green as being of ‘special value’

32 33 Priority Evidence Partner Action Recommended Priority Evidence Partner Action Recommended Issues and Issues and Funding Funding Agencies Agencies

24 l 134 respondents think that litter PC Year 1 (continued) 26 l 146 respondents use the village PC Year 1 (continued) detracts from the village HDC Street l Liaise with HDC, EVF and nearby Businesses shop weekly or more often (excluding HDC l PC to publish directory of local Management l 134 respondents regard War Scene AONB Parish Councils about feasibility of in the paper delivery) Local businesses (sponsored) and Memorial as being of ‘special value’ EVF joint part-time Village Caretaker Community l 136 people regard the Pub as Businesses l Discuss promotion of local Conservation l 120 respondents concerned about Conservation Scheme having ‘special value’ produce, loyalty scheme,

of the dirty signs group (new) l Organise regular community litter- Business [see also 4, l 106 respondents use the services advertisements and other schemes Environment l 118 respondents concerned about picks 9, 10] provided by the butcher monthly or with village shop and other local overgrown hedges Year 2 more often businesses Environment [see also 15, l 80 respondents concerned about l Set up Volunteer Conservation l General appreciation recorded for l Articles in Newsletter and on 25, 29] aircraft noise Group for Parish and identify tasks contribution made to community by website profiling local businesses l 76 respondents concerned about l Agree programme/schemes with village shop, the butcher, the milkman Year 2 onwards fly-posting AONB and other local businesses l Include directory of local l 62 respondents concerned about l Install litter and dog waste bins l Many respondents emphasised the businesses on website and in trade clutter of signs and signs need to support local businesses and section of welcome pack l Young people do not like litter, l Draw up scheme to rationalise many suggestions made as to how l Continue to develop incentive overgrown grass/hedges and dog clutter of signs such services might be promoted and schemes to assist local businesses mess Year 3 extended l Consider need for extra village notice board (to reduce fly-posting) l l Review Conservation Area 27 158 respondents consider that PC Year 1 boundary and make proposals to HDC New there is scope for new businesses in HDC l Articles in Newsletter and on l Conservation Group to publicise small-scale Husthwaite Local website opportunities for voluntary work in businesses l 78 respondents favoured Farmers Year 2 onwards the environment development of a tearoom l Support potential applicants for [see also 4, 5, l 74 respondents favoured farm planning permission for appropriate 9, 23] diversification economic development 25 l 225 respondents emphasise the PC Year 1 l 64 respondents favoured art/craft l Liaise with HDC (Economic Enhancement value of the surrounding countryside YWT l Invite CE Electric to visit village studio and shop development Development) of the l 135 respondents stress the value of HDC and seek to negotiate scheme for l 57 respondents favoured l Inform AONB of village opinion Environment the Conservation Area CE Electric undergrounding cables development of tourist l Young people appreciate the rural AONB l Help with visual improvement of accommodation [see also 15, setting and peace and quiet TCWG derelict/unsightly buildings l 53 favoured development of light 23, 24, 29] l 116 respondents think that Conserv- Year 2 industry overhead wires detract from the village ation l Conservation Group to identify l 48 respondents favoured anything l 106 respondents wish to see group sites for tree/woodland planting which created jobs attention given to field boundaries (new) l Conservation Group to consider and walls scope for wildlife conservation work l 102 respondents favour more tree/ with HDC/AONB woodland planting Year 3 onwards l 101 respondents wish to see more l TCWG to undertake tree planting nature conservation areas scheme(s) l 96 respondents wish to see specific l Use VDS to promote Conservation wildlife conservation measures Area Enhancement Scheme via HDC l 81 respondents think that derelict buildings detract from the village l 74 respondents wish to see ponds/ wetlands developed l 68 respondents wish to see species conservation schemes

34 35 Priority Evidence Partner Action Recommended Priority Evidence Partner Action Recommended Issues and Issues and Funding Funding Agencies Agencies

28 l 84 respondents would use tennis PC Year 1 30 l 132 respondents want more PC Year 1 Recreation courts if provided NYPFA l Recreation Field Steering Group Recreation facilities for young NYPFA l Re-activate Volunteer Community Field Project l 50 respondents would use football HDC to lead Field/Sports l Top request in Young People’s HDC Steering Group (Tennis pitch if provided Recreation l Feed into HDC Play Strategy Pitch Questionnaire Recreation l Feed into HDC Play Strategy Courts, l 49 respondents would use all- Field l Discuss dual use with NYCC l 73 respondents specifically wish to Field l Discuss dual use with NYCC/ Football weather surface if provided Steering l Obtain provisional cost estimates [see also 1, have a playing field Steering School Pitch and l Significant demand expressed in Group l Consult community on design 22, 28, 31] l HDC has leased land for village Group (re- l Obtain cost estimates All-Weather Young People’s Questionnaire (reactiva- options recreational use activated) l Consult village on design options Surface) ted) l Fundraising/Grant applications Volunteers l Fundraising/Grant applications Volunteers Year 2 School Year 2 [see also 1, l Continue fundraising Governors l Host village event on ear-marked 30, 32] l Agree design land l Award contract(s) l Continue fundraising

Sport and Recreation l Volunteer work on site l Agree design Year 3 onwards l Award contract(s) l Continue fundraising l Volunteer work on site l Phased construction according to Year 3 onwards programme/funding capabilities l Continue fundraising l Volunteer work on site l Phased construction according to programme/funding capabilities l Volunteer work on site 29 l Majority identify need for regular PC Year 1 Public Rights trimming of trees and hedges and NYCC l PC to continue encouraging NYCC of Way clearance of weeds Landowners to implement regular programme 31 l 132 respondents want more PC Year 1 onwards AONB to address overgrown/poorly Recreation facilities for the young NYPFA l As for Recreation Field Project [see also 24, Conservation maintained footpaths Field Project l Young People’s requests HDC l Obtain design approval from Improve opportunities for young people 25] Group (new) Year 2 onwards (Young l 54 respondents specifically wish Recreation regulatory bodies l PC to encourage appropriate Children’s to have children’s play equipment in Field l If no progress on Recreation Field action by landowners Play village Steering project, consider alternative more l Conservation Group (if set up) Equipment) Group (re- central location for playground. to undertake basic weed/hedge activated) trimming on voluntary basis [see also 1, l NYCC to act on any deliberate 22, 30] stopping up/blockages l Work with AONB on continued programme of improvements 32 l 132 respondents want more PC Year 1 onwards Youth facilities for the young NYCC Youth l PC to appoint ‘Youth Champion’ Facilities l Responses to Young Persons Service l PC to consider support for a Questionnaire Volunteers ‘Youth Parish Council’ or ‘Forum’ [see 1, 11, l Extent of travel out of village to l PC to explore possibilities for 13, 28] facilities reviving youth group with accredited l 28 respondents requested summer leader holiday play scheme l Liaise with other villages regarding summer holiday play scheme and identify premises/ volunteers for August 2008 trial l Consider providing community transport facility to enable young persons to attend schemes/facilities outside the village

36 37 Other issues of lesser priority which could be brought forward through the monitoring acknowledgements process if circumstances change. All these issues were raised by responses to the questionnaire. Yorkshire Rural Community Council Jo Buffey, Development Officer NorthYorkshire Issue Evidence Partner Action Recommended and Hambleton District Council Funding Planning & Environmental Services Agencies Lisa Wilson, Community Link Officer Councillor Percy Featherstone Health Care Some demand for particular mobile PHT Investigate possibility of mobile services (eg chiropody) if provided in PC healthcare facilities or occasional Steering Group village use of community building as a Sarah Aspinall (Secretary)

Other matters consulting room/surgery Stephen Crosby Peter Davison (Co-ordinator) Ursula Duncan Smaller Buses 75 respondents favoured use of NYCC Review benefits and possibilities. smaller buses Operators Lobby operators if necessary Alison Gambles Philip Lawson Juliet McDougall Community Some grants are only payable PC Obtain specialist advice before Angela Ovenston Association, to voluntary and/or charitable YRCC taking any action Audrey Raper (Treasurer) Group or organisations and not to public bodies HDC Robin Walton Charitable Trust Husthwaite Parish Council

Husthwaite Methodist Church (meetings)

Husthwaite Village Hall (meetings)

Husthwaite CE Primary School

Book design Howard Brown

Photocopying Village Shop

The support and specific contributions of a number of other people in the village must also be acknowledged. Without their unobtrusive work behind the scenes, progress would not have been so great.

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