Flitton and Greenfield Parish Plan Logo Created by Finola Mcdonagh , Greenfield Lower School
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Flitton and Greenfield Parish Plan Logo created by Finola McDonagh , Greenfield Lower School Flitton and Greenfield Parish Plan August 2008 page 1 of 16 Introduction After about 2½ years of preparation including some very detailed Part of this Parish Plan includes actions from the developing consultation, the Parish Plan Steering group is now pleased to be Green Infrastructure Plan (GI Plan), which was started during the able to provide you with a final copy of the Parish Action Plan. same time period.. The two Plans link together well and are complementary, so work has taken place on them jointly. The The document was adopted by the Parish Council in July 2008 Green Infrastructure relates specifically to the network of green and will be used to help them plan future action and expenditure. spaces, access routes, wildlife habitats, landscapes and historic Other organisations in the Parish will also receive a copy so that features in the village which provide a healthy and diverse they can see the kind of actions which you have identified as local environment, attractive places to live and visit and a good quality priorities. of life in order to achieve a sustainable future. The GI Plan is particularly important in the Parish as the pressure to allow more We have detailed all the consultation which has been undertaken housing development increases and we may need to protect our (see page 5) to show how comprehensive this part of the process green spaces. has been. The Parish GI Plan was initiated following a workshop which over The document also contains actions identified as part of the 30 people attended. It introduced the concept of Green Green Infrastructure Plan for the Parish and we are pleased that Infrastructure and gave an opportunity to put forward ideas for both documents have been able to come together to provide a inclusion in the Parish GI Plan. A series of theme maps very comprehensive plan for the villages. We are one of the few (landscape, biodiversity historic heritage, open space, recreation Parishes in the County to have achieved this amalgamated and access) were produced to show the different components of document. green infrastructure in Flitton and Greenfield. Many of the ideas in the Action Plan are being considered or Some of the main themes emerging from the GI Plan have been implemented already; some have been started and reached abstracted as actions, although there is also other ongoing work completion, some are ongoing – examples are detailed below, which could not all be captured in this document. Once the draft GI plan has been produced, a copy will be on the village website • ‘Good Neighbour’ scheme in its infancy for people to view http://flittongreenfield.bedsparishes.gov.uk . If • New ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ schemes established you would like to comment on the draft GI plan or would like to • Carbon Challenge bid initiated and successful so far receive more information about it or a hard copy, please contact • Green Infrastructure plan and Bio Diversity plan initiated Lorna Walker (Community Development Officer, Greensand • Web Site developed Trust) on 01234 743666 or [email protected] . Flitton and Greenfield Parish Plan August 2008 page 2 of 16 Major Concerns and their Approximate Location Some of the major areas for concern within the Parish which caused the most comment are highlighted throughout this document, but are shown diagrammatically here Flitton and Greenfield Parish Plan August 2008 page 3 of 16 Consultation With the Community Date Location Activity Numbers/Attendance Autumn 2005 Church Hall Inaugural meetings to discuss formation of steering 15–20 people group Dec. 2005 Church Hall Planning for Real event 73 people May 2006 Village Hall Planning for Real event 90 people June 2006 Lower School Presentation to pupils and logo design competition All pupils and staff Sept 2006 Recreation Ground Stall to publicise Plan and seek comments on first draft 500 people with approx 50 forms survey. Parish quiz completed March 2007 Church Hall Consultation on draft survey with young people 15-20 people May 2007 Church Display stand at Open Gardens and Open Church event 250 people May 2007 All households Copy of survey distributed 650 households June 2007 Copies of completed surveys collected from each 390 surveys returned or 60% rate household of response Nov 2007 Church Hall Green Infra-structure work- shop +30 people Dec 2007 All households 4 page article in Flit ‘More, explaining survey results 650 households and seeking any further comments March 2008 Consultation on draft action plan with Parish Council All members of Parish Council Apr/May 2008 All households Copy of action plan distributed to all households and 650 households comments invited June 2008 Church Hall Open consultation day on action plan 35 people July 2008 Parish Council Final draft Parish Plan taken to Parish Council for All members of Parish Council meeting adoption Sept 2008 Recreation Ground Stall at Village Gala to publicise the Parish Plan The response rates have consistently been high, which is evidence to the fact that people within the Parish are interested in their community. We hope that interest will continue and thank everyone for their valuable contribution to the creation of our Action Plan Flitton and Greenfield Parish Plan August 2008 page 4 of 16 TRANSPORTATION Policy Statement To reduce through traffic and improve safety for all road users and pedestrians. To eliminate parking on pavements and at problem locations and to provide sufficient off road parking. Action Means of implementation Priority/ Owner/ Comment Timescale Partners HGV Traffic Clarify current regulations PC to publicise current restrictions High PC Nearly 500 people indicated that regarding HGV traffic and in FM and lobby for change if 1-3 months Police, VOSA HGV traffic is a nuisance especially times/limits of operation.. necessary. on 0870 as the current regulations may not Individuals should be encouraged 6060440 be being met. The Parish Council is to collect details of any HGV’s already dealing with this, but needs breaking the regulations or poor to publicise details of where and driving and report to the Vehicle how to complain and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) and the Parish Council Road Maintenance To effect repairs to Liaise with PC to ensure that High BCC Over 500 people identified the poor potholes. information on how to report Ongoing PC state of our roads. potholes is well publicised. If PC To report potholes telephone dissatisfied with work undertaken (01234) 228661 or e-mail by County Council, they should [email protected] lobby for change. Parking Resolve parking problems i) Support the actions of the School High i) PC Nearly 500 people highlighted at Governing Body and the PC to 1 year School difficulty of parking near the School. 1. Greenfield School establish a ‘walking bus’ PPSG to send a letter to both School ii) Ask the PCC to encourage High and PCC asking for action and 2. Flitton Church. Parishioners not to drive to Church 1-3 months ii) PCC possibility of an off road parking iii) Investigate the possibility for off High iii) PCC scheme. road parking in these vicinities 1 year Consider how to prevent The PC should be encouraged to On-going PC This issue is acute near the school inconsiderate parking engage with the community who Police and for parents walking with their which causes congestion or may have ideas and power to MBDC children and pushchairs etc along blocks the footpath. resolve this problem. the pavements. Flitton and Greenfield Parish Plan August 2008 page 5 of 16 TRANSPORTATION Policy Statement To reduce through traffic and improve safety for all road users and pedestrians. To eliminate parking on pavements and at problem locations and to provide sufficient off road parking. Action Means of implementation Priority/ Owner/ Comment Timescale Partners Road Safety Consider traffic calming The PC should be encouraged to High PC The most preferred traffic calming measures at Flitton High carry out a feasibility study for 1-3 years measures were: St, Flitton Hill, Pulloxhill Rd speed control measures at these speed cameras 69% and Greenfield High St, to sites, following their traffic survey interactive signs 63% help eliminate the “rat run” in spring 2008 and to evaluate the road humps 55% through the village best solution for the problem. width restrictions 48% Consider the installation of The PC should be encouraged to High PC 539 people indicated their support crossing points near Village carry out a feasibility study to look 1-10 years BCC for the designated crossing points Hall, near Church and at at all technical and safety issues Cornerways Garage. and financing of such work Make road signs more Liaise with PC to ensure that High PC Any problems should be reported to visible. information on how to report this Ongoing BCC a Parish councillor. problem is well publicised to the This may be more of a seasonal problem, community and that there is an therefore local publicity should be just before growing season agreed process to follow this up Ensure that any overgrown as above High PC as above pavements are kept clear. Ongoing P3,BCC Bus Service Provide up to date ‘bus The PC, on behalf of the High PPSG On-going. timetable’ information. community, should establish 1-3 months BCC Any changes could be publicised in regular contact with the bus PC FM or the Parish website. Beds CC operator to ensure the operator Bus info line is (01234) 228337 displays up to date timetables. 0830 - 1700 Monday to Friday Use of Bicycles Provide locking points for Designate sites (School, Village Medium PC, School, 129 people favoured more locking bicycles.