Calveley Today

CALVELEY TODAY

The parish of Calveley still retains much of its rural character although, as in many places throughout the UK, this is under threat from both commercial and residential development. Of the 107 houses in the parish, roughly half of these are concentrated along the A51 which runs along the southern boundary. The majority of these are clustered around the site of what was Calveley Railway Station. These include a relatively new development of houses built in the 1990s, known as The Chantry and Gowy Court. The rest of the houses are scattered along the “back lanes”. The majority of houses within the parish are well maintained and many have been altered and extended. All of the houses are in private ownership.

The 2011 census identified a population of 280 living in Calveley. Of these 64 (22.8%) are aged 0-19 and 44 (15.7%) are aged 64+. Recent times have seen an increase in the number of people who travel to work outside the parish and the immediate area.

A primary school is located in a rural setting on the back lanes. Calveley Primary School provides first stage education for children from the parish and the surrounding area. Set in a predominantly Victorian building, the school has been much extended and modernised in recent times. This is a small school with five Teachers and four Teaching Assistants. The intake for 2013 academic year was 11 pupils giving a total attendance of 92 children. Numbers fluctuate at Calveley School in response to local changes in population profile.

Calveley Hall Chapel (C of E) (known locally as Calveley Church) provides the only licensed place of religious in the Parish. It is a “daughter church” to St. Boniface in Bunbury and holds services twice per month.

The Alpraham and Calveley Reading Room continues to provide a village hall facility for both parishes, however, this shared building is nearing the end of its useful life. Happily, the trust that looks after this wooden building is planning a new, modern replacement. It is hoped that work may start soon.

The majority of land in the parish continues to be given over to farming, the principle use being dairy. However, the number of working farms has reduced in recent times from eleven to seven. In some cases redundant farm buildings have been converted to dwellings in common with many areas throughout Cheshire. A small number of businesses have been established in Calveley in recent times including an auto repair company, a turkey egg export “farm”, a petrol station with a convenience store, a coal yard and most recently a retail store serving the farming and equestrian community.

A public house, situated on the A51, The Davenport Arms, once offered food and drink but although the building still stands this amenity has recently ceased to trade. The Shropshire Union Canal borders the south western corner of the parish and is very popular with boaters. There is a boat servicing facility situated in a 19th century warehouse, operated by the Canal and Rivers Trust.

Calveley’s location on the A51 and close proximity to the motorways ensures excellent connectivity to a number of nearby centres that provide significant employment opportunities including Manchester, Chester, Crewe, Liverpool and Stoke-on Trent. A regular bus service connects Calveley to Nantwich, Crewe and Chester. There are fast rail links from Crewe to Birmingham, London , Liverpool and Manchester and also the airports for the latter two cities. The area is well served by comprehensive rail and road networks. Consequently, Calveley has become a popular place for commuters to live.

THE FUTURE

Calveley is a rural area and there are no major developments planned for the area covered by the Plan in the immediate future. The responses to the two community questionnaires show that some housing development is supported for affordable housing in particular, and mostly for small numbers of houses spread out around the community area. However, the results highlight that the Parish should retain its current character.

Calveley is divided by the A51, a main arterial route. Many of the issues raised relate to the effect on the quality of life of local inhabitants by the amount and nature of the traffic travelling along this route and through the adjoining lanes. One of the consequences of the amount of traffic along the main road has been the demise of any local shops and there is no identifiable village centre or community base within the village. The local school and the church remain the current focal points and may present opportunities for wider community use. The responses to the questionnaire confirm there is a desire for a village centre which validates the need to explore any potential for improved local facilities within the area covered by the Community Plan. The responses also demonstrate that in order to improve the quality of life there is a need to address the pressures put on the parish and surrounding community by the A51. Though the need for improvement has been identified, there is no desire to change the nature and character of the Community.

Efforts are being made to secure a new building to replace the Reading Room on an alternative site to provide better facilities for the Community. Unexpected difficulties have delayed its construction but it is hoped that the matter will be resolved soon.

Whilst outside the area covered by the Plan, development of the Wardle Airfield site will bring with it job opportunities. Overall the Calveley Community is not opposed to the 13,500 sq mtr of employment related development (which recently received outline planning permission). A recent traffic assessment has estimated that it will increase the amount of traffic travelling along the A51 through Calveley by 25% at peak times. This will undoubtedly have an impact on those living in the vicinity of the A51 and also put even more pressure on the back lanes as a cut through and diversion route, particularly in the event of an incident on the main road. Included within the development are proposals for a weight limit along Calveley Hall Lane, which may assist somewhat, but traffic calming measures and speed restrictions remain to be addressed.

There is considerable support for the station to reopen and for a bypass around the village and these remain longer term aims for the community.

Calveley School was graded as “Good” in its OFSTED inspection which took place in May 2014. The report highlighted the Head Teacher’s management of teaching and learning as “Outstanding” and described the Governance of the school as a significant strength. As well as playing a large part in the local community the school’s future includes development of the current informal partnership with Acton School in Nantwich which delivers both economies of scale and the opportunity to share best practice. The school will now build on its success to date in its aspiration to be outstanding in all aspects.

THE QUESTIONNAIRE

The Action Plan has been drawn up based on responses from the people of the community to the questionnaires that were delivered to every household. There were two questionnaires, the first being issued in October 2012. The questions included were derived from a series of open meetings that were held over a period of time. The meetings comprised a general discussion that identified the issues most important to the people who attended.

The results of the first questionnaire were analysed and used to compile the more detailed and focused second questionnaire in December 2013. This was again delivered to every household, together with a brief summary of the earlier results.

The Working Group developed the Action Plan included in this document. This concentrates on the various issues raised by the community and provides responses and tangible actions that will be taken.

THE ACTION PLAN

The information provided by the community via the two questionnaires has formed the basis for the “Action Plan” shown on the following pages. The plan refers to the questions asked, the responses received from the community and the various actions to be taken in order to achieve the required objectives. The plan also outlines the “measure for success” and a realistic time frame to achieve this. The measure for success is intended to provide a tangible goal that can be worked towards. An “owner” is also identified for each objective who will hold the issue in question and take forward the necessary actions in order to achieve the required goal.

The majority of goals included within the plan refer to improvements over what already exists in our community. Much of the work required will have to be taken forward in conjunction with the Parish Council, infrastructure providers and similar bodies. The Action Plan is intended to be a “live document” meaning that work will continue and be on-going. As goals are achieved, other issues will be identified and possibly added as they are raised by the community.

The Working Group intends to issue updates on progress, measured against the plan. It is intended that these will be communicated to the community via the Parish Notice Boards and the Community Web Based Notice Board and Parish Magazines

The Working Group hope that this document will give the people of Calveley a voice and allow them to understand more about what can be achieved with everybody working together for the benefit of the Community now and for its future.

QUESTIONNAIRE ANALYSIS AND ACTION PLAN

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q1 Would you like to Yes 55 There was high response rate to this To explore what sites may be appropriate 12 months Production of a Time AW have a village No 14 question with the majority liking and their availability. to come Feasibility Study CEC CK centre? N/A 20 the idea of a village centre. back with a RD N/R 2 report. Q2 (a) If available would All of these amenities are given Links in with Question 1 above. Time MG you use: support with the outdoor leisure CEC space being the least supported. a) Local shop Yes 82 No 3 N/V} 4 N/A} 3 b) Pub Yes 52 No 14 N/V} 12 N/A} 2 c) Post Office Yes 79 No 3 N/V} 3 N/A} 2 d) Meeting Room Yes 35 No 17 N/V} 15 N/A} 5 e) Outdoor leisure Yes 35 space (including No 25 children’s play N/V} 10 area) N/A} 4

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q2(b) The Davenport Yes 58 Majority would support the venture. To be determined Time AW Arms is currently No 11 However, the property has now CEC CK for sale – if it was N/V 22 been purchased and the new owners RD possible to are intending to carry out a purchase the feasibility study in order to decide property by some what to do with the property. means to provide some or all of the above amenities would you support the venture?

Q3(a) Adoption of shared Yes 16 Less than half households are The Working Group to contact affected 12 weeks Householders have Time MG private sewage No 17 affected. householders via the website with a view to received comprehensive UU system by United N/A 53 Half of those affected would like setting up an Action Group of residents who information to allow Utilities. N/R 5 action. are dissatisfied with the existing United them to proceed. Utilities service.

Q3(b) I am happy with Yes 32 A very small proportion of Direct action will need to be by 12 weeks As above Time MG the shared private No 8 households have an issue. These Householder. The Working Group could UU sewerage system N/V} 51 are likely to be neighbour to contact United Utilities, identify contacts that currently N/A} neighbour issues/disputes. and options available. Inform householders serves my home. of contacts and options available.

Q4(a) Is the quality of Yes 81 A very small number of households Contact local manager for United Utilities. 12 months United Utilities Time MG water that you No 6 have an issue. We do not know if Agree a programme of sampling by UU to demonstrate uniformity UU receive at your N/V 4 these are grouped together or ensure no variation across the community. across community. address scattered. If there is variation press UU to remedy and satisfactory? re-sample.

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q4(b) Is the pressure of Yes 78 A small number of households have As above, and householders invited to 12 months As above Time MG the water supply at No 12 an issue. Pressure issues are less contact the Community Plan Working UU your address N/V 1 subjective than quality. We Group via the website if there is a problem satisfactory? suspect that problem households with the water pressure. might be grouped. Q4(c) Are you satisfied Yes 84 Only one household reported No action to be taken. with the continuity No 1 dissatisfaction. (limited N/V 5 interruptions) of N/R 1 your water supply? Q5 Would you like Yes 52 A substantial number of Identify where gas mains are currently 12 months Deliver a clear strategy Time MG your No 35 respondents would like to be located and what is planned. with time frame that CEC home/premises to N/V 4 connected to a mains gas supply . Liaise with Cheshire East and gas provider shows how and where BG be connected to a to explore options and time frame for the network may be mains gas supply? extending gas network. extended. Explore the impact of Wardle Development as a possible inducement to BG for network expansion. Q6(a) Does the electricity Yes 22 Less than one quarter of Contact infrastructure provider and report 3 months Obtain key contract Time MG supply to your No 62 respondents reported a problem. the problem. information and obtain BT address fluctuate N/V 7 However, given the variation in response confirming unduly? supply method across the action being taken. community it is probable that these Request a survey of all overhead/ 12 months respondents are located in the back underground cables to identify problems. lanes areas with overhead power supplies. If/when problems are identified agree an 18 months Survey completed and action plan to remedy. action plan issued

Review remedy when advised complete. Review satisfaction via Community Website and confirm completion.

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q6(b) Is the electricity Yes 18 Slightly fewer respondents reported Combine investigation, action and remedy As above As above Time MG supply to your No 56 a problem with interruption than with 6(a) above. address interrupted N/V 7 fluctuation. unduly?

Q7(a) Are you satisfied Yes 73 A small number of respondents Identify where problems are being 12 weeks Marked-up plan showing Time MG with your landline No 11 experience problems. These are experienced. locations. BT telephone service N/V 7 possibly associated with the ageing in terms of overhead supplies along the back Investigate if there is a pattern or common 4 weeks Marked-up plan connectivity and lanes. theme. from BT engineers that interruption? all lines have showing Engage with BT engineers to secure a 6 months cable routes. remedy.

Check levels of satisfaction once complete. Confirmation been tested and repaired or replaced.

Q8(b) Are you satisfied Yes 28 A large number of recipients are Circulate updates of fibre network 3 months All residents with access Time MG with the speed and No 54 dissatisfied with their broadband installation to all residents. 6 months to the internet confirm BT degree of N/R 5 service. receipt. interruption that you experience A programme of introducing a fibre Review levels of satisfaction when new 9 months Response received – when connected to network to Cheshire East is fibre network is complete in our area. online questionnaire. the internet via underway. This may not reach broadband? everyone on the back lanes.

Wettenhall telephone exchange is Four levels of dissatisfaction remain high – 12 months Meeting date confirmed. also due to be upgraded to improve arrange a meeting with Cheshire East and connectivity to users who will not BT and agree strategy. benefit from fibre.

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q9 Are you satisfied Yes 32 Nearly half of respondents Obtain Cheshire East engineer’s drawing 3 months Drawing obtained. Time MG with the provision No 43 confirmed dissatisfaction. This is a showing locations. Review each location CEC of surface water N/V 16 significant number prompted and take a view on if they are problematic. drains on the roads possibly by localised flooding Contact nearby householder and confirm in Calveley and the events. problem (or investigate via website). 2 months Schedule of problem way in which they drains compiled. are maintained? Meet with engineer and secure action Plan. 1 month

Review locations and report. 2 months Plan secured Drains (road gulley) attended to and regular maintenance plan formalised.

Q10 Would you like to Yes 19 Twice as many respondents did not The overwhelming number of respondents 12 months Residents Review Time MG see greater focus No 38 want action taken than those who has indicated that they do not want action to and stricter controls N/ V 34 did. be taken by the Working Group. On this on the use of basis no action can be taken at this time. private external However it is felt by the Group that this lighting? situation may change when development of the new Wardle Employment Park commences. The Working Group will keep this item under regular review and action will be taken when there is a clear mandate to do so.

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q11 Are you happy Yes 26 Of those dissatisfied, a majority felt Contact Cheshire East regarding their 12 weeks Time MG with the provision No 39 that there should be more maintenance programme. CEC of pavements in the N/V 26 pavements and wider. Some – less PC parish and their than half highlighted concerns with Working Group to put together a report on 24 weeks Securing satisfactory standard of the cleanliness and maintenance of what is wrong and what needs to be done action by Cheshire East maintenance? pavements. with regard to the pavements If you ticked No is this because: a) there should be Yes 28 Various locations were suggested Contact Cheshire East. more pavements No 5 for additional pavements, including adjacent to the school , A51 b) the pavements Yes 22 junction Long Lane, Calveley should be wider No 3 Green Lane and Calveley Hall Lane and wider pavements by bus stops. c) the standard of Yes 17 A number of people suggested the Contact Cheshire East and Canal and River 12 weeks pavement No 7 pavement should be extended up to Trust to discuss possible upgrading of tow maintenance Wardle Filling Station, possible path. upgrading of tow path? d) the standard of Yes 13 In the hands of the Parish Council 12 months Obtaining Parish pavement No 8 Compact to hire a cleanliness lengthsman

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q12 Are you happy Yes 30 More than half of respondents Objectives are: MG with the No 50 are dissatisfied. This indicates maintenance of the N/V 11 the perception of the poor • deter none access traffic roadside verges standard of maintenance provided by Cheshire East? generally on the back lanes. • slow traffic down This is exacerbated by a number of issues: • provide recognisable passing places • Increased use of back lanes as a ‘rat run’ • protect remaining soft verges

• increased use by • ensure farm workers and agricultural plant and contractors clear away mud

machinery where farms . are now made up of These issues have to be addressed with separated parcels of Cheshire East Highways land Prepared scheme for back lane improvement • reluctance of farmers, 10 weeks Time landowners and Draw up draft outline proposal/action Drawings contractors to recognise plan Commitment from Printing their responsibility for Cheshire East to clearing away mud 4 weeks produce working plan Time caused by them and budget Meet with Cheshire East and agree time

• Increased size of scale for plan formalisation. Obtain budget commitment. Scheme available for agricultural machinery 12 weeks tender Time and

Finalise working plan with Cheshire CEC costs • Increased traffic East Passing places, generally and especially 18 months signage, etc in place Time delivery vehicles Tender and implement

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q12 continued...... • Increased speed of Farmers implement mud clearance. 6 months No mud on back lanes Highways’ Are you happy traffic and refusal by (from budget with the some drivers to give start) maintenance of the Time roadside verges way causing vehicles to provided by mount what is left of Cheshire East? soft verges

Q13 Are you happy Yes 42 Majority were satisfied Contact Cheshire East regarding their litter 12 weeks No further complaints Time AW with the degree of No 34 clearance programme. CEC litter clearance that N/V 15 PC is carried out by N/R 1 Discuss with Calveley Parish Council re 4 weeks Cheshire East? organising a community litter collection day. 14(a) Are you happy Yes 74 Majority were satisfied No further action at this time AW with the waste No 13 collection service N/V 4 and attention to recycling provided by Cheshire East Council?

14(b) Are you happy Yes 65 Majority were satisfied No further action at this time AW with the waste No 6 disposal recycling N/V 18 centres provided by Cheshire East Council?

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q15 Participation of a Yes 61 More than half of the residents Advertise the Scheme on the website with 12 weeks Feedback from those Time JK Good Neighbour No 8 would volunteer if a Good contact information. using the scheme Stationery Scheme U/S 17 Neighbour Scheme was established. N/A 5 Appoint a Good Neighbour Co-ordinator Feedback from Revisit questionnaires and contact those volunteers on the who volunteered, ascertain availability of practicality of the tasks those residents. they undertake

Allocate volunteer to resident in need based on data collected.

To use the Church ‘Link@ magazine’ to highlight the fact that we have a website and a Good Neighbour Scheme.

Q16(a) Do you regularly Yes 29 Approximately half of recipients It is unlikely that people in the community See 16(b) See 16(b) See16(b) See16( look at the notice No 57 who replied look at the notice board make a special journey on a regular basis to b) boards in Calveley? on the A51. It is reasonable to view the notice boards. The disparate deduce that these recipients live nature of the households in the area has close to this notice board. resulted in a community that struggles to share communication. It is clear that the Approximately one third of notice boards are not suitable at this time as recipients look at the notice board the only means of communication. The outside the school. These are most working group will investigate the issue in likely parents collecting children more depth and produce options for how from the school gate. this can be addressed and most likely by the introduction of a web based notice board. (See Below)

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q16(b) MG Do you feel that a Yes 67 A majority of respondents believed Produce a website that is tailored to the 6 months A website is delivered to Time Calveley Website, No 17 that a community website would be needs of the community. Research the community for the Funding giving helpful beneficial. experiences of other communities in order community to use. This advice for local to learn from others. will supplement the people would be of information provided on interest to you? the existing notice boards which will continue to be used. Q17 Communication Yes 35 Current Homewatch Scheme does Merge Calveley Central and Calveley Back 12 weeks Residents being kept up Time JK from Homewatch No 55 not cover all residents. Lanes Schemes into one to date with Homewatch Stationery Scheme N/A 1 Appoint Homewatch Co-ordinator matters. Update current email database for electronic notification circulation Ascertain from questionnaires those residents not on email and organise paper version of notification to be issued Display all notifications received on website and parish notice boards. Q18(a) Are you happy Yes 86 The majority of those who Establish the position on changing postcode 3 months Current problems Time PH with the postal No 3 responded were happy with the with Royal Mail and home Task Owners. eliminated. RM delivery service N/R 2 postal service they receive. received at your Comment was made on the wrong home or premises? postcode allocation in Calveley Green Lane/Calveley Hall Lane. Q18(b) Are you happy Yes 80 The majority were happy with the No action required N/A N/A PH with the location of No 4 location of the post boxes in the post boxes in the N/V} 7 Calveley area. village? Of those not happy suggestions as to where else post boxes should be located included the school and the garage.

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q19 Would you join a Yes 80 The majority of residents would be Investigate opportunities with various 2 months Defined list of suppliers. Time RD scheme for the bulk No 4 interested in such a scheme. suppliers, with a view to putting details on purchase of certain N/V 7 the website. Householders take up commodities There are existing suppliers, contacts themselves. whereby a cheaper information available on the price could be website negotiated with suppliers?

Q 20 Do you use the 84 Yes 47 Few would support a dial a ride. No Action bus service No 44 between Crewe and Chester?

Would you use a Yes 19 Dial a ride/ Taxi No 65 club type service?

Q21 If the railway Yes 68 The majority of respondents would In the future this may be considered in Long term To be determined Time JG station at Calveley No 23 use the station if it was re-opened conjunction with Bunbury/Beeston Station was reopened but for this to happen we would in order to increase the catchment area and would you use it? need to show that a large number of make it viable. This will be a long term people would use it. project for further investigation. A Working Party will investigate with Cheshire East and RailTrack. This is an ambitious aim which could only be achieved in the future with political support

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q22(a), (b), (c), (d) N/A N/A The population of Calveley is as We have learned recently from Councillor Long term Maintain under review. Time JG Housing follows: Mike Jones that the official view of CEC requirements 10 years of age and under : 30 Cheshire East Council is that Calveley has 11-18 years of age : 16 “zero need for housing” (not to be confused Over 18 years of age : 120 with zero need locally), so each planning Over 60 years of age : 60 application to build new houses will be At present very few local people considered individually. are looking for alternative accommodation – the results show that 5 would prefer to buy locally and 3 to move to a more urban area. No-one is looking to rent locally. For the future 2 will need accommodation in 2 years, 4 within 5 years and 5 will be looking for accommodation within 10 years. Q23 (a), (b) New housing 0 16 The results show that the majority We have learned recently from Councillor Long term Time JG <10 10 of people who responded would be Mike Jones that the official view of CEC 10-20 17 happy with some new houses in Cheshire East council is that Calveley has 20-30 5 Calveley with a preference for the “Zero need for housing” (not to be confused 31-40 1 developments to be scattered and to with zero need locally), so each planning 41-49 0 utilise brownfield sites rather than application to build new houses would be 50 6 agricultural land. considered individually. N/R 36 Q24 Does the reduction Yes 33 Less than half of respondents felt Raise the issue with both the Parish Council 3 months Confirmation from Time AW in street lighting on No 56 that the current reduction in street and Cheshire East Council and involve Cheshire East that the CEC the A51 adversely lighting affected them. However, Highway engineers. issue is being PC affect you? because this issue is one of safety investigated the working group feels that it Agree a course of action that will satisfy should be investigated more fully local people’s concerns and the objectives 3 months Publish how the lighting and if possible a solution found. of Cheshire East. is to be amended

Alter the lighting regime on the A51 3 months Lighting is amended

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q25 Do you think a Yes 44 More than half of the respondents Present a clear message to the Parish 3 months Acknowledgment by Time RD pedestrian crossing No 37 were in favour of a crossing and Council and Cheshire East that the Cheshire East to the CEC on the A51 in comments received regarding community want a safe pedestrian crossing Parish Council that they PC Calveley would be locations suggested access to bus on the A51 to ink both parts of the will work towards of benefit? stops and adjacent to The community. providing a viable Davenport Arms This location scheme. which also links the north/south Engage with CEC highways to develop a 3 months parish footpath to the canal towpath deliverable scheme for the most appropriate (east/west) is considered to be the type of crossing in the most beneficial Deliverable scheme most appropriate for the location. produced and priced. community. Secure funding. 6 months CEC confirm funding

Engage with The Canals and Rivers Trust to 3 months Canal and Rivers Trust explore ways of improving the the existing provides a working towpath along the canal to deliver a usable scheme with budget. cycleway and footpath to link Calveley and A51 Safe to cross the proposed development at Wardle.

Contractor secured and crossing is installed. 12 months

Q26( a) What effect do you Speed There were mixed views on the No action required at this stage. Any traffic Ongoing Time PH feel the 30mph Pos 73 benefits of the 30mph limit on the volume increases will identified through limit along the A51 Neg 18 A51 with 80% saying it had had a future traffic monitoring. in Calveley has had positive effect on speed but 65% of on Vol the view that it had increased traffic i) speed Pos 12 volume. ii ) traffic volume? Neg 39

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q26(b) Would you support Yes 45 Opinion was divided on the need Continue to feed in information to relevant 3 months An Action Plan produced Time PH further speed No 40 for further speed restrictions on the bodies. An A51 Pressure Group has been by the A51 Pressure Pressure restriction controls N/V 6 A51. set up and the Working Party will make Group – the residents Group on the A51 such as them aware of the information provided by requests will be taken on average speed Calveley residents board in their Action cameras? Plan

Q26(c) Would you support Yes 59 Over half of respondents were in To ensure Cheshire East implement the 12 months Delivery of ‘gateway’ CEC PH speed restricting No 25 favour of restrictions in the lanes, conditions attached to the Wardle Airfield features and speed PC methods in the N/R 6 particularly in Calveley Hall Lane, planning application. restrictions set up in the Lanes? Long Lane and in the vicinity of back lanes. Calveley Primary School. Explore the potential for greater restrictions with Cheshire East Highways Department.

(See also Question 12)

Q26(d) Mph What do you 10 4 Most people supported either a 20 Consult with Calveley Head teacher re the 1 month Obtain information on Time PH consider should be 20 49 or 30 mph speed limit past Calveley current position re restriction past the current position CEC the appropriate 30 28 School. school. School speed limit past 40 4 Calveley School? N/C 4 Explore the potential for greater restrictions 6 months Identify possible options. N/R 3 with Cheshire East Highways Department Enforceable speed 12 months restrictions in place.

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q27 Should there be a Yes 83 There was a great deal of support This is an issue for Cheshire East Highways 3 months Clarification of Time PH restriction of heavy No 4 for a restriction on heavy goods but may be included as part of the Wardle conditions attached to the CEC goods vehicles N/V 4 vehicles using the lanes with the Development. Wardle Airfield planning entering the Lanes, majority of people in favour and application except for access? only a few against. Establish current position re the 6 months Clear plan of action development and this issue. agreed

Progress with Cheshire East Highways to Dependent Weight restriction signs ensure the conditions attached to the Wardle on start of in place Airfield Develop Wardle Site ment are implemented.

Q28 Do you consider Yes 35 Less than half of respondents See Q29 and Q25. Long term Clear decision Time JG traffic lights at the No 42 thought this would be a good idea CEC end of Station N/R 14 giving no clear mandate for further Although there is no clear mandate, further 18 months Road would be of action. action relating to traffic lights at the end of benefit to the Station Road and Long Lane, further community? investigation is to take place concerning this area and the possibility of installing a pedestrian crossing in conjunction with Cheshire East Council and Highways.

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q29 Do you consider Yes 45 Half of respondents thought this This is in Alpraham Parish Council’s area that traffic lights at No 42 would be a good idea. and therefore not the responsibility of the end of Long N/R 4 Calveley. This issue will be passed to Lane would be of Alpraham Parish Council. benefit to the community? Q30 Would you support Yes 61 The creation of a by-pass around This is a long term aim with progress being 10 – 20 Agreement to by-pass PC AW the creation of a No 22 the Calveley area received support made through the A51 Steering group which years being necessary. CEC Calveley/Alpraham N/V 7 in principle by 67% of those who is being set up by Cllr Jones and involves by-pass? responded. 24% were not in favour the relevant Parish Councils. This will be of a by-pass. progressed through the Parish Council?

Q31 (a), (b) Participation in Yes 47 Approximately half of all residents Liaise with Cheshire East Local Area 12 months Classes being held in Time JK further education No 43 would participate in further Partnership Manager to ascertain what is local buildings within LAP opportunities N/A 1 education activities. needed distance of Calveley School

Contact various locations in a 2/3 mile radius to assess suitability for classes to be held or ascertain what classes are currently held and encourage advertising availability.

Display classes on website/notice boards or via email to ascertain interest.

Update the website with information available.

Investigate opportunities with Cavleley Primary School, advertising their facilities for classes.

Questionnaire Time Task Issue Analysis Action Measure for Success Resource Results Frame Owner Q32 (a) What type of Over half of residents suggested Forward results to relevant bodies in 12 months Local companies Time JK employment is that Agriculture and skilled labour Cheshire East advertising for needed in the area? Apprenticeships were needed in the Apprentices area. Suggest that these figures should be given Cheshire East using our consideration when planning applications plans to support for new businesses are received development of business in the area Encourage local businesses to review their employment needs and advertise on our website/local press/notice boards Q 33(b) Would you utilise Yes 83 Majority would use such a list. Opportunity for local contractors to place PH existing local No 1 businesses on list is available on website contractors if a Poss 1 Accomplished but need to highlight central list was N/R 4 possibility with local contractors. held? Q 33(c) Where would you No consensus of opinion although Ongoing review. Awareness of responses PC PC like to see local there was a general view that any when applications arise start up businesses new business should be in Wardle. with Cheshire East located? Supplemental Development of N/A N/A Suggested to be addressed by the Establish a Working Group. 3 months Regular meetings Time MG Calveley Design Leader of Cheshire East Council established Statement Research and involve community by 12 months Questionnaires issued Time MG consultation. and analysed

Produce and publish a Design Statement 24 months Document agreed with Time MG Cheshire East Planning and accepted

N/A – Not applicable CEC – Cheshire East Council PC –Calveley Parish Council RD – R Dawson PH – P Holding N/R – No response UU – United Utilities RM – Royal Mail MG – M Gregory JK – J Kenwright N/V – No view BG – British Gas LAP – Local Area Partnership JG – Joy Greenway AW – A Waterhouse N/C – No change BT – British Telecom CK – C Konieczny

WHERE WE GO FROM HERE

The production of the plan is by no means the end of the exercise. The working group will produce a formal report on progress made against the planned objectives to the Parish Council and the residents every six months. This will identify not only achievements but also difficulties encountered in order that lessons learned may be shared. The working group will work closely with the parish council in order to present a unified approach which will result in better outcomes for the people of Calveley.

This is a time of change and Calveley is not insulated against the negative effects that this can bring. Aggressive development and inappropriate levels of road traffic are constant threats and these are just some of the issues which must not be ignored. As new issues are identified the plan will be modified to include them and action taken as necessary. The production of the plan has shown that the people of Calveley do have a voice and demonstrates what can be achieved when the community works together.

The Calveley community plan is a rolling document and present members of the group would welcome offers of assistance from the community or to join the planning group. If you are interested please contact the Clerk, Sue Stockton, email - [email protected] : phone -01829 260167.