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Dobwalls and Trewidland 2005

DOBWALLS AREA MAP

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Contents: Page Number Executive Summary ……………………………………………. 4 Introduction………………………………………………………. 6 The Process The results 8 Introduction to Topic sections 9

Crime and Safety……………………………………………………10

Local shops, post offices……………………………………… 11

Environment ………………………………………………………. 12 Countryside and landscape The local environment Environmental services Managing the consequences of environmental change

Housing……………………………………………………………….15

Community ……………………………………………………… 17 Social Interaction and Leisure · General · Young people · Older people Communications

Transport …………………………………………………………. 22 Road Safety Public Transport Car Parking

Health Services ………………………………………………….. 25

Education and Training…………………………………………. 26

Employment………………………………………………………. 27

Tourism…………………………………………………………….. 29

Local Government………………………………………………… 30

What Happens Next?…………………………………………….. 32 Acknowledgements……………………………………………….. 34

For Appendices 1 Analysis of Questionnaire responses 2 Analysis of the Prioritisation /Consultation day please see separate document

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Executive Summary

From a total of 900 questionnaires distributed to all known households in Dobwalls and Trewidland in Nov/Dec 2003, 242 responses were received. These responses were collated in Feb 2004 and a summary of the findings was distributed to all households in May 2004. Subsequent open days were held in July 2004, supported by Cornwall Rural Community Council, to which 135 persons attended and made comments on the collated findings of the questionnaires.

Whilst responses at the open days revealed some differences in emphasis between Dobwalls and Trewidland residents, there was general agreement on the key topics which residents felt were important to them. In order of importance they are listed below, where 1. is the most important and 11. the least.

Topics

1. Crime and safety, 2. Local shops, services and Post Offices, 3. The Environment, and environmental services, 4. Housing, 5. Community: social interaction and Leisure , 6. Transport and road safety, 7. Health and the health services, 8. Education and training, 9. Employment opportunities, 10. Tourism 11. Local government.

From these key topics, the Parish Plan working group has proposed adoption of a series of visions, together with suggested action to achieve the vision, appropriate locations for the actions, the most likely partners to be involved in undertaking the action, and the timescales within which action should be taken. Consultation between the Parish Council, District Council and appropriate partners will be necessary to achieve all of the visions.

The Parish Plan consultation process has demonstrated that there is a keen interest amongst many local residents in the maintenance and improvement of the parish across the wide range of topics shown. The Plan is therefore a very useful tool in future planning by local authorities and other bodies, such as the Police. It has also identified that many local residents are prepared to offer support to a number of community- based activities in the area.

The results of the Parish Plan process will, following adoption by the Parish Council, be used to inform future planning and delivery of services in the area, with all the District’s Parish Plans being incorporated into the District’s development plan.

Although the consultation process in producing the Plan has now been completed, the Parish Council will be pleased to accept feedback through Parish Councillors on the various topics identified in the Plan.

4 Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan 2005 DOBWALLS VILLAGE MAP

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Caradon District Council 100024383 Map produced: March 2005. Introduction The Parish Plan Grant is a Countryside areas where the living environment could Agency initiative enabling Parish Councils be improved to obtain funding to carry out consultation in their parish, and to gauge the community’s The Working Group decided how they were views on a whole range of issues. going to undertake the consultation so that an application for Countryside Agency The Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish funding could be submitted by the Parish Council were keen to take a Parish Plan Council. The application was successful forward and a Working Group of volunteers and the group were then able to get the was set up to look at various process started.

The Process The Steering group for the Dobwalls and agreement about the future is what the Trewidland Parish Plan was formed in June Parish Plan is all about, allowing our 2003 to gather information to allow the representatives at Parish Council, District Parish Council, the people of the Parish, Council and County Council levels all to and all the other bodies who make know what the people of Dobwalls and decisions about the Parish, to get a better Trewidland really want for their area. sense of what our Parish is currently about. Not just what it looks like, but about the In November and December 2003 900 places and people that make it the way it is. Questionnaires were sent round all From this survey we hoped to gather households in the Parish. 242 information which would help us consider Questionnaires were returned by February and agree what kind of place we wanted and members of the Steering group collated our Parish to be in the future. This the answers. A leaflet including a summary

29/03/05 5 Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan 2005 of the key information drawn from, and policies for the Parish, on which we hope all issues raised by the questions and answers future Planning Policy in the area will be and the many comments and suggestions based. 135 people attended these sessions made on the forms returned, was circulated and made responses to the issues and to all households in May 2004. proposals raised. Each individual was asked to distribute 12 coloured spots in The leaflet also posed some new questions relation to the issues which they considered raised by the first part of the process. This to be priorities. Although not an exact information – questionnaire responses and measure of the concern for each issue, this written comments were passed to Cornwall gave the steering committee a clear set of Rural Community Council representatives priorities in respect of the areas of concern who helped the Steering group in the identified in the earlier consultation. development of the public consultation material. The original questions and We will all have to live with the responses were expanded to develop consequences of this process and the proposals and identify possible Partners for steering group has tried to ensure that future action. everyone has had an opportunity to make their voice heard. It is recognised however, Both communities had an opportunity to that for many reasons, not everyone has respond to many of these new questions in chosen to or been able to contribute. the next stage of the process which However the information which has been included Fun Day events in both collected and developed represents a very Trewidland, Dobwalls and Doublebois. important resource which can give a guide Information drawn from the Questionnaire, to the significance of many issues within the including detailed written responses to the Parish, and raise some opportunity for open questions, was available along with future action to improve the living draft proposals for some of the future environment for all residents.

TREWIDLAND VILLAGE MAP

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The results The Parish of Dobwalls and Trewidland is but very close to it in boundary terms). Also centred mainly on the two villages, on referred to for comparison, in some cases, Doublebois, and in a number of groups of are the 2001 Census figures for Caradon as houses and isolated dwellings outside the a whole. main centres. The concerns of these groups are not always identical, and in The % results shown in all tables are several cases where it is relevant the calculated on the basis of the numbers of results below show responses from those respondents who answered that question in identifying themselves as from Trewidland the questionnaire, rather than as a (no), Dobwalls (no), or neither (no),. Also percentage of the total number of quoted in some cases are recent (2001) questionnaires received. census figures for the Ward (not the Parish

Respondents

Comparing the response rates for the The total number of male and female, Questionnaire with those of the recent people in households responding to the Ward Census statistics, very similar % of questionnaire is almost equal. Our survey people within particular age ranges is responses may therefore slightly under apparent, especially if we assume that the represent women in relation to the ‘unspecified’ responses fall mainly into the population of the Parish collated by the 17-60 age range. 2001 Census.

The higher % of children identified in our Q1 survey may suggest that households with No of people of working age without children may people be slightly under-represented in the in responses to the questionnaire. parish/ district Q1 Questionnaire responses Parish 2001 Ccensus Caradon 2001 Census people All people 588 1,939 79,649 in Males 295 907 38,231 sample Females 293 1,032 41,417 Census % Questionnaire Responses % Ward 2001 Ward 1991 Census % Caradn 2001 census Although the age range categories do not Under 16 19% 18% 23 18% match exactly, comparison with the Ward 17-60 48% 57% 59 57% population statistics and the Caradon and 60+ 23% 25% 18* 25% England and Wales Census figure shows Unspecif. 10% - - - that while we have a relatively large number of children and teenagers, many of those in Note however that in the ward: their early twenties leave the area. · numbers of children under 16 have The Ward population has higher numbers fallen since the 1991 Census, of older people compared with other parts · numbers of people over 60 have risen in of the country. the same period. The attendance at the Consultation days (* although the age range categories have shows that women, and almost all age and changed from 65 to 60 since the 1991 gender groups were represented on these Census.) occasions.

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Consultation days attendance by age and gender

Age range Dobwalls Trewidland Other Parish Outside parish Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Under 10 2 13 1 3 1 11-17 4 4 2 1 1 2 18-30 - 4 1 3 31-40 2 7 4 4 1 41-59 3 13 6 6 1 4 2 60 + 9 9 5 13 1 2 1 totals 20 50 19 30 1 1 7 7

During the weekends of the Consultation, with this report in DVD format. This study teenagers from both villages were also highlights their responses to the needs of involved, with assistance from Multi Media young people and others in the parish. Arts Documentation, in the making of a video. A copy of this edited collection of These figures help to set the context within comments, interview and footage of both which the major part of the parish plan has the villages, is enclosed been written.

Introduction to Topic sections

The following sections set out issues raised location of required action, the statutory by the questionnaire, by written responses bodies and other key groups who are likely and by the consultation events. It also sets to act as partners in any initiative ( including out ( see example below) a vision possible funding sources), and the statement, related to key needs identified in timescale within which the initiative each section, the indicated should be taken. vision: · A SAFE AND CRIME FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL LOCAL RESIDENTS ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Liaise with Devon & Cornwall Parish wide Parish council Short term constabulary (neighbourhood beat but specific manager) to develop a community locations Devon & crime action plan and look at the identified Cornwall possibility of community police include: Constabulary liaison officer for the parish area Sheltered & Local residents social housing areas Cornwall County

The order in which the following sections appear in this Parish Plan reflects the emphasis given to the issues raised in the public consultation events. The issue which received the greatest number of responses – i.e. Crime- is first, with the next most significant topic – Local Shops, next.

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Law and Order /Crime and Safety

The notifiable offences recorded by the events as the most significant issue overall police as set out by the Home Office 2001 in the Parish consultation. There was a would suggest that Caradon as a district is considerable written input related to police a relatively safe place to live. responses to crime in the villages which particularly raised issues of difficulty in Census 2001 contacting local police. Crime rates Q83 ate per

Caradon rate per 1,000 England and Wales r 1,000 Larger police Violence against 8 11 presence? person Sexual offences 0.5 0.7 Dobwalls % Trewidland % Neither Robbery 0.1 1.8 yes 76 46 73 Burglary 2.6 7.6 no 18 42 27 Theft of motor 1.6 6.4 vehicle The Majority of those living in Council Theft from motor 9.3 11.9 accommodation felt that their properties vehicle were secure but for those who did not the reasons given included poor window and door maintenance. Those in the elderly There are no separate statistics for person’s houses in Dobwalls were seen to Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish, but we be particularly at risk. are likely to have a similar rate of criminal activity to that shown in the table above. · 57% said they would be interested in However many people in each of the joining a neighbourhood watch scheme. villages felt that an improved police · Only 35% felt that there were specific presence would be an advantage, and the areas of concern with regard to crime issue of Crime and Safety was identified in Those raised included vandalism and other the consultation problems with young people in the Dobwalls area. vision: · A SAFE AND CRIME FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL LOCAL RESIDENTS. ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Liase with Devon & Cornwall constabulary Parish wide but Parish council SHORT (neighbourhood beat manager) to develop a specific locations community crime action plan. identified include: Devon & Cornwall Crime and disorder implications will need to Dobwalls constabulary be carefully considered for any new Sheltered & social SHORT development and advice sought on how to housing areas Local residents reduce risks of crime occurring. Residential areas Cornwall county Explore community initiatives e.g. outside pubs council Neighbourhood watch with an aim of SHORT reducing petty crime Doublebois industrial Caradon district estate council

Local businesses

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Local Shops, Post Office Services, Churches etc.

Second only to the issues of crime and Christian. However only 19% of safety in the prioritisation events, were the respondents used their local church or continuing importance of the local shops, chapel for Sunday worship. post office and other services in the Parish. Q100 Many people would be affected by the Importance of local closure of the local post offices, using the church? PO’s for paying bills and general banking in addition to collecting pensions and family Dobwalls % Trewidland % Neither % allowances. This is particularly true in Trewidland where more than half of Sunday worship 16 16 27 respondents say they depend on it. Babtisms funerals etc 40 12 45 Q92 Historic building 32 37 - Post Office other 16 7 - The churches and chapels are however still closure? seen as important in each of the villages for

Dobwalls % Trewidland % Neither % their historic character. The nearby church Depend on it 41 56 - of St Keyne, outside the Parish boundary, is Minor problem 43 28 36 used by those in Trewidland, and in No problem 10 12 64 Dobwalls the United Church is available for Over half of our respondents said that they important services such a marriages and regularly use their local shops with only 3% funerals. never using them. · 50% of respondents had attended a Additional items suggested for stocking by service during the last two years. local shops included Local organic produce, · 23% had attended meetings on behalf with over 80% said that they would like to of their local church see a farmers market, especially in · 86% felt that the local church still has a Dobwalls valid and continuing role to play in the community Churches and Chapels · 75% felt that the graveyards were In the last Census 75% of the Parish suitable for the needs of the community population described themselves as vision · THRIVING POST OFFICES, SHOPS AND OTHER AMENITIES WITHIN THE PARISHES WITHOUT THREAT OF CLOSURE ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Parish Council to speak with shop/post office Existing outlets Shop owners SHORT owners to gauge their views on developing in Dobwalls and Parish council their business e.g. extending range of Trewidland. Working group products. If agreeable, a working party to CR include owners would need to seek advice Site for farmers Funding/advisory from VIRSA/Post Office Ltd on sustainability/ market to be bodies including: advice & grants for existing retail outlets. identified if VIRSA (Village & Rural Publicise services/products available. project to Shops Association), proceed. Post Office Ltd (East Establish whether a local farmers market Cornwall officer) MEDIUM would complement existing facilities – if so, Caradon District liase with local farmers and local produce Council suppliers to establish interest. Economic Development Meet with representatives from other farmers Objective 1 markets within Cornwall to discuss the start-up Local farmers LONG process ( e.g. with Cornish Guild of Local residents Smallholders)

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Countryside and Landscape the Trewidland area included: ‘The environment‘ was given as the most · reducing road mess outside farms important quality of the villages by 86% of · better access and parking to school and respondents, and in the consultation events village hall the state of the local environment was the · need for dog fouling bins third most important issue identified overall, · street lighting through the village and for Dobwalls the most significant · re-open rights of way concern. · more tree planting · cemetery kept tidy The local Environment · more use of countryside stewarding etc · Residents of both villages are to make farms more wildlife friendly concerned to protect their villages and the countryside around them, There is concern for the future of the closed particularly Greenfield sites, open space St Peter's Church and Trewidland Chapel and graveyards where building is respectively, and for the reuse of other deemed unacceptable. historic buildings. Several comments were Other improvements seen as necessary made about the graveyard areas including included improving car parking and speed the need for protection and upgrading of the restrictions which are dealt with more fully existing graveyards in both Trewidland and in the transport section. in Dobwalls, for example by additional tree planting along the boundary to the A38. Little interest was expressed in allotments and few people were interested in looking Supporting the continuity of historical after someone else’s garden, however religious buildings in the Parish was seen several respondents made suggestions as important, Many were concerned for the about the improvement of the Dobwalls protection of old buildings and other areas, landscape, including tree and floral planting but unclear as to how the villages and other Suggestions for general improvements in special and valued areas within the Parish are currently protected. vision: · RURAL AREAS AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS PROTECTED FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF RESIDENTS. · CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, OPEN SPACES, AND WOODLANDS ACTION MAIN LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Special areas to be identified and Green areas Parish Council SHORT actions earmarked to ensure they are within parish preserved. Caradon District Council Historic Conservation officer Locations identified for new wildlife buildings MEDIUM areas and sites where more trees could English Nature be planted Cemetery in Trewidland and BTCV Information to be obtained on historical Graveyard in SHORT buildings/sites within parish – i.e. listed Dobwalls Cornwall Wildlife Trust buildings etc. Schools Carry out mapping exercise and create MEDIUM database in order to set up a protection National Trust scheme. Seek advice and help from partners. English Heritage ON Funding to be investigated. Funders and advisory GOING bodies

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Environmental services

While Refuse collection services were · Rubbish dumped from cars considered to be good, street cleaning, · Litter and dog mess in car parks provision of ‘doggy bins’ and verge and · Untidy verges and hedges hedge maintenance was thought by many · Doublebois industrial estate to be poor. · The closed public toilets

“The public car park attracts lots and lots of litter possibly related to re-cycling bins”. Dobwalls resident

Q73 Opinion of environmental

services Good % Satisfact ory % Poor % Refuse collection 75 22 3 Street lighting 54 35 11 Road maintenance 18 61 20 Street cleaning 15 48 37 Litter bins 16 47 37 Seating 12 55 32 Litter is a recognised problem in both Doggy bins 14 40 46 villages but particularly in Dobwalls. Some Verge 11 39 50 of the greatest concerns relate to the maintenance general state of cleanliness and tidyness of Hedges 13 35 53 the streets and public spaces, with specific reference in Dobwalls to the state of: Public Toilets 4 22 74 Maps 6 19 74 vision: · CLEAN AND TIDY PUBLIC AREAS · VISUALLY ATTRACTIVE PUBLIC AREAS ACROSS THE PARISH ACTION MAIN LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Working group to instigate community Dobwalls: Parish Council SHORT tidy up scheme and obtain costings for Graveyard at Dobwalls the installation of litter/dog bins. United Church Cornwall County Investigate whether this can be funded Childrens park Council by parish council and/ or local Village sponsorship. Treheath Road (the green) Highways Agency

Consider maintenance and emptying of Trewidland: Caradon District bins etc. Trewidland Chapel Council SHORT Cemetery Liaise with district council over fly- Looe Valley Volunteers/ local tipping problem in parish. community SHORT Parish wide: Explore Britain in Bloom and other local Grass verges and hedges Schools landscape initiatives Footpaths and bridleways SHORT Church Councils

Cornwall County Council Highways Agency

12 Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan 2005 Managing the consequences of environmental change

80% of respondents have already taken measures to increase energy efficiency, but 31% would like to receive information about this.

There were a large number of comments related to the question on genetically modified produce with concerns expressed by several people related to the contamination of organic and other produce.

“I do not wish to feed my children anything that has been genetically modified “ Dobwalls resident

“I grow organic foods and would worry about cross-pollination.” Trewidland resident

vision: · RESIDENTS WITH ACCESS TO SAFE AND WELL LABELLED FOOD PRODUCE. · THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT/HABITAT WITHIN THE PARISH FREE FROM POLLUTION AND CONTAMINATION. ACTION MAIN LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Working group to explore these issues. Parish and national Parish Council MEDIUM issue Obtain information on GM Caradon District MEDIUM produce/campaigns. National Council information available through Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and . Cornwall County other environmental agencies. Council Research if any local/district/county groups that residents could get involved Cornwall Wildlife Trust with to lobby government, campaign to supermarkets etc. Environment Agency

Working group to promote use of local MPs, District & County MEDIUM non-GM produce and labelling. Councillors

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There are a 855 households in the Parish meet this need. The majority of the (1,524 Households in Dobwalls and District households needing such independent Ward). Although the responses for accommodation have members in the 17- household size are incomplete for Dobwalls 24 age range (Trewidland). 12% of (22% not identified), it would still appear respondents are currently looking for that more than 25% of households are accommodation to either rent or buy. 4% for made up of two or more adults (16-65) The single person, starter homes/shared next largest group contains adults and ownership, 3% for sheltered or supported dependent children (24%) with a further housing. 84% feel that more affordable 21% being pensioners. housing should be provided in the area. And in the consultation event in Trewidland Q1 the need for affordable housing was given Household top priority. structure A total of 20 respondents identified themselves or their families as having a

Dobwalls % Trewidland + neither % All responces%. need for specialist housing provision. Of Contained dependent 20 22 22 this number, the largest percentage (7%) children was identified in Trewidland for starter Lone parent households 3 2 2 homes/ shared homes, with relatively low Single person 8 4 7 percentages (1-2%) for single person 2+ Adults of working 18 26 24 housing, sheltered and supported housing, age or other housing which might include Pensioner living alone 10 9 10 homes with specific adaptations for Other all pensioner 10 15 11 individual needs. households Not identified 28 -22 The high cost of housing in the South West Adults +pensioner 2 15 5 has been blamed for the lower numbers of Adult +pen + children 1 7 2 young people between 17 to 28 year age 11% thought that their family size would range. However there are differences in significantly change in the next 5 years. household structure and numbers of people in the households between Dobwalls and Housing Need Trewidland with larger households, and 17% of responding households have more households with three generations members needing independent living together in the more rural village. accommodation in the near future, of which, half want to stay in the same village. 45% of Q4 respondents have lived in the area for less % than 10 years, 26% for between 11 and 20 Housing years , 30% for over 20 years. type and costs

Q8. England and Need Questionnaire Resp % Caradon Ward census 2001 % Wales Census 2001 for independent Detatched 47 39 £142,000 £178,000 23 accommodation Semi detat. 37 26 £ 84,744 £101,733 32 Terraced 7 25 £ 69,722 £89,499 26 Dobwalls Trewidland All responses Flat 1 10 £ 53,333 £120185 19 yes 13 7 12 Sheltered 5-- - - probably 4 12 5 other 2-- - - Don’t know 9 5 8 Average All - - £ 95,720 £119,436 - No 71 77 75 types check

If we take this % as being applicable across The figures above indicate that even at the Parish this would suggest that we will 2001 costs the higher % of detached need perhaps as many as 153 dwellings to houses, and lower numbers of flats in the

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Parish and Caradon district mean that on Areas thought inappropriate for that count alone costs for first time buyers development included: · the area between Treheath Road and are likely to be higher here than elsewhere the railway line and around Treheath in the UK. Around 80% (census 74%) of farm; households responding to the questionnaire · all greenfield sites should remain in the Parish are living in owner-occupied untouched homes, with the remaining 20% rented from · especially those which form part of the the District Council (Census 10%) and views and landscape setting of private landlords (census 14%). Nearly half Dobwalls . of these houses are detached and 80% · park and recreation ground have installed energy saving measures. Responses from Trewidland on appropriate Location of new housing sites included inside and around the village In Dobwalls, the area most likely to be within or close to the village, but not in the favoured for housing is between the village cemetery area. Areas to remain untouched and the proposed by-pass. Particularly by development included in Trewidland; mentioned are areas near school and · the cemetery; shops, but many respondents were against · greenfield sites development to the south of the village. · the village itself (apart from infill)

vision : · AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR A RANGE OF PEOPLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY-- LOCAL RESIDENTS IN HOUSING NEED/ FIRST TIMEBUYERS/ YOUNG PEOPLE/ ELDERLY PEOPLE · INFILL/BROWNFIELD SITES USED FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WHEREVER POSSIBLE. ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Monitor the need for low cost Dobwalls: Caradon District ON housing of all tenures via the district Between village & Council: Housing GOING and local needs housing surveys. proposed by-pass and Planning departments. Set up working party to investigate Trewidland: MEDIUM potential sites and form working Within or close to village. Housing Corporation relationships with housing providers. Parish council

Local Landowners

Rural Housing Enabler Cornwall Rural Coommunity Council

Housing Providers:

Housing Associations,

Private Developers

Local residents

29/03/05 15 Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan 2005 Community Community ‘The Community – friends’ etc. was ranked Q51 in Questionnaire responses as the second Do you use most important quality for people living in village hall? the Parish. Social interaction and leisure

and communication are both vital aspects Dobwalls % Trewidland % Neither % of community life. Regularly 15 21 9 Occasionally 57 72 64 Social Interaction and Leisure never 23 5 36 This section of the Questionnaire was · 84% of respondents felt that the Halls broken down into three categories – should be used for more events – · general social activity. including a wide range of educational, · young people’s activities, social, and health related activities · older people’s activities, · there was a clear indication that events · communication to suit a wider range of age groups – from youth clubs to events for older General social interaction people were also required · 24% use the local pub either regularly · 84% would also like to see a village or occasionally Carnival up and running again. · 3% use the mobile library service and · 91% think there should be an annual only 1% use the men’s institute fete or Gala in their village.

However a much larger number of Volunteer Circle respondents use the Village Halls in each of 19% of respondents were interested in the villages, if only occasionally indicating organising activities in the Parish and all that these facilities still have an those who gave their names and contact important role especially in relation to Fetes information have been contacted to set up a and Fun days which had the highest use data base and ‘volunteers circle’ for the rates of 28%. Parish related to their particular interests. vision : · A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES PROVIDED LOCALLY THROUGH THE USE OF COMMUNITY BUILDINGS, THAT ARE ADEQUATELY HEATED, MAINTAINED & EQUIPPED FOR MULTI-USE PURPOSES. · SENSITIVITY TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES E.G. ACCESS, TOILETS ETC. ACTION LOCATION PARTNERS TIMING Conduct an audit of community buildings and their Existing Parish Council MEDIUM current facilities (e.g. meeting room, hall, kitchen halls within CRCC (village halls etc). Determine what improvements are parish adviser) needed/feasible to support a range of services and CCC (Youth, education what costs will this entail. & Early years depts) Seek funding advice from appropriate agencies and Village hall committees assistance in grant applications. and other hall providers MEDIUM Enlist the assistance of a wide range of partners Land owners that could provide help or arrange/provide many of Caradon District Council the services required e.g. surestart/private Advisory and funding MEDIUM nurseries re: childcare, adult education dept, youth bodies worker (re; youth club), local clubs and North & East Cornwall organisations, primary care trust (health facilities), Primary Care Trust keep fit class providers. Surestart Consider implications of access/ public transport ± Adult education MEDIUM when setting timetable for events/classes. Local organisations/ clubs

16 Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan 2005 vision : · AN ANNUAL FUN EVENT TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER. ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Parish Council to contact residents who indicated Parish Parish Council SHORT that they would like to help organise activities in (village/ parish. From these, set up working group of those settlements Village Hall residents interested in carnival/fete organisation. to be Committee identified). Working group to liaise with “old carnival Other MEDIUM committee” if possible to find out old protocol, carnival/fete storage arrangements, general pros and cons of committees organising such an event. Also, speak with other carnival committees to seek help/advice if required ROSPA and how to proceed. Funders Identify route/site and settlements. Local businesses Establish costs/sponsorship, health & safety and MEDIUM insurance considerations, general interest in participation. Consider linking with other activities in parish.

“Bring back the carnival me and my family enter every year, last 10 years. My daughter was queen and attendant, I still have the trophy” Dobwalls resident

“Give youngsters somewhere to go in the evening, to talk, play or just a place to have coffee or tea with mates” Dobwalls resident

ªNeed for a youth club and youth events” Trewidland resident

Facilities for Young people A large percentage of responses indicated Although a wide range of choice is sought, that facilities for young people are in fact a youth club is the most popular idea, poor and consequently need to be · with playgrounds or play equipment for improved. younger children second · and improvement of existing facilities Q48 and skateboard park next. Facilities for young people? A discussion of the needs for these facilities can be accessed in the DVD report Dobwalls % Trewidland % prepared by Teenagers in both villages, good 3 2 which is included at the end of this satisfactory 22 30 document. poor 48 42

29/03/05 17 Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan 2005 vision: · APPROPRIATE PLAY GROUNDS , WELL EQUIPPED AND ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED. ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Working group to carry out parish audit Within Local residents SHORT of existing facilities and requirements. parish. Parish council Consider feasibility of upgrading Caradon District Council existing sites and also identify new site (recreation officer) MEDIUM locations if possible. Also need to consider space available, play facilities Playwise project required, costings, funding, health & safety eg safety surfacing & insurance, Cornwall County Playingfields access, responsibility. Association & National Playingfields Association Further consultation with young people ROSPA in parish to identify their specific LONG requirements. Also refer to Playwise Funding bodies including Local Report 2002. Network FundLocal businesses (sponsorship)Playing field committee (if appropriate) vision: · APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AND FACILITIES (SUCH AS SKATEBOARDING AREAS) AVAILABLE FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE PARISH ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Check feasibility of youth club provision in the Within parish ± Cornwall County SHORT parish: costs & funding, youth club venue venue/site to be Council ± Youth (existing hall facities) likely numbers of identified, but Service attendance etc. consider use of community Parish council MEDIUM Identify volunteers willing to help run a youth club. buildings. Obtain youth input (what do they want, what Young people facilities, etc) Caradon District MEDIUM Investigate possibility of recruiting a youth worker To be identified Council ± in conjunction with adjoining parishes to help through on-going take project forward and offer on-going support. consultation Clubs/ and/or access to organisations Where possible, incorporate other youth activities neighbouring identified in the appraisal at proposed youth club parish/town Working party ± e.g. discos. facilities. Local halls LONG Set up community based group with potential Locations to be users and Parish Council ± establish if sufficient identified ± Volunteers demand for local skateboarding facility. working with Caradon District SK8 equipment Liaise/work with District Council in respect of their Council who are suppliers current work on a wheeled sport strategy. formulating the wheeled sports Funders including Speak with other parish groups that have worked strategy. Local Network on similar projects. Fund, Lottery etc.

Site identification/ land ownership/feasibility and Other parish funding to be researched councils/parish plan groups

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Facilities for older people The written responses indicated a sections such as education and health that perceived need for better local health these public buildings provide a very facilities and social support for older people important resource to each of the in the parish. There was a need identified communities in the Parish for the delivery for support for those with disabilities in of services locally. taking part in activities in the villages The comments received also indicated that ‘I would like active programmes for older although the majority may be happy with people e.g. walking groups, all levels, bird particular circumstances, there may be watching, keep fit, fishing, crafts, debating significant minority groups- e.g those with societies, drama groups, displays, disabilities, for whom access to social gardening forum, education programs’ activities and community services may be Dobwalls resident particularly difficult. It is important that this Plan does not only respond to the majority While the use of the village halls for social view, but that it is also highlights the need interaction and leisure was not seen as a for special facilities or services to reduce particularly high priority by all residents, it the social exclusion of all groups and is clear that from responses to other individuals as far as possible. vision : · ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Investigate the need for special Across the Parish but Parish Council SHORT services and events such as a lunch particularly Trewidland Working Group club, over sixties or similar activities CRCC within the parish. Village Hall committee Investigate the need for transport or Age Concern other support for those using or wishing to use such a service

vision : · ACCESS TO LIBRARY SERVICES FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF THE PARISH ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING The parish has a mobile library service Across the Parish Council MEDUM but this needs to be publicised more, as Parish it is poorly used and some residents Working Group may not be aware of its existence. Publicise existence of mobile library CCC ± Education & service including timetable and stops. Libraries Department Consider household flier, in addition to poster campaign (parish, school, church Facilities within parish e.g. notice boards) school, church

Consider whether timetable needs amendment to better cater for the parish ± are some areas not currently included. Liaise with CCC regarding this and funding for publicity.

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Communications ªAlthough we are not newcomers to the expressed the need for this emergency village we have never been approached facility. 58% look forward to receiving their about any activities that go on in the village- Parish Magazine or newsletter though 8% it seems to us that if you don't go to the never read it. pub, attend the church or have children and become involved in school matters you tend The issue of access to Broadband has not to hear about local events when you go been resolved by the recent extension of to work at 8 in the morning and don't return this service to Trewidland and to Dobwalls. home until 6, it doesn't give you a lot of time to find out about these things and A surprising 23% of respondents felt that unfortunately sometimes items in the village their local postal address does not magazine are out of dateº adequately reflect their location and often Dobwalls resident had specific requests for changes, citing missing deliveries and misdirection of 69% would have no problems with the emergency and other vehicles as serious withdrawal of local telephone kiosks, but problems. 7% still depend on it and many more

vision : · CLEAR AND APPROPRIATE POSTAL ADDRESSES FOR ALL RESIDENTS ACTION MAIN LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Review the current postal addresses in Existing footpaths and Cornwall County MEDIUM the Parish, to identify those with problems bridle-ways Council associated with mail delivery or Parish Council identification by emergency services. Particularly in the Working Group Trewidland area Caradon District Explore the possibility of rationalising the Council postal addresses in the parish. Post Office

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20 Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan 2005 Transport

The prioritisation of issues at the · on the A38 at Dobwalls are favoured by Consultation days identified three key many. issues: · 95% of respondents support the · Road Safety: Traffic too fast, leading to Dobwalls bypass accident/danger spots · 42% of respondents thought that other · Public Transport : Need for transport routes ±for pedestrians, improvements to public transport bicycles and horses are unsatisfactory services & information availability or poor · Car parking issues Although Dobwalls and Trewidland show Road safety certain similarities regarding transportation The vehicular traffic of the two villages does needs. The average figures do mask some have to contend with several black spots differences between the settlements e.g. within the area which were clearly identified Speed cameras, Bridle paths and rights of by many respondents e.g. way · DOBWALLS A38 Duloe Road, · While 60% of Dobwalls respondents A38/Moorswater junction etc. wanted to see speed cameras, the · TREWIDLAND Horningtops and Bylane majority of Trewidland respondents did End junctions. not. · 20 m.p.h. speed limits through the Whereas in Dobwalls the majority indicated middle of Trewidland and Dobwalls that bridle paths and rights of way were well residential areas and a 30 m.p.h. limit or satisfactorily marked, almost 50% of Trewidland respondents felt that they were poorly marked. vision: · PARISH ROADS AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE FOR ALL USERS. · SLOW TRAFFIC DOWN - PARTICULARLY NEAR SCHOOL AND OTHER KNOWN BLIND SPOTS AS WELL AS WHERE ROADS NARROW. ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING As there are mixed views re: traffic calming, a Dobwalls village Parish Council MEDIUM transportation working group needs to be set up to look at possible solutions: i.e. various traffic A38 (particularly Cornwall County management solutions and law enforcement at junctions) Council ± issues, and the particular needs of Horse riders in Highways & Road the southern area of the Parish Trewidland Safety village Departments Liaise with Parish Council, County Highways and Road Safety Department, as well as Devon & Trewidland and Devon & Cornwall MEDIUM Cornwall constabulary on what is feasible and Dobwalls Constabulary appropriate. Schools Caradon District Road Safety Dept., to work with schools to Horningtops Council MEDIUM extending safe routes to school project. Also, look at possible car sharing for parents/children Bylane End Local residents and staff. (B3252) ± double white School Working group, using information obtained, to lines MEDIUM draw up specific proposals that the parish can consider (including sites/type and cost to parish).

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Public Transport Services · compared with only 9% (7% T) for work While more than half of the respondents related journeys never use public transport, between 43% Many people made comments in relation to (Trewidland) and 47% (Dobwalls) of Public transport, the majority from Dobwalls responding households do make use of the in particular on the poor quality of the bus local services. service in terms of reliability, frequency, Q18 information and cost. However recent How many use changes to the Western Greyhound service public transport since the survey have been noted.

Dobwalls % Trewidland % Neither % Only 8% use the Looe valley line, because None 53 57 76 of access problems, timetable and the one 26 26 18 greater convenience of the car for many two 11 7 9 journeys. Three / more 4 5 However Public transport, this includes buses, and trains from Liskeard, are seen: The current public transport services are · by 59% of respondents as adequate still an important facility for many: · by 38% of respondents as either poor or · 28% Dobwalls and 23% of Trewidland unsatisfactory , respondents use public transport for shopping Q21Comments on transport service.... · 12% of households use public transport “Buses sometimes leave before the stated for school or college time- the T6 8.07 service has done this · 16% Dobwalls and 7% Trewidland use it twiceº for access to medical facilities Dobwalls resident · between 9% Dobwalls and 12% Trewidland use it for access to social activities vision: · AN IMPROVED BUS SERVICE AND APPROPRIATE INFORMATION TO BE AVAILABLE TO PARISH RESIDENTS. ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Encourage election of parish transport rep (PTR) by Throughout Parish Council SHORT Parish Council. PTR to work with community to parish Public transport identify whether there is scope for amendments to bus providers timings/routes to increase bus usage in parish ± to Parish Transport ensure sustainability. Liaise with bus operators and Representative CCC Passenger Transport unit regarding findings. Cornwall County Council ± Public Seek advice of Rural Transport Officer (ECRTP), on Transport Unit current bus services in parish. Local residents East Cornwall Where bus service reliability is an issue ± PTR to set Rural Transport up procedure for monitoring and recording. PTR to Partnership MEDIUM work with Parish Council and ECRTP officer to ensure Countryside issues taken up with appropriate body. Agency and other advisory/funding PTR to also monitor problems with train travel (lesser bodies use by parish) and again feed this information back as LONG appropriate.

Contact ECRTP officer re: funding for information project (display board & household leaflets) SHORT

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Parking 77% of the responding households in both new traffic calming arrangements indicate a villages own at least one or two motor considerable concern over both access and vehicles with only 9% in Dobwalls parking in this area of Dobwalls, with managing without a car. Without this respondents both for and against the new necessary mode of transport the day to day system. The need for improvements to lives of the villagers would, in many cases, parking and pedestrian access to be impossible. Trewidland School were also raised.

Q14 ªUse car parking facilities in the Memorial How many hall car park for school pick up times and motor also for shopping at Sparº vehicles Dobwalls resident Census % Questionnaire responses. % Ward 2001 Caradon 2001 Census % “Better access and parking needed for None 24 13 18 school and village hallº One 39 - - Two or more 44 40 29 Trewidland resident While 38% felt that local parking was unsatisfactory or poor, the large response to the open questions on Dobwalls School's vision: · ADEQUATE PARKING · REDUCED PARKING CONGESTION ON MAIN ROADS AND BY SCHOOLS · REDUCED CAR USE AND PARKING PROBLEMS IN ALL AREAS, ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Investigate feasibility of utilising existing land for Trewidland Cornwall County MEDIUM school and community parking. School Council

In conjunction with actions to reduce speeding Memorial Hall Caradon District MEDIUM traffic through road safety initiatives also look at Council parking problems within parish. Residential areas to be Parish Council Seek advice from CCC Road Safety Dept., on identified. reduction of car use for school journeys as part Memorial Hall MEDIUM of a “Safe Routes to School Plan. Also, seek to Trustees reduce car use generally through education, especially through reconsideration of the School Other community bus charging policy. buildings/car parks

Disabled parking requirements to be considered Working group ONGOING in any project plans. Schools

Residents, parents, school staff

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Health Services

The 2001 Census asked people to describe having long term illness. However from their health over the last 12 months. For the responses to our survey it appears that : Dobwalls and District Ward the responses · 76% of respondents are satisfied with were: the local medical services. Ranging from District nurse and Health visitor Census Question (most heavily used services) to Meals Health? on wheels.

The Hospital car service was also very well

Ward 2001 Census % Caradon 2001 Census % appreciated indicating the continuing need Good 65 67 for such a resource in a Parish where Fairly Good 23 23 people are reliant on the medical services Not good 11 9 based in Liskeard or Plymouth for ie. GP, With limiting long 22 20 Dentist, Hospital, Optician, Physiotherapist, term illness Chiropodist and also Alternative Medicare. In their comments many people identified The higher number of people of retirement the need for these services and for age in the Parish may give rise to the prescription delivery slightly higher numbers of people who identified their health as not good or as

vision : · IMPROVED ACCESS FOR ALL, TO A RANGE OF HEALTH FACILITIES, PARTICULARLY DOCTOR, CHEMIST, OPTICIAN AND DENTIST. ACTION MAIN LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Liaise with partners to Investigate health Across the parish Parish Council MEDIUM facilities and options locally. Carry out audit of health facilities in parish and surrounding Surrounding Health Authority area . Ensure information (location/times of parishes services) available locally (village hall /parish Dental / GP Surgeries notice boards) Caradon district East Cornwall Primary Research the options and feasibility of Care Trust mobile services (utilising village halls) and MEDIUM prescription delivery (Utilising shop/PO) Health Action Zone

Investigate access to these facilities Caradon District SHORT elsewhere by way of public transport. To Council ± community also ensure all residents are aware of TAP health development (Transport Access Patients). worker

Health Promotion Service

CRCC (Mental Health, Care support)

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Education and Training

Responses to Q46 indicated a wide range quality. Special needs support was seen by of educational establishments used by many to be poor. households in the Parish with at least seven Primary Schools, seven secondary The 2001 Census lists the percentage of Schools, nine FE colleges, and nine HE School children and students aged between /Universities ( from Plymouth to Durham) 16 and 74 in the Ward (eg over the being specifically mentioned. minimum school leaving age) in full time education was slightly above that average Q44 for Caradon, but lower than for England and Happy with Wales as a whole. The levels of educational qualifications of those in the Ward, listed in provision? the Census also show lower levels of Higher and Further educational

Good % Satisfactory % Poor % achievement. A need for localised computer Primary 83 13 4 training and more adult training was Secondary 49 39 12 identified, Further ed 33 39 29 It was clear from responses to Q46 that Adult ed. 37 41 22 young people from the Parish are currently Special needs 23 41 37 studying at Colleges and Universities across England, with only a relatively small Satisfaction with Primary education was number attending Plymouth University. The high with 96% judging it to be good or provision of the combined university in satisfactory. Fewer respondents felt that the Cornwall received overwhelming support. secondary education was of such high (90% of the responses). vision : · TO ENSURE THAT RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS LOCALLY TO A RANGE OF ADULT EDUCATION COURSES INCLUDING COMPUTER COURSES. ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Investigate the possibilities of providing Within the Cornwall County Council ± MEDIUM local learning facilities± working with the parish Education, arts & Libraries partners identified. dept, early years Community Parish council Explore training/learning needs and buildings Working group local access to these. Village hall committee Schools Cornwall County Council Utilise community buildings (inc. Adult Education schools) facilities for local classes. Caradon District Council Work with training providers. Schools/Colleges Family Learning Further exploration required to identify Local residents LONG barriers to learning opportunities i.e. Surestart transport, childcare. East Cornwall Rural Transport Partnership Note: Link with employment training Local arts & crafts section. organisations. WEA (Workers Education Association)

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Employment

The key points revealed by this section of Location of work the questionnaire were: Of those employed : · 54% of respondents are in employment · 17% work within a mile of home (33% full time, 11% part time and 10% · 28% within 5 miles self employed) · 30% in Cornwall · 25% are retired or long term sick · 16% in Plymouth · 18% are at School, students or on · 4% in Devon and 6% elsewhere government training 93% wanted to see more employment · 2% are unemployed locally · 2% other (this may include those looking after young children at home) Type of work · The 1991 Census gave industrial sector for Q39 jobs in D&T as: Employment · other services 30% status? · Distribution and catering 26% · Agriculture Forestry and Fishing 13 % · Transport 12%

Questionnaire responses % Wardcensus % 2001 Caradon 2001 census % · Construction 7% In employment 54 61 60 · Banking and finance 6% Sick or disabled 2 6 5 · Manufacturing 6% students 16 6 6 The decline in Farming is likely to have Retired 23 15 17 seriously altered these figures.

With 57-61 % of the Parish population Employment: being within working age ranges 16-60 ‘Long term, secure and above the minimum (census data), these figures suggest that wage!’ the Parish has a reasonably low rate of unemployment. Their employment was Dobwalls resident considered to be secure or very secure by 86% of those in work. Those looking for work listed in descending order: Income levels · Industrial However the figures for average net weekly · Agricultural income ranges in the Parish (based on · Any 1998 estimates) suggest that at £310 per · Caring, week, average income levels are low. · Office · Education or Health service In the income domain (in terms of Indices of · Professional Multiple Deprivation 2000) Dobwalls and · Clerical Trewidland Parish has the third worst score (i.e.3rd lowest income levels). D&T ranks as · Public service, the 6th worst parish in terms of employment · Tourism in Caradon and in the 2000 Indices of · Technical, multiple deprivation* D&T was the 4 th most as the type of work being sought though the deprived ward in Caradon. numbers in each category are small. (*This index includes weightings for ± income 25%; Employment; Health Suggestions were also made to expand deprivation and disability 15%; Education existing local businesses and to build a skills and Training 15%; Housing 10%; small business park. Geographical Access to services 10%)

26 Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan 2005 Q68/71 suggested that 35 respondents (+ 2 not yets!) would like help with their gardens, number of people who specifically gave and would be prepared to make a financial their names and addresses as being contribution for this service! Could this interested in contributing as volunteers in provide jobs for some of those seeking various capacities, suggested that there agricultural work? may be an important untapped resource in the Parish which may be of value in Voluntary activity achieving some of the Plan objectives. The wide range of suggestions made in response to the questionnaire, and the vision : · A WIDE RANGE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE LOCALLY. ACTION LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Investigate training opportunities (utilising Within the Parish Council MEDIUM local halls/venues). parish Local employers

Provide job information on Parish Notice Small business SHORT Boards – Advise employers of this facility advisor Employment service Liaise with employment service regarding an “employment surgery” session. Arrange Objective 1 LONG presentations by Business advisors on what is feasible and options available. Cornwall County Council Match local employers to available skills. Investigate further the kinds of employment DEFRA needed to provide for a wide range of high quality job and career opportunities. Caradon District Council Consider childcare and transport issues and seek advice on grants /help available etc. Training Providers: adult education, colleges,

WEA

Surestart

BT (broadband) vision : · A THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMY · NEW DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE PARISH WHICH ARE SMALL-SCALE AND SYMPATHETIC TO THE SURROUNDING AREA AND AMENITIES. ACTION MAIN LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING

Set up working group to explore types Existing unused Parish Council LONG of small businesses required and those buildings Land owners interested in setting up. Identify possible Local employers new sites for Small business advisor Seek grants and other opportunities for workshops Employment service the small business sector. through further Objective 1 consultation Cornwall County Council Identify possible sites for business units DEFRA and investigate land ownership, Caradon District Council planning restrictions, access issues

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70% of respondents feel that tourists should The protection of existing historic buildings, be encouraged to the area although groups of trees and other important reference to venues were very local, with features was seen to important. Better the canal, countryside footpaths and provision, maintenance and signing of historical things eg. St Keyne Well, seen as footpaths in the area were seen to be being of significance. significant in developing the area for Tourism.. vision : · SUSTAINABLE TOURISM THROUGHOUT PARISH, THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES , LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND THE COUNTRYSIDE ITSELF ACTION MAIN LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING

Set up working group to liaise with Dobwalls theme park Parish Council LONG providers (theme park, hotels, Egyptian Centre museums etc.) and Caradon District Working group Council on promotional offers and Looe Valley tourist publications. Look to Pubs Caradon District Council incorporate footpath information Hotel and b&bs Cornwall County Council (circular walks), parish information – Links to Bodmin Moor things to do, historical interest etc. Footpaths Local community Local produce Local businesses Seek assistance & advice from leisure and tourism depts of the District & Links also to: Footpaths & bridleways County Council. St Keyne Well and association Organ Museum in neighbouring Parish Cornwall Tourist Board South West Tourism vision : · A NETWORK OF WELL SIGNED AND MAINTAINED FOOTPATHS TO CATER FOR THE NEEDS OF ALL USERS. ACTION MAIN LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Parish Council/ Working Group to identify Existing footpaths and Cornwall County SHORT relevant footpaths and rights of way on an bridle-ways Council OS map . If new footpaths are feasible Parish Council funding for improvements including Particularly in the Caradon District signage, maintenance and responsibility Trewidland area Council issues. Footpaths & bridleways Parish Council may wish to consider association SHORT joining CCC scheme (Local Maintenance Ramblers Partnership) if not already “signed up”. Environment Feasibility of funding for parish display Agency map (and/or leaflets) to indicate footpaths Cornwall Wildlife in parish. Parish Council to set up Trust process to enable residents to log Landowners (in footpath problems. the case of new paths) Work with partners identified Countryside SHORT Also consider feasibility of improvements Agency (Right to to enable access for disabled and discuss Roam) with relevant authorities/agencies.

28 Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan 2005 Local Government

Parish Councils: Role and · Halls (provision for public meetings, Responsibilities functions, sports, indoor recreation and clubs). A Parish Council is the first level of local government. Members of a Parish Council · Legal proceedings (power to defend or are people who live or work in the Parish prosecute legal proceedings on behalf and are elected for a four year term. They of parishioners and to participate in are the voice of the community and seek to Public Inquiries. enhance the quality of living locally. The · Lighting (provision and maintenance of Parish Council raises an annual precept, any footway lighting). which helps to pay for any projects it · Litter (provision of litter-bins and support undertakes in the Parish. for anti-litter campaigns). · Open Spaces, Parks and Playing Fields Everything a Parish Council does is (provision and maintenance of open provided for by legislation but is also spaces and walks). subject to the provision of general law. The · Parking places (provision and Parish Council can make representations to maintenance of cycle and car parks). the District and County Authorities about · Planning (receive notification of issues affecting the Parish and can provide applications in the parish and make information regarding relevant contacts. suitable comments). · Ponds (powers to deal with Parish Councils have the following powers, contaminated ponds and pools) (some of these are shared with the District · Post and telephone (power to indemnify and the County Council). postal and/or telephone authorities · Allotments (provision and maintenance). against loss). · Arts (arts and crafts development and · Public lavatories (provision and improvement of knowledge.) maintenance). · Baths, Wash-houses, swimming pools · Rights of Way (maintenance). and launderettes can be provided. · Roadside verges (power to plant and · Borrowing (for a maximum of 25 years maintain). after receiving loan sanction consent via · Seats (provision and maintenance on NALC) the public highway). · Burial grounds (provision and · Shelters (provision and maintenance for maintenance and provision of public use). crematoria, mortuaries and post mortem · Signs (power to erect warning signs). rooms). · Tourism (provision of facilities for · Bylaws for playing areas/village greens. conferences, and to encourage · Churchyards (power to contribute to the recreation and business). costs of maintenance of churchyards in · Traffic calming (contributions towards use, and a duty to maintain any closed highway authority costs) churchyards where that duty has been · Transport (car sharing, taxi fare transferred through Order in Council) concessions, community `bus services · Clocks (provision and maintenance of transport information). public clocks). · Village and town greens (maintenance) · Commons (power to protect where no General Expenditure: Power to spend a registered owner known). maximum of £5.00 per head of electors' · Crime prevention (establishment of register on any purpose not otherwise schemes for the detection or prevention covered where that expenditure is of of crime, and making grants to direct benefit to the area or the householders and the police for the parishioners, provided no legislation purpose). exists whereby such expenditure is · Entertainments (provision of any form of illegal. public entertainment). (Source: National Association of Local Councils)

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Parish Plan Questionnaire decisions, with at least half being unsure of Responses to the questions on local the outcome of such processes. councillors gave a mixed message with only the Parish Councillors being considered to The previous page sets out clearly the give better than average attention to local range of powers which the Dobwalls and concerns. Trewidland Parish Council ,in line with all Parish Councils possess. This Plan has set Q76 out clear priorities against which the Do local success of the Dobwalls and Trewidland Councillors give Parish Council can be judged. This is in line with the Government's `Guidance on Best attention to local Value for Town and Parish Councils' concerns? Good % Average % Poor % (1999). It is hoped that this document may Parish Councillors 40 43 17 help to support the objectives set out within District Councillors 14 57 30 the Guidance encouraging Parish Councils County Councillors 11 50 39 to: · Challenge Although only about 30% of respondents · Compare had attended Parish Council meetings over · Consult 70% were aware that they could attend. · Compete Only 6% had ever stood for election but 15% would consider doing so in future. This Parish Plan Q82 This document provides clear evidence of a Are planning significant consultation process within the decisions? Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish. It also identifies the need for further support for the yes no Don't know Parish Council in developing responses to Fair and consistent 20 26 54 the vision statements. Take account of 23 26 52 village character Several of the action plans in this report Give adequate 23 27 50 suggest the setting up of working groups notification which can develop further research, liase with other key organisations and identify 56% felt that they did not have sufficient appropriate funding that may be available to opportunities for inputting their view into implement the actions set in this plan Planning Policy. Fewer people were confident about the nature of Planning vision : · EFFECTIVE STRUCTURES IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP IMPLEMENT THE PARISH PLAN AND SUPPORT OTHER PARISH COUNCIL BUSINESS ACTION MAIN LOCATIONS PARTNERS TIMING Set up a working group /or groups, with Dobwalls and Parish Council SHORT representatives of the Parish Council as Trewidland members, to initiate and develop the Caradon District Council achievement of key visions set out in this Plan. Cornwall County Council

Widen the range of potential funding Local community sources to include those currently unavailable to the Parish Council itself to increase the likely success rate of initiatives set out in this Plan

30 Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan 2005 What happens next ? Outcomes which have been achieved Copies of the Parish Plan have been sent in other areas of Cornwall to a wide range of Authorities (for the full · Adopted as Supplementary Planning distribution list see next page). Consultation Guidance by the Local Authority will take place with a number of partners · New bus routes introduced (e.g. councils, health authority, police, · Installation of cattle grids environmental agency etc) and their · 30mph speed limit introduced feedback will be incorporated as · Kerbside recycling introduced appropriate. It is hoped that by involving · bus shelters erected throughout parish these partners we will ensure a realistic and feasible plan is produced. By involving · Locally based training introduced potential partners at an early stage, it is · Kick started major funding projects hoped that they will work with the Parish in · New health services in village hall. taking the actions forward. Partners with particular remits may be able to identify new or existing funding which may help Finding out more about the Parish support particular initiatives. Plan process and detailed results If you would like to know more about the The Plan is an Action Plan that needs to be development of the Parish Plan, or would used by the Parish Council and community like to look in more detail at some of the in their aims to fulfil the vision they have for individual topics and comments that were their parish. The Plan does not guarantee made during the questionnaire and that all the issues raised will be resolved consultation processes, please refer to the immediately as some of the projects may Appendices document. require lobbying for change and, some of the issues are long term projects. The Appendices document sets out in However, it is a tool for bringing about detail in Appendix 1: change · The full questionnaire form and responses Special Parish Plan Project group/s · The analysis of both numerical and The Parish Council may be able to obtain written answers and comments access to additional funding opportunities made through the setting up of a Parish Plan · The summary document and Projects group, or other special projects publicity for the prioritisation events group. Such a group can assist in the circulated to all households · The material prepared by CRCC for development of responses to the action the prioritisation days. plans above, and may be able to make applications for funding for specific projects Appendix 2 sets out: to organisations which could not give · An analysis of the characteristics of money to the Parish Council directly. those attending the prioritisation days What can the Plan do? · An analysis of the priorities · Provide information to funding bodies to assigned to the topics raised at the help access funding prioritisation events · Influence policy and decision makers · Written comments and feedback · Act as a Lobbying tool to get things made at the prioritisation events. changed · Provide an action plan for the whole Copies of the Appendices document can be community, individuals, schools, local found in Local Libraries, Post Offices and organisations, parish councils and other Schools. A copy is also held by the local representatives Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Clerk.

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This document will be utilised by a number Primary Health Care Trust of organisations and authorities in the Lammellion Hospital, Liskeard development of policy. The following · Area Officer distribution list indicates the range and extent of interest in the Parish Plan South East Cornwall Regenerations outcomes. Partnerships Ltd. Liskeard Countyside Agency: · Manager South West Regional office · Facilitator Exeter Countryside Services Partnerships: Caradon District Council: · Tamar Valley AONB Luxtowe House, Liskeard · Tamar Community Futures · Chief Executive · Cornwall AONB · Community and Economic Services · Parish Plans Office Voluntary Organisations: · Regeneration Officer · The Sylvanus Trust · Housing and Environmental Services Children's Services / Partnerships · Housing Officer · Cornwall Childrens' Fund · Housing Enabling officer · Early Development and Childcare · Community Health Officer Partnership · Environmental/ Sustainability Office · Playwise · Health Development Officer Caradon Crime and Disorder Cornwall County Council Reduction Partnership County Hall Truro · Caradon District Council ,Safety · Highways services (Caradon Officer division ) · Liskeard Police Crime reduction · Transport Strategy officer · Area Youth Officer · Community Police Officer · Adult Education Government Office South West Cornwall Rural Community Council Bristol Truro · Planning Department · Community Officer · Rural Housing Officer · Social Inclusion Officer Department of Food, and Rural Affairs, East Cornwall Council for Voluntary London Services · Sustainable Development Unit Bodmin · Fieldwork Manager South West Regional Development Agency East Cornwall Rural Transport Truro Partnership · Planning Office Bodmin · Partnership Co-ordinator Member of Parliament

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Acknowledgements

Thanks go to the many people who supported the development of the Parish Plan, through attendance at meetings and consultation day events, delivering and completing Questionnaires, and contributing to the Video survey of young people in the Parish.

Those involved in the development of the Parish Plan process and documentation as members of the Steering Group (and who they represent where relevant) are set out below;

Berni Yeatman (Parish Clerk) Joanne Thorn (Parish Council & Memorial Hall) Gill Boulton (Dobwalls CP School) Daniel Yeatman (Village youth) The steering group would also like to thank Cath Parker (Resident with links to Housing the following individuals and organisations Associations) who helped considerably in the Hollie Parker (Village Youth) development of the Plan: Denise Payas (Local business) John Dunn (Dobwalls football) Felicity Sylvester ± Caradon District Dawn Mitchell (Pre School) Council Parish Plans Officer Sionad Mackie (Village Youth) Krystina Zdan-Michajlowicz - Multi-Media Pamela Lunt (Trewidland village) Arts Documentation Hugh Francis (District Council) East Cornwall Voluntary Services Nikki Mills (Business studies) Marita Ward - Cornwall Rural Community Roger Thomson (Trewidland Village) Services Gavin Caterer Dobwalls (Village youth)

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34 Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan 2005 MAP OF TREWIDLAND AREA

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CARADON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Working for South East Cornwall www.caradon.gov.uk

The Dobwalls and Trewidland Parish Plan was made possible through the assistance of the above organisations