Tarvin Parish Plan 2011

Your Community - Your Future Foreword

In May 2009 Parish Council hosted a public meeting in Tarvin Methodist Church to seek support from the public present to create a Parish Plan for Tarvin.

The overwhelming response was positive and it was decided to form a Parish Plan Steering Group with local volunteers to undertake the process.

There are in existence over 50 Parish Plans in and many more at various stages of completion. The driving force behind them all, and that of Tarvin, was Bron Kerrigan from Cheshire Community Action, to whom we are all very much indebted.

To seek views and comments from the Tarvin community, the Steering Group produced a questionnaire delivered to over 1200 households in Tarvin Parish in July 2010.

In October 2010 we formed three working groups; Community, Economy and Environment to analyse all the responses and the comments received through the questionnaire, to describe in detail what the views represented and to formulate Action Plans to achieve the desired solutions which appear in the Tarvin Parish Plan.

The Tarvin Parish Plan is the result of many people’s actions, all of which have been volunteered to achieve a common goal to preserve the benefits we enjoy. The action plans will be taken forward by “Parish Plan Implementation Groups” to seek the improvements requested by our community for generations to come.

I sincerely thank all the past and present members of the Steering Group, the various Working Groups, and all the other volunteers, for all their hard work, commitment and enthusiasm. I would also like to thank all the householders who took the time and effort to return their questionnaires and for their comments.

This document, the Tarvin Parish Plan, is not the end but the start of the improvement process.

Phillip Miles - Chairman, Tarvin Parish Plan Steering Group, Sept 2011

2 Contents

Foreword 2

Welcome 4

Steering Group Committee 5

The Parish 6-11

Tarvin Parish Surveys 12-13

Working Groups 14

Environment 15-20

Economy 20-23

Community 23-26

Action Plans 27-32

Acknowledgments

3 Welcome

Welcome to the Parish Plan for the of Tarvin, .

Tarvin Parish includes not only the village of Tarvin but also the hamlets of Oscroft and Stapleford, and the smaller settlements of Heath and Tarvin Sands.

The Tarvin Parish Plan (TPP) represents the views The TPP has been produced by the Tarvin Parish and comments received from 30% of households Plan Steering Group (TPPSG) formed in 2009 in Tarvin Parish. from volunteers living within the community. In drawing up this document, the Steering Group This document is based on research and analysis has striven to reflect the views of all our received from responses to the TPP residents who have been given as much questionnaire, the Tarvin Primary School mini- opportunity as possible to contribute to the questionnaire, the Business questionnaire, and the consultation process. views expressed by Tarvin residents at a number of Public Meetings and Tarvin Christmas Fair. It represents the hopes and aspirations of the community and we hope you will enjoy reading it.

4 Steering Group Committee

The proposal to create a Tarvin Parish Plan was Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer and up to 15 announced by the Parish Council at a Public members all of whom are volunteers living in Meeting in May 2009. Those present supported Tarvin Parish. the proposal and volunteers from the public were invited to form a Steering Group, supported by Since then, the Steering Group Committee has the Parish Council, with the task of creating the met virtually every month, held one Public Tarvin Parish Plan. Meeting to advise the results of the surveys and formed 3 Working Groups, with additional The Tarvin Parish Plan Steering Group (TPPSG) volunteers to meet independently of TPPSG, to held its first meeting in November 2009. We analyse the responses and comments. quickly established a Constitution and formed a It is only appropriate that you know who they Committee to include a Chairman,Vice- are:

Jo Banks Cathy Hones Grenville Phillips Hilary Banner Roger Hones Eric Plenderleath Mary Burgess Duncan Howarth Debbie Ridley Alan Chesters Karin Howarth Greg Ridley Pat Coy Sarah Kirby David Smeatham Libby Dilliway-Parry Rachael Lloyd Brian Spruce Margaret Dixon Jane Lush PC Steve Trow Sarah Evans Ted Lush Mike Tyrie Adam Friend Hazel Manning Iris Weaver Ron Fuller Sophie Marks Sam Weaver Jim Grogan Anna Mellor Jim Wigan Brian Hardacre Fi Miles Cyril Williams Sue Hardacre Kath Miles Dave Williams Karen Hemmings Phil Miles Ray Williams Steve Hemmings Joan Millar Mark Wyatt Hazel Hildreth Christine Oliver Steve Hildreth Kelvin Oliver

5 The Parish

Tarvin Parish is located five miles east of Chester. Its and Chester, and between and boundary extends to the parish boundaries of Horton to Chester. cum Peel and in the north, Willington, Pryors Hayes and Duddon in the east, , The parish today has a population in excess of 2693 and Cotton Edmunds in the south, and (2001 census) most of whom live in Tarvin township Barrow in the west. which provides a mixture of housing. The High Street has a number of medieval andVictorian buildings Tarvin Parish extends to approximately 17 sq miles whilst the immediate surrounds include a number of and includes, in addition to the township of Tarvin, the 20th century estates with a mixture of terraced, semi- hamlets of Austin’s Hill, Broombank, Old Moss, detached and detached private dwellings. Hamlets Oscroft, Tarvin Sands (part), Weetwood and Willington offer countryside living in renovated cottages and Corner (part). The predominant landscape farm buildings as well as single new-build surrounding the village is of medium scale pastoral developments. fields typical of this part of Cheshire. There are pleasant views over agricultural countryside towards the mid-Cheshire sandstone ridge to the east and over the plain to the estuary and the Clwydian Range to the north and west.

A settlement has existed on the site of modern Tarvin since long before the Domesday Survey of 1086, when it was one of the highest populated manors in Cheshire.

In his book ‘The Place Names of Cheshire’, J McN. The western and southern boundaries of Tarvin Dodgson suggests that the name may be derived from township are defined by the two major roads the Welsh for a boundary. proceeding east from the city of Chester. These are the A54(T) from Chester to Manchester, and the The Roman road between Chester and Manchester A51(T) from Chester to Nantwich. These provide ran through Stamford Bridge but passed to the north swift access to the M53, M56 and the M6, as well as of Tarvin village. The Chester to Nantwich road only the international airports at Liverpool and came through Tarvin when it was turnpiked after Manchester, and to the mainline railway stations at 1769. Prior to that, the route followed either the Chester and Crewe. Tarvin has a regular public pack trail and salt route via Hockenhull Platts or the transport service with buses every half-hour between coach track via Waverton and Stapleford.

6 The oldest buildings in Tarvin are St Andrew’s Church for the widening of the streets and construction of and Holme Street Hall. The south aisle of the church new houses, which form the heart of Tarvin as we was built in the 13th or early 14th century, and Holme know it today. Street Hall is early 17th century, probably the oldest continuously occupied building in Tarvin. The premises currently occupied by the fish and chip shop was built in 1753 as an inn, The Flaggs and Hamilton House on Church Street were built in 1756 and the Red Lion Inn rebuilt about 1756. The George and Dragon was built at the end of the 18th century and refurbished in the 21st century. Tarvin Hall was constructed sometime before 1776 replacing an earlier building.

In the 19th century theVictorians built their private villas in the village centre and extended outside the village envelope on the main road to Chester and at Tarvin Sands. Workers’ cottages (shown below) were built in Lower High Street for those employed in agriculture including blacksmiths, carters, shoemakers, millers and wheelwrights.

St Andrew’s Church, pictured above, displays a fine collection of artifacts discovered across Tarvin Parish dating from pre-historic times through to the recent past, and includes one of the few Saxon Crosses discovered in Cheshire. Tarvin was a Royalist strongpoint in the Civil War and St Andrew’s Church still bears shot marks on the west wall

(For further reading we suggest “Tarvin, The History of a CheshireVillage” published by Tarvin Local History Group.)

There have been shops and rural businesses located in Tarvin for at least four hundred years but little is known about its appearance prior to the Great Fire of 1752.

The Great Fire of Tarvin broke out on the last day of April 1752. Within a couple of hours the greater part of the village burnt down, leaving the timber framed In the immediate pre-war developments of the 1930s buildings of Church Cottages and Bull’s Cottage there was a need for modern housing for those (opposite Tarvin Hall) standing at its extremities. working in agriculture and industry. This demand was The clearance of the old buildings in Tarvin village met by Tarvin Rural District Council, initially by centre provided the Georgians with an opportunity building on Hockenhull Lane and the Heath

7 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 TarvinVillage Centre was designated as a Conservation Area on 8th February 1973. Tarvin Parish Council “is proud of its conservation area and wishes to preserve its character so that residents and others can enjoy it in the future”. A new Tarvin Parish Council leaflet “Guidance Notes for property owners in Tarvin Conservation Area” has just been published by the Parish Council and distributed to every householder in the Conservation Area.

Outlying Settlements - Oscroft

Oscroft is situated 1 mile east of Tarvin. The village lies on a triangular green at the meeting point of three Location of growth inTarvin village 1800 - 2000 roads, Shay Lane, Cross Lanes and Willington Road. The village has about 85 dwellings and a population of about 250. Drive end of Hockenhull Avenue. After the Second World War they continued to build more houses, Oscroft has no public buildings such as shops or inns. each reflecting changing fashions over the ensuing 40 The services of phone box, post box and notice board year period, the variety of styles and materials are located on the Green. contributing to the rich and interesting mix of the community’s housing stock. Besides farming, there is no direct employment in Oscroft although a number of residents are self- The 1960s developments are a mix of bungalows and employed and work from home. Just outside the two storey houses with straightforward undecorated village are the Weetwood Grange brewery, Equestrian lines which sit within their own fenced plots set back Centre and the Pryors Hayes Golf Course. from the road with gardens to the rear.

The houses in Oscroft stand one deep in classic ribbon development with the main concentration on the Green. The houses have grown organically from the 1700s to the present day and represent the age in Tarvin Conservation Area which they were built. Key buildings include Oscroft House, Oscroft Hall Farm, Dog Wood Cottage and the old Methodist Church.

8 Oscroft Green

Outlying Settlements - Stapleford

Stapleford lies to the south of TarvinVillage and is crossed north-west to south-east by the A51 Chester- Nantwich trunk road. This part of Tarvin Parish is largely flat agricultural land with small fields enclosed by thorn hedges and fences.

Many of the dwellings are isolated but there are three The Sheaf small groups of houses, the Sheaf, Old Moss and Austin’s Hill. TarvinVillage Design Statement At the Sheaf there is a row of fine Georgian cottages 2007 and a former inn. The houses of Old Moss stand one deep along Old Moss Lane with long gardens and TarvinVillage Design Statement, created by Tarvin fields behind. Austin’s Hill is a group of 14 dwellings Parish Council, provides guidance on the design, built by a private developer in the 1930s. character and landscapes that are valued by local residents and organisations. It will have both a significant and a positive effect, in line with the sustainability objectives for cultural heritage and landscape. These include:

Protecting and enhancing historic, cultural and archaeological value in Tarvin;

Promoting high quality building design in Tarvin to take account of local architectural character and styles;

Protecting and enhancing the character and quality of the landscape and townscape in Tarvin.

9 Tarvin Parish Today

Green Spaces

The development of TarvinVillage has resulted in a number of public green spaces including King George V Playing Field, Tarvin Community Woodland and the Millennium Garden.

The King GeorgeV playing field is the centre for most of the sporting activities in the village. Located just off the southern end of the High Street it is home to a range of sports activities and clubs suitable for all ages including Tennis, Bowls and Football. For the younger members of the community the Field Management Committee has installed a vast range of new play equipment, and the Scout and Guide Building, also located on the playing field, is home to the Tarvin Youth Club.

Tarvin Community Woodland was created to provide a buffer between the existing homes and the new by- pass A51(T) on the village’s southern boundary. Created “to conserve, restore and re-establish native trees, plants and all types of wildlife by provision of a community woodland area in Tarvin for the benefit of the public at large and with a view to improving the quality of life” it is now managed by the Tarvin Community Woodland Trust. This natural space is enjoyed by residents and visitors alike, with its maturing native trees, flora and fauna, and many footpaths. It has full access for those with disabilities.

10 Both St Andrew’s Church and Tarvin Methodist Church have regular events for all ages in addition to religious services.

The Millennium Garden is located on the corner of Hockenhull Avenue where it meets Road south-east of the village centre. Chester and District Housing Trust has kindly provided a licence to the Parish Council for use of its land.

Tarvin Primary School provides 2 years of pre-school experience in addition to infant and junior education Community Activities to the age of 11. Secondary education is available within a 5 mile radius of Tarvin in Chester or Tarporley. Adjacent to the Playing Field is Tarvin Community Centre (top right) which, together with Tarvin Methodist Church (centre right) and St Andrew’s Church, provides most of the indoor activities enjoyed by everyone in Tarvin. It houses Tarvin’s Sure Start Centre and Library and daily activities range from Zumba Dancing and Keep Fit to Bingo.

11 Tarvin Parish Surveys

The Government encourages local communities to to encourage its return the George and Dragon Inn take more control of our lives, to suggest what we all offered a lavish meal to a lucky winner drawn out of a like about the community we live in, what we want to hat. (It should be noted that all questionnaires were retain or change, and to engage with others to get it treated in strictest confidence and that respondents done. had the opportunity to supply their name on a separate page if they wanted to enter the A Parish Plan should bring together the views, needs competition.) and opinions of the whole community, covering a whole range of issues including social, economic and The Tarvin Parish Plan questionnaire included a the environment. The Parish Plan provides a shared separate section forYoung Persons (under 19) and vision for the community and it contains a detailed was delivered by hand in June 2010 to all 1220 action plan to achieve that vision. households in the civil parish of Tarvin. We received 357 completed questionnaires, and 36Young persons’ Although Parish Plans have no legal status in the Town questionnaires (YPQ). More details of their responses and Country Planning system, the information are included in section 10. provided by the community has the potential to influence a wide range of organisations including the As the questionnaire was aimed at an overall Borough and Parish Councils. They should household view 357 responses equates to a 30% complement local planning policies, such as theVillage success rate. Out of 790 residents responding 137 Design Statement, and contribute to the way current were identified as being under 19 yet we only and future local services are managed and delivered. received 36YPQs representing 46 persons which equates to 33.5% of “known”YPQs. Above all, a Parish Plan is a statement of how a community views itself, what it values and how it There were 396 males and 394 females with the would like to develop in the future. As well as majority in the 40-74 age group and of the 137Young creating a voice for the community, the Parish Plan Persons, 77 were male and 60 female. provides a summary of the actions necessary to meet local needs, and creates a framework organization (Implementation Group) to work with other organisations to implement the changes required.

Questionnaire

The initial task of the TPPSG was to seek the views and feedback from the Parish residents on a range of topics. The Steering Group composed and produced the Tarvin Parish Questionnaire and delivered it to every household in Tarvin civil parish in June 2010. The target date for its return was 31st July 2010 and

12 The questionnaire included questions about the general likes and dislikes of the people living in Tarvin. These questions were directed to the general population and also formed part of the separate youth section.

TPS1 Likes

There were 953 comments received. The highest rated responses were in respect of village life, school facilities and activities, and its rural aspect.

Tarvin Primary School Survey

Tarvin Primary school conducted a survey among its 193 pupils in November 2010. Created by the School Council, every pupil provided their answers to questions on the likes and dislikes of living in Tarvin, the clubs and activities they take part in, and what extra activities Tarvin could provide.

The most popular things they liked about living in TPS2 Dislikes Tarvin were the community spirit and being able to play with their friends. The dislikes were the busy There were 642 comments received of which 16 were roads and the amount of litter. “Dislike Nothing.” Clubs, traffic and roads under the umbrella of “Facilities and Traffic” received the most With regards to clubs and activities, football and choir comments followed by shops and services, and safety club were most popular and they would like to have a and cleanliness. swimming pool and a gymnastics club.

13 Working Groups

All the responses from the questionnaires, surveys • Environment: Transport, Countryside, Built and public meetings provide answers and comments Environment and Disabled Facilities on a wide range of topics which after analysis fall into three specific subject groups of Environment, • Economy: Business, Local Shops and Health Community and Economy. Provision

In October 2010 the TPPSG held a public meeting to • Community: Community Safety, Social,Young provide the results of the consultations and to create, People and Housing Issues from volunteers present, the 3 Parish Plan Working Groups with the remit to conduct in-depth analysis The following sections of the Parish Plan provide a and to draw up the necessary action plans under the summary of the analysis and suggested actions following headings: provided by the Working Groups. Each issue and section is numbered to provide a cross reference to the Action Plan.

14 General Bus services attracted the majority of 1. Environment - comments for improvement (40%) and overall Public Transport accounted for 75% of the suggested Transport improvements received. 1.1 Suggested Improvements include 1.0 Transport 1.1a Bus Services The current bus services from Northwich and Nantwich via Tarvin to Chester “fail to service the more rural areas of the parish, such as Oscroft”, which results in more cars being parked in Tarvin Village to use the bus. This results in increased pressure on the limited number of parking spaces on Tarvin High Street.

It was suggested that buses run directly to the “railway station in Chester, the Countess of Chester hospital, the local towns of and , and the shopping centre of Cheshire Oaks in ”. Such extra services would be The survey received 499 responses to the question supported by existing users, and attract new regarding their means of transport. customers.

In response to the question of changes to existing Comments were received regarding the “frequency, transport links, out of a total of 335 responses almost start and finish times of buses during the week and at 50% replied that changes were not necessary, and 30% weekends”. Comments received suggested that “the did not know. This left only 20% wanting changes. current cost of bus tickets exceeded the cost of car The questionnaire allowed for suggestions of parking in Chester and other local shopping areas” improvements and it was the remit of the Working and acts as a deterrent to using Public Transport. Group to study and recommend actions to achieve the desired result. 1.1bTrains The requested improvements to the Railway system The suggested transport improvements by percentage include “an increase in the frequency of trains to and of total comments received are shown in the from Delamere” and a suggestion to “re-open following graph Beeston station”. Due to the number of responses on this issue (9) it was decided not to add it to the Action Plan. 1.1c Local Access issues Local Access issues accounted for 17% of the responses received, second only to that of the General Bus Service. A range of improvements were requested including:

15 1.1d Cycling vehicles, and sufficient room for collection and drop- A requirement for “more cycle paths and cycle only off of bus passengers. lanes”, and “an increase in the provision of secure cycle racks” within the parish. Tarvin Primary School requires parking spaces for the safe arrival and departure of pupils and staff. 1.1e Pedestrians Suggestions included: 1.2.1aTarvinVillage Shopping area “An increase in the width and the finished quality of The Parish Council has been considering the options pavements for pedestrians and disabled use, with available to increase parking space around this area more even surfaces to increase safety”; and has already received a suggestion raised by our “A footbridge over the A54 to provide residents on respondents and Working Group which is the the north side of Tarvin with easier access on foot or feasibility of securing a field close to the High Street cycle to the facilities in TarvinVillage.” With only 1 for a car park. Other suggestions from the Working suggestion it was decided that this item would not Group study include making the High Street one way, appear on the Action List. having parking on one side of the High Street only, and “Improved access to the shops in Tarvin High Street time-restricted parking. We will continue to provide for residents with limited mobility”; support and information to Tarvin Parish Council “Provision of seats for those with limited mobility in through the Tarvin Parish Plan Implementation Group. appropriate locations”. 1.2.1b Blue Badge parking 1.2 PrivateTransport There were also suggestions for provision of blue Parking received a “poor” rating when compared to badge parking spaces on the High Street to improve other services in the parish and 12% of comments access for residents with restricted mobility (see received suggested improvements to parking. Parking section 4). problems also accounted for 26% (173 out of 677) “dislikes” of living in Tarvin. 1.2.2 Speed ofTraffic The speed of traffic in TarvinVillage and around the country lanes was raised as a “dislike” by 3% (39) of respondents. Suggestions received include “speed bumps, cameras or flashing speed signs” in selected areas of Tarvin and in Oscroft.

It was also suggested that “a 20 mph speed limit be imposed close to Tarvin Primary School to improve safety and reduce emissions in the vicinity”.

2. Environment – Tarvin High Street Countryside 1.2.1 Parking The two main areas of concern are TarvinVillage 2.1 Importance of Natural Environment shopping area and Tarvin Primary School. The overall view of the respondents to the questionnaire was that the countryside around Tarvin TarvinVillage shopping area has a requirement for on was both important and appreciated by everyone that street parking for residents, shoppers and delivery

16 answered. In response to “How much do you value environmental issues and uses them as a common the natural environment of our community?” 350 theme in many lessons. At least one session per week respondents placed 5 choices in order of importance, takes place outdoors (school field or Woodland Walk) a score of 1 being very important, 2 important, 3 not and they are looking at other ways to be more pro- important, and 4 don’t know. All 5 choices scored active in promoting interest in the local flora and between very important and important as shown in fauna. The teaching staff is actively promoting to the the graph below. children the principle that the Woodland Walk is “theirs” for the future, and that it needs to be protected for future generations. 2.2b Other countryside organisations Both Broomheath Plantation and Cheshire Wildlife Trust are actively involved in village and school activities.

Tarvin Woodland Trust manages the 125 year lease and actively promotes the work it is doing with the Woodland Walk and the range of activities provided The Countryside also figured highly (26%) in the for volunteers. Amongst other activities, the Trust is “likes” of living in Tarvin. This interest and affection working on the installation of bird boxes and the for the countryside and rural location in which Tarvin planting of a wildflower meadow in a section of the Parish is located is also reflected in the number of walk. There is a possibility of working with the individuals and local groups who volunteer their Cheshire Wildlife Trust to establish a Wildlife Garden services to promote Countryside Issues, such as within the Parish. This could extend to the planting of Tarvin Community Woodland Trust and Tarvin spring bulbs and more trees on verges, possibly Environment Group. seeking sponsorship from local businesses. The only issues arising from the questionnaire were litter and the removal of dog mess. Litter accounted for 6% of respondents in the “dislikes” section of the 3. Environment – questionnaire, whilst 3% mentioned dog mess. In the review of services provided in the Parish, litter Built Environment clearing and dog waste removal rated only fair (see section 3). 3.1 Services This situation should improve in 2011 with The questionnaire sought the views of the community Streetscene providing a litter bin and dog bin with regard to the services provided within Tarvin emptying service throughout the Parish, the Parish. 347 respondents placed 10 services in order of installation of more litter bins, and the continuing importance, a score of 1 being very important, 2 good, part-time employment of a resident by Tarvin Parish 3 fair, 4 poor and 5 don’t know. The resultant scores Council to target areas that are subject to litter are shown in the following graph: abuse. 2.2 Guardians of our Countryside 2.2aTarvin Primary School Tarvin Primary School is very positive about and aware of the importance of the countryside and

17 3.2 Built Environment 3.2a Importance of Environmental Factors

In response to the question “How important to the future of our community do you consider the following environment factors to be?” 346 respondents placed 6 choices in order of importance, a score of 1 being very important, 2 important, 3 not important, and 4 don’t know. All 6 choices scored between very important and important as shown in 3.1a Parking /Traffic / Roads the following graph which confirms the view that the All 3 services received scores ranging from fair to environmental issues raised are very important for poor. Parking (see 1.2.1) has already been highlighted. the future of Tarvin community. The low score for Traffic came from 324 responses. Comments relating to speed of traffic were received from 26 respondents, and 38 comments were received relating to the volume of traffic throughout and around the Parish. These issues accounted for 13% of the “dislikes” of living in Tarvin. 3.1b Hedges /Verges / Footpaths / Pavements These services rated between good and fair.

The small number of concerns (9 dislikes) regarding Walks and Rights of Way appear to indicate a lack of 3.2b New and existing developments awareness about the number of public paths and the In view of the level of importance of energy issues facilities provided by CW&C to maintain these. A described in 3.2a it is suggested that any new map of local public paths or a simple guide to these developments, or alterations or refurbishment of paths could be prepared and publicised to overcome existing buildings, should be encouraged to consider the lack of awareness. environmental factors and their effect on the future of Tarvin community. Configuration of any development 3.1c Litter to maximise natural solar gain and renewable energy With 324 responses the issue of litter is rated generation should be promoted through the planning between fair and poor. If the TPP IG investigated the and building control systems. formation of a Street Watch Group, antisocial littering could fall within its remit, together with the 3.3 Local shopping monitoring of parking, security and antisocial This is another important environmental issue as it behaviour. helps to reduce the levels of carbon produced by the 3.1d Street Lighting transport system and by customers travelling to the shops. These services rated good to fair. Only 5 comments were received regarding their maintenance and how 3.3a Grow own food to report faults, better publicity could remedy these issues. There is an existing Allotment Group with allotments a short way from the village which are currently fully

18 subscribed and only one respondent requested an 4.3b Hedges allotment. However if suitable space is available in the Uncut hedges and overhanging plants are an village for more allotments it may encourage more obstruction for wheelchair/pushchair users, as they people to reduce their carbon footprint and grow cannot easily dodge them other than by leaving the their own food. pavement. 4. Environment - 4.4 Access to shops and businesses Facilities for the 4.4a Handrails Handrails improve access to shops. Shopkeepers are Disabled ready to help when needed. 4.4b Ramps 4.1 General The Chemist is the only shop in Tarvin village with a This section of the plan is based not only on the permanent ramp that is safe for use by responses from the questionnaire, but also on a series wheelchair/pushchair users. This is due to a number of interviews with 15 residents of both sexes who use of factors including restrictions within the either mobility aids or are young parents using Conservation Area, elevations between the pavement pushchairs whilst travelling into and about the village. and the shop, and available space outside the shop. It is worth commenting that they were all delighted to be asked about the issues they face and were eager to suggest what would improve their lives.

The Christmas Market in the village in December 2010 showed just how many people use mobility equipment, and those who contributed their views also emphasised how important their independence was to them. 4.2 Parking Those who live outside the village are frequently unable to park near the shops, and so often leave the village without doing any shopping. They would like Blue Badge parking in the vicinity of the shops and a 4.4c Access reduction in traffic speed on the High Street. Queues in shops can be a problem. Some of the 4.3 Pavements and Hedges respondents commented on this and reported that they had actually left without doing any business. 4.3a Pavements 4.4d Special bus to Chester The rough and uneven gradient on some of the This is a “ring and ride” system that will collect from pavements makes people with limited mobility feel home and take to the mobility centre in Chester. vulnerable; this is also true for those with pushchairs. At the top of the High Street the pavement is very 4.4e Woodland Walk narrow and is sometimes obstructed by dustbins. There is some confusion over access to the Woodland Walk for wheelchair users. Whilst there is the

19 disabled RADAR key facility, it was reported that the As there was no existing comprehensive register of gates were difficult to open due to overgrowth and a businesses, the Working Group created an extensive strong return spring being fitted. This has now been list provided by local directories, local advertising rectified by the Woodland Trust. sources and local knowledge.

4.4f Clubs and Activities In total 81 questionnaires were dispatched, of which Many of the respondents reported that they would 35 were returned, a response rate of 43%. like to take more interest in the clubs and activities in Tarvin, but were concerned about transport and 5.3 Information Gained access to the premises. The response to the Business Survey confirmed that Tarvin Parish is home to a broad range of economic activity, much of it long established and which is both 5. Economy - Business buoyant and optimistic. The survey indicated that 202 people were employed, 5.1 Introduction both full time and part time within the parish boundary and by extrapolating this result (43% Tarvin civil parish is located in a region of economic response) we estimate that over 400 people have jobs variety and strength with a range of industrial, within the parish boundary, though not everyone who commercial, retail and leisure concerns, both large and works in Tarvin lives in Tarvin. small, within travelling distance of Tarvin residents. The responses to the Parish Plan Questionnaire The local economy is equally varied and has played an confirm that approximately 150 residents work in the important role in the well-being of the parish and its parish, therefore the majority of residents work residents. The maintenance of this economy and its elsewhere whilst Tarvin enjoys an influx of workers. future development is of importance to the long term viability of the parish. This strong and dynamic local economy impacts on the wealth and the character of the parish, which is not just a dormitory area for the wider region. 5.4 BusinessTypes The Working Group found it helpful to classify businesses in Tarvin into four distinct categories: • Micro-businesses (i.e. no more than two people in the business) • Shop-front businesses • Service businesses • Engineering and business-to-business

5.5 5.2 Business Survey The business community in Tarvin consists of a mixture of well established businesses especially in The Parish Plan questionnaire survey of households engineering/B2B, service and shop front sectors. gave only a partial insight into the local economy. The Micro-businesses are more recently established. Working Group therefore decided to create and deliver another questionnaire targeted exclusively at local businesses.

20 Reduced traffic congestion, particularly for High Street businesses;

More housing development was seen as important to local service businesses;

Business-to-business support was also required.

5.6 The two main reasons for locating a business in Tarvin were suitable premises and living in the village (i.e. working from home).

The fact that suitable premises were so important to so many businesses has led the Group to speculate whether more could be attracted if there were more premises available. 5.10 An increase in the type and number of retail 5.7 The importance of working from home supports businesses was a requirement from 57% of the view that Tarvin needs to build on its advantages respondents to the business survey. of a diverse local economy, good communications and available housing to attract more businesses of this 5.10a Businesses were also asked what support they type in the future. would welcome from the community. Whilst there was praise for local support, nearly a third of 5.8 In response to a question about how important respondents felt that an increase in demand from local local facilities are to the economic viability of their people would be appreciated, as would referrals and business, all businesses considered the Tarvin Post recommendations. Office as being the most important facility. 5.10b There was a concern that residents might not Shop-front businesses and service businesses rate be aware of what was available from local businesses. customer and employee parking, ease of deliveries and 5.10c As there was no complete list of local access to customers as important. businesses readily available, those businesses contacted were asked if a formal business grouping Internet bandwidth was important to would be a good idea. This suggestion received micro-businesses. support from 20 of the 29 respondents to the question. 5.9 Businesses were also asked what changes they would like to see in Tarvin to help their business grow. The responses included:

Extra car parking spaces for their own vehicles and those of their customers;

21 6.5 There were 264 responses to the question 6. Economy - suggesting what new shops they would like. The graph below confirms what services were suggested by Local Shops percentage of responses received:

6.1 Most of the shop-front businesses in the parish are located in and around Tarvin High Street. They include a Post Office/newsagents, chemist, shops selling groceries, food and drinks, cafes and take aways, hairdressers and beauty parlours, pubs and restaurants, and shops selling fashion, auction items and bathrooms.

6.2 The questionnaire revealed that at least 13% of respondents included local shops and businesses among their “likes for living in Tarvin”. 6.6 Such a wish list may well offer opportunities for 6.3 The questionnaire sought to discover what are existing shops to add to their existing the most popular shops, why they are popular, and services/products or offer new companies an what additional shops would benefit the community. opportunity to provide the solution. 6.4 Over 80% of respondents use the Post Office at 6.7 It is apparent from the responses received that least twice a month, 71% food shops, 63% the chemist, shop-front businesses play a key role in the local 50% non-food shops, and 29% cafes and takeaways. economy by providing the goods and services the community needs, why we live here, and why Tarvin The reasons why they use them so often are shown in Parish will continue to attract future generations. the following graph: 7. Economy - Health Provision

7.1 Tarvin Parish has a PCT health centre, built in the 1970s and located in Tarvin village. The Health Centre is run by Dr P A Campbell and Partners, a long established practice that covers twelve other rural settlements and provides a base for other PCT funder health care providers. It has a surgery in Tarvin village as well as others in Tarporley and Waverton, 5 and 3 miles respectively from Tarvin.

7.2 The responses to the Tarvin questionnaire showed that over 75% of respondents felt that no changes to the health provision were needed. However, the following graph shows the changes requested by those who wanted change:

22 8.1.1 However, 87 (26%) replied that they felt unsafe for the reasons given in the above graph. 7.3 Healthcare in Tarvin Parish is provided by Dr P A Campbell & Partners, and in correspondence with Dr 8.1.2 In the Tarvin area over the last 2 years there Campbell he agreed that while more health provision have been 105 reported crimes recorded. However would be beneficial, the delivery of this is constrained the actual crimes reported do not relate to the issues by current contractual obligations, existing surgery raised by those residents who feel unsafe. Therefore commitments and lack of actual demand for certain the Parish Plan Working Group is already working extra surgery hours. closer with Community Police Officers to identify the areas where most antisocial behaviour occurs, and has 7.4 The provision of good health care within Tarvin advertised the Community Police surgeries where parish is essential for the well-being of its residents residents can discuss their concerns direct with the and is a significant factor in encouraging people to live Community Officer. or work in the village. Continuous improvements in the service are a necessary requirement wherever practical and possible in the future. 8. Community - Safety 8.1 The questionnaire asked the community if there were any areas within the parish in which they did not feel safe. We received 334 responses to this question and it was reassuring from this that 214 (64%) responded that there were no areas in Tarvin Parish where they felt unsafe.

23 8.2 Home Watch Scheme 8.3.1 Among the comments received for “disliking There are already a number of areas within the parish Tarvin” were 23 comments referring to “poor parking which are part of a Home Watch scheme. In fact 46% practice”. Issues raised included “parking on of respondents to the questionnaire are members. pavements”, “parking on yellow lines” and “congestion However, 18% are not in a scheme and 36% do not around Tarvin Primary School for collection and drop- know if they are. off of pupils”. This latter point is clearly illustrated in the photographs, lower left. 9. Community - Social

9.1 Community Over 730 (20%) respondents cited “community life” as a reason for living in Tarvin. Surprisingly, the comments of the young and the general populace were very similar. 9.2 Clubs and Activities 8.2.1 An action for the Implementation Group would Over 55% of 330 respondents did participate in be to review with the relevant partners the success parish-based clubs and activities with 63 different or otherwise of such schemes and see if there are activities listed. These in the main were church and residents willing to join a Home Watch scheme. This Community Centre based. should help to reassure those residents who feel unsafe in Tarvin Community. 8.3 Parking Practice The issue of parking, and in particular the lack of parking spaces, has already been highlighted and discussed in sections 1.2.1 and 4.2. However the lack of spaces creates an environment where vehicles are parked where they impact on the safety of pedestrians.

9.2a Ratings for clubs and activities were generally good to fair, with the church and sporting clubs rated best of all, although the 17-40 age group thought that provision of clubs and activities (especially social) was poor.

9.2b Nearly 51% of respondents felt that the community would benefit from provision of extra activities, with many different “activities” cited,

24 although many were variations on a theme. They 10.2 TheYoung People were asked to list the 3 things included: guides and scouts, drama and theatre group, they most like about living in Tarvin Parish. sports, fete, carnival, farmers’ market, film evenings, book clubs, youth club. The sense of community was cited by 21% of respondents, followed by clubs, shops and the 9.3 Community Information environment. Of 1098 replies nearly 25% got their local information from village notice boards, with 15-18% citing each of Tarvin Times (Parish Council Newsletter), Grapevine (Church magazine), Tarporley Talk and shop posters.

9.3a Respondents felt that there was a lack of activities and willingness to participate; however many of the activities wanted were actually already in place.

It was therefore felt by the Working Group that communication and co-ordination of existing facilities and promotion of new ones were major issues to be addressed within the Action Plans. 10.3 They were also asked to list their dislikes and Activities at 27% was listed highest. 10. Community – Young People

10.1 A total of 36 completedYoung Persons’ questionnaires were received, representing the views of 46 Tarvin residents under the age of 19, approximately 6% of the estimated local population (2001 census). 10.4 Does youth have a voice?

Out of 42 responses the majority did not know if they were listened to when it came to local issues.

25 10.5 Clubs and Activities 11.2 New Houses

A wide range of facilities and activities were The table below shows the types of housing preferred undertaken with Tennis,Youth Club and Tarvin AFC by the 30% who thought new housing would be scoring highest. beneficial to the village. N o . o f R e s p o n s e s

10.5a How good are they?

The general response was OK or better together 11.3 The majority of respondents would prefer to receiving 63%, poor 21% and don’t know 16%. have starter homes, sheltered housing, small family homes and retirement homes. There was less of a preference for single person homes, large family homes, and shared ownership. Nearly 30 respondents wanted homes with provision for the disabled.

11.4 Across the board, with the exception of large family homes, there was equal demand for properties to rent or buy.

11.5 Tarvin Parish Council writing in the Parish 11. Community - Newsletter, the Tarvin Times, suggested that “any new housing should be a mixture of rented, affordable, and Housing suitable for older people already in the village who may want to downsize. However there are concerns that the infrastructure, for example the sewage, roads 11.1 Within the questionnaire, there were a number and schools etc. should have appropriate investment of questions concerning housing in Tarvin Parish. to support expansion. The Parish Council does not envisage that the village will be overwhelmed by any Over 58% of people who responded did not want any new development nor that expansion will be rapid. more housing within the village. However, it does believe that development is inevitable and therefore needs to be managed to the Nearly 30% of people who responded felt that best advantage of the village. Any new plans should benefits would accrue should there be more housing include shared ownership schemes to enable those built within the village. with a smaller income to move to or remain in the Parish.” 14% of people who responded indicated that they did not know if there would be benefits or not to the village if more housing was to be built.

26 12. Action Plans The following information is provided for each action: Action Ref: Unique reference number for 12.1 As outlined in our introduction, this publication each action is the start of the action process. Section Ref: The section(s) within the The TPPSG has analysed all the responses from the body of the Parish Plan to public consultation process and in the following which the action relates section will provide a number of action plans to be Issue: carried out by those identified as the lead in the case The issue to which the action of each action. relates Action: With the publication of the Tarvin Parish Plan, the The action required to Parish Plan Steering Group will formally evolve into progress the issue the Tarvin Parish Plan Implementation Group. Priority: Structured along the lines of the TPPSG, it will have a High, Medium, Low constitution, a Chairman and Treasurer, and will be Timescale: formed from volunteers from within Tarvin Short: 3 – 6 months; Community. Medium: 6 – 18 months; Long: over 18 months Its remit will be to follow through and work in Potential Partners: Those in bold will be the partnership with the Parish Council, individuals, Local lead organisation for each Authority, and other relevant bodies and organisations action to implement and complete the Projects identified in the Action Plans. Notes: Additional information If you would like to volunteer your help and expertise relating to the action please make your interest known to any member of Abbreviations: the Parish Plan Implementation Group or any Parish Cheshire West and Cheshire Councillor. (CW&C)

12.2 All the actions indentified hereunder have been Tarvin Parish Council listed as SMART objectives. (Tarvin PC)

Tarvin Parish Plan That is: Specific Implementation Group (TPP IG) Measurable Broomheath Plantation A chievable (Broomheath) Realistic Cheshire Wildlife Trust Timescale (Cheshire WT) Tarvin Woodland Trust (Tarvin WT)

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29 30 Action Section Issue Aim Actions Priority Timescale Potential Partners Notes Ref Ref ENVIRONMENT – BUILT ENVIRONMENT 11 3.2a Green Issues Encourage everyone to Raise awareness of impact High Long Tarvin Environment take responsibility to of carbon emissions and Group reduce demand for fossil energy saving measures. fuels. 12 3.2a The Environment Encourage everyone to Continue to develop ways High Long Tarvin Environment take responsibility to to engage the community Group protect the environment. in protecting the environment. 13 3.2b Built Environment Promote use of renewable Include in planning High Long Tarvin PC energy generation in new controls. CW&C and existing homes. COMMUNITY - SAFETY 14 8.1 Community Increase areas with Extend HomeWatch Medium Medium HomeWatch Updates to nominated 8.2 Safety HomeWatch Schemes. Schemes to more areas Tarvin PC persons to cascade within the parish to CW&C information in local areas. prevent crime. TPP IG Cheshire Police

8.2 Keep Tarvin crime levels Publish weekly crime Medium Medium Cheshire Police Publicise in Tarvin Times low. information & advertise Tarvin PC and website on how Community Police residents can report surgeries. issues. 15 3.1 Road Safety Reduce speeding through Identify problem areas and Medium Medium Tarvin PC As Above. TPS 2 the village. liaise with Cheshire Cheshire Police Police. TPP IG

16 3.1 Road Safety Reduce traffic speed and Investigate changes to Medium Medium Tarvin PC At school, in village and on 4.2 noise. speed limits to reduce Cheshire Police A51/A54. traffic speed. CW&C Investigate traffic noise TPP IG reduction solutions.

3.1 Improve traffic flow. Consider having a one Medium Long Tarvin PC 4.2 way system on Tarvin High Cheshire Police street. CW&C TPP IG Action Section Issue Aim Actions Priority Timescale Potential Partners Notes Ref Ref ECONOMY - BUSINESS 17 1.2.1 Car Parking Improve car parking Investigate the options High Short Tarvin PC 5.8 for customers in Tarvin examined by the Tarvin CW&C 8.3 High Street. PC Survey and publicise TPP IG availability of King George V Playing Field car park. 5.9 Improve car parking for Request businesses with Medium Short TPP IG businesses in Tarvin. suitable space to allow car Business Community parking for other Tarvin PC businesses. 5.9 Increase parking spaces in New build or conversion Medium Medium Tarvin PC 8.3 Parish. housing incorporate CW&C enough parking spaces. TPP IG 18 5.8 Economy Bring super-fast Support CW&C plan to Medium Medium CW&C broadband to Tarvin provide super-fast Tarvin PC Parish. broadband by 2015. TPP IG

5.1 Economy Improve number and Work with owners of Pool Low Long CW&C 5.6 range of premises available Bank Business Park and Business Park owners for new businesses. Tarvin Mill to increase the Tarvin PC availability of premises. TPP IG 5.1 Economy Improve number and Seek to have suitable Medium Long CW&C 5.6 range of premises available redundant buildings Business Park owners for new businesses. converted to business use. Tarvin PC TPP IG 19 5.2 Economy Improve information on Produce and maintain High Short TPP IG 5.10c local businesses. directory of local Tarvin PC businesses. Local businesses 5.2 Improve Establish a local trade Medium Medium TPP IG business-to-business association. Local businesses communications. Tarvin PC CW&C 20 11.2 Economy Control housing Ensure development Medium Medium Tarvin PC development within the meets local needs. CW&C parish. Tarvin PC

31 5.5 Continue to develop Support expansion of Medium Medium Tarvin economy. business premises where CW&C appropriate. 32 Action Section Issue Aim Actions Priority Timescale Potential Partners Notes Ref Ref ECONOMY - BUSINESS (continued) 21 1.1a Bus Services Reduce congestion on Discuss with bus Medium Medium CW&C Tarvin High Street. operators to schedule Bus Companies buses to avoid meeting in Tarvin PC Tarvin High Street.

1.1a Add extra routes. Discuss provision of Low Long CW&C additional bus services to Bus Companies meet demand. Tarvin PC

ENVIRONMENT – FACILITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE 22 1.2.1b Environment for the Provide Blue Badge Contact Shop Front High Short Tarvin PC 4.2 Disabled parking spaces. businesses to see if space TPP IG available. Shop Front Businesses

23 4.3a Make walkways safer. Check slopes and trip Medium Medium Tarvin PC hazards. TPP IG CW&C

24 4.3b Trim hedges causing Contact those Low Short Tarvin PC obstructions on pavements. responsible. TPP IG

25 1.1e Provide seats in Tarvin Discuss with Tarvin PC. Medium Medium Tarvin PC High Street. CW&C

26 4.4a Enable access to more Discuss range of options High Medium TPP IG 4.4b shops in Tarvin. with all interested parties. Shop Front Businesses Tarvin PC CW&C

27 4.4e Enable access to Improve operation of the Already Achieved Tarvin WT Woodland Walk. RADAR gates in the Millennium Wood.

28 4.4d Provide access to Chester Publicise contact details. Medium Medium Tarvin PC Chester Community Car Community Car Scheme. TPP IG Scheme 01606 350042. Cheshire Community Action Notes

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35 Acknowledgements

Tarvin Parish Plan Steering Group wishes to thank everyone who has been involved in the production of this plan and in particular the people of Tarvin Parish who completed the questionnaire and attended the public events.

We would also like to thank the following organisations and businesses for their support:

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Tarvin Parish Council

Cheshire Community Action

Tarvin Community Woodland Trust

Broomheath Plantation

Tarvin Primary School

Tarvin Community Centre

St Andrew’s Church

Tarvin Methodist Church

Polymorph Ltd, Tarvin

The George & Dragon, Tarvin

Cheshire Wildlife Trust

Tarvin Environment Group

Cheshire Constabulary

Dr P A Campbell & Partners

Mr Barry Hillier for the cover artwork

This project has been funded by Cheshire West and Chester Council

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