Parish Plan Summary Analysis of Secondary Data Reference name/no. DC: Aylesbury Vale Cheddington LC: Wing & Ivinghoe Name of report :Cheddington Parish Plan 2003 Source of report: Parish Council Type of report (e.g. written/figures) and length. 16 pages in electronic format PDF. Area covered: Village of Cheddington Date: Published 2003 Main Aim. To outline how the parish of Cheddington will develop in next the few years. It also aims to identify existing problems in the village and how solutions could be achieved. The plan should reflect the views of the village community, residents, businesses, organizations and community groups. The plan will advise other bodies (AVDC, BCC and TVP) when making decisions concerning the village. It will also identify possible gaps in funding where applications for external funding could be made. Focus population: Residents and organizations connected with the village of Cheddington Number of people this represents : 1,852. % of Local Community population: 9% Method (including data sources where applicable): Questionnaire distributed with the December 2002 village newsletter. The questionnaire was also available online on the village website. Only 82 responses (14 online). Village Open Day, 22nd February 2003, Village Hall held an open day for residents. Organizations connected to the village were invited to display information about the event. 80 people attended and were invited to comment on the issues arising out of the questionnaire and list them in priority order. 1 Parish Plan Summary Method strengths and weaknesses: Strengths Parish Council had previously carried out a Village Appraisal in 2000 so there was already some knowledge in the council about issues in the council and how to carry out a consultation process effectively. Availability of questionnaire online made the consultation process appear modern and efficient. Community organizations were heavily involved with the consultation process. Groups invited to the Open Day and also contributed their own individual future plans to the overall Parish Plan. Includes information about the new housing developments in the district area that may impact on the village. Weaknesses Low response rate to questionnaires and low attendance at the Open Day means the results of the consultation do not necessarily reflect the views all the village residents. No information about the size, population or existing facilities within the village. Makes difficult to determine whether the Parish Plan’s recommendations are feasible. Important Issues – WITH PAGE NUMBERS / REFERENCES: 1. Traffic Calming Measures, Reduce Traffic Speed, P3 2. HGV Traffic, P3 3. Parking, P3 4. Future Of The Rail Service And Station Facilities, P3 5. Policing, P3 6. Vandalism And Car Crime P3 7. Future Use Of Allotments, P3 8. Facilities For Young People , Improve Recreation Facilities And The Village Hall. P3. 9. Footpath, Bridleways And Footway Lighting, P3. 10. Burglary And Car Crime, P4. 2 Parish Plan Summary Main recommendations – WITH PAGE NUMBERS / REFERENCES 1. Environment Campaign for new footpaths from Cheddington to Cooks Wharf and Mentmore Park., p15. Work with AVDC dog warden to reduce dog foul in public places, p15 Plant trees, p15 launch campaign to reduce litter in village, p15. 2. Transport Campaign for speeding restrictions and parking restrictions. p 15. Lobby BCC and Network Rail to carry out repair work on Railway Bridge. p15 3. Community Work in partnership with AVDC, BCC, utility companies, TVP and transport companies to maintain existing facilities in the village and improve them. p, 15. Support village groups in their applications for grants and proposals to improve the village, p15. Promote activities for young people in the village. Investigate the possibility of providing adult supervisors and transport. Reduce alcohol consumption in public places., p15. Work with TVP to promote Neighbourhood Watch and develop new initiatives to ensure the community is secure., p15. 3 Parish Plan Summary CHECKLIST OF SERVICES HIGHLIGHTED IN DOCUMENT Place X where the service features as an issue in the appraisal. COUNTY COUNCIL SERVICES X or Blank Childcare provision Community safety X Education Youth services and clubs X Adult education Libraries Social care services for elderly people Social care services for children in need and family support Social care services for people with physical, mental or learning disabilities Local bus services Local train services X Road maintenance X Pavement maintenance Traffic management X Tips/household waste disposal sites Country parks and picnic sites Country footpaths, rights of way, walks and rides X Consumer advice, trading standards and registration services Support for local businesses Town Planning e.g. Green Belt issues, housing development The list below is incomplete and will only be completed once all parish appraisals have been looked at. Plus lists will be checked to make sure the service is in the appropriate category i.e. BCC services or ‘other’. OTHER PUBLIC SERVICES X or Blank Leisure activities X Community facilities e.g. village halls Health – GPs, hospitals, health centres Environmental – natural and built environmental issues e.g. X tree planting, building conservation, nuisances 4.