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72% of residents and 90% of businesses felt
that the parish should consider the effects of
climate change when planning for the future.
This matter and other associated issues have
been outlined in the Action Plan to ensure they
are taken into account.
There was also a very large amount
of concern expressed, both in response
to questions and in voluntary comments
submitted, about the preservation of the built
environment. Many aspects of this have been
addressed in the Village Design Statement.
The majority of people thought that there was
a strong sense of community in the parish.
One telling comment was “I feel part of a
community even though I have not lived
here for long”. Many cited it as what they
valued most and that it could be enhanced by
careful consideration of several issues raised.
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provide new facilities with the limited resources
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for new residents to integrate and that more
information on community life would be
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aspects of living in the parish
were: the peace and quiet
of the countryside setting
(but being close enough to
Stratford for access to more
than just basic services);
the historical and unique
character of the village; the suitability of the
place for children; and the generally limited
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a range of local groups and activities based
in the village. These include dance classes, a
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Many of these are based at the Three Parishes
Millennium Hall and are well supported.
Survey respondents expressed an interest in
the formation of additional organised group
activities, such as a walking/rambling group,
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Residents also showed support for a cycle-way
linking local villages to Stratford, a children’s
play area, allotment gardens, a community
orchard and improved access to the riverside.
Almost three-quarters stated they would
participate in a village tidy-up day and many
expressed support for a managed wildlife walk.
The Six Parishes Magazine, which is
produced and distributed by the Church, is
an important form of communication in the
parish - over 80% of respondents listed it as an
important source of information on the parish
and surrounding areas. The majority thought
that a parish directory would be a valuable
addition.
When asked what residents considered to
be the biggest issues facing the community over
the next ten years, the majority of concerns
centred on topics relating to new housing
development. These included meeting a
perceived need for housing for young families
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disquiet that such development could have
a detrimental impact on the community.
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expressed concerns relating to the ageing
population, the maintenance or improvement
of existing services and an increase in the
cost of living, including rents. Other worries
regarded the lack of affordable housing (to
buy or to rent) within the parish, especially
for younger people and families. Almost half
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for elderly people in the parish but 22%
considered it inadequate. There was a wide
range of comments on what facilities for old
people are needed, including housing, more
social opportunities and better public transport.
Environmental Issues
Community
...strong sense
of community
in the parish.