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A cross-section of individual comments recorded in the survey.
Values and Concerns
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
MOST VALUED
It’s not too noisy and not too quiet.
I can walk to my friend’s house and not
have to drive.
Going through forests and building dens.
The free will of exploring.
Speaking to older villagers.
Sledging in the snow.
May Day and other events.
Being part of a community.
CONCERNS
Dog poo.
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Lack of play facilities.
Not enough teenagers/isolation. Lack of
transport.
No permissible access to river front.
RESIDENTS
MOST VALUED
Being part of a community of people
who care about each other.
Exceptionally attractive environment.
Close to essential services.
Historical and unique character of
the village.
Peace and quiet.
The beauty of the countryside and sense
of freedom.
Rural way of life.
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No light pollution.
CONCERNS
Ageing population.
Lack of affordable housing for young
people to rent or buy.
Pressure for inappropriate development/
loss of rural character (local and national
government housing plans).
Decline in public services.
Flooding.
Fuel poverty due to dependency on oil for
heating.
Finding ways to reduce energy use and to
develop local alternative energy sources.
BUSINESS
MOST VALUED
Being part of Alscot Estate.
Convenient location.
Peace, countryside.
Providing work for local people.
Unspoilt area.
Beautiful village.
Supporting the community and bringing
wealth to the area.
CONCERNS
Over-development (residential and
commercial).
Shortage of affordable houses.
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Inadequate public transport.