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PARISH PLAN QUESTIONNAIRE ANALYSIS

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EAST KEAL PARISH PLAN

QUESTIONNAIRE

ANALYSIS14th May 2008

EDUCATIONWould you be interested in classes in the Village Hall?

• What classes would you like to attend?60 Languages/History/Literature59 Art/Craft/Cookery/DIY50 Music/Dance/Drama37 Fitness/Exercise37 Computing/IT14 Gardening/Horticulture8 Country/Rural Pursuits7 Sports3 First Aid/Health Issues

• Would you like classes: -Daytime 11%Evenings 16%Either 22%No Response 51%

52%46%

2%

Yes No No

Response


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EDUCATIONWould you be interested in facilities for children?

• Preschool 21%School Age 33%Teenage 46%

• What facilities would you like to see?25 Youth Club22 Sports/Recreational facilities10 Mother and Toddler Group1 Nature Trails/Walks

• Would you be willing to assist with any of these activities?Yes 17%No 61%No Response 22%

25%18%

52%

5%

Yes N

o

Not

App

licab

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No

resp

onse

HOUSINGAre there enough homes in the village?

• Would you like to see any Social Housing?Yes 9%No 79%No Response 12%

• Where in the Village do you think homes could be built in the next ten years?

71 Nowhere-Village is developed enough

14 Village Outskirts/Farmland10 Field at the top of Fen Lane,

adjacent to the main road7 Derelict buildings in School Lane2 Farmers field adjacent to

Church

78%

13% 9%

Yes No No

Response


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HEALTHAre you generally happy with local health services?

• Are there areas that need improvement: -Yes 42%No 32%No Response 26%

• The following areas were listed

31 Local NHS Dentist28 Quicker access to Doctors15 Extended surgery times8 Hospital Cleanliness7 Local hospital Units5 Response times to emergencies4 House Calls3 More than one local surgery2 Reduced hospital waiting lists2 Improved prescription service1 Improved local A&E facilities1 District Nurses

80%

13%7%

Yes No No

Response

LOCAL GOVERNMENTDo you know who your Parish Councillors are?

• Do you know what they do?

Yes 50%No 44%No Response 6%

• Do you know where they meet and when they hold their meetings?


• Do you go to Parish Council meetings?

Never 61%Occasionally 27%Often 4%No Response 8%

52%44%

4%

Yes No No

Response


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LOCAL GOVERNMENTIs there anything more you would like your Parish Councillors to do?

• Reponses received were: -

21 Improve contact with residents

6 Deal with odours from the pig farm

5 Change speed limits

5 Consider street lights

4 Show a visible presence in the village

4 Make an accurate representation of the residents’ views to ELDC

3 Create a Village Hall in East Keal

3 Maintain of Footpaths and verges

3 Maintenance of roads

3 Maintenance of drains

2 Curtail development in the village

2 Implement council plan

2 Introduction of village bus shelters

1 Maintenance of the war memorial

25%

44%

31%

Yes No No

Response

LOCAL GOVERNMENTDo you know who your

District Councillor & County Councillor are?

We also asked –• Do you know who to contact in local

government if you have a problem?


and

• Do you have any other comments on local government?

15 Lack of confidence6 They should make accurate

representation of residents’ views to other councillors4 Lack of visible presence in the

village2 Lack of contact

36%

61%

3%

Yes No No

Response


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POLICINGDo you think policing in the village is adequate?

• Do you know the Police non emergency telephone number?Yes 25%No 71%No Response 4%

• Do you know how to contact your community policeman?Yes 18%No 77%No Response 5%

• What are the things that concern you most about law and Order in the village?

36 Speeding on A16 & village roads35 Lack of Police presence18 Burglary & petty theft11 Anti-Social behaviour by young people7 Vandalism4 Non observance of one way system3 Lack of Police response when called3 Trespass

36%

49%

15%

Yes No No

Response

TRANSPORTDo you use the main bus service?

• Does the bus service meet your needs?


• If No, please tell us why?

44 Timetable does not suit6 Route not suitable6 Cost2 Cannot take large items2 Timetable not available2 Unreliable

20%

76%

4%

Yes No No

Response


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TRANSPORTWould you like Bus Shelters in East Keal

• Do you know where the bus stops are in East Keal?


• Are you aware that if you are 60 or older you can have a free bus pass for travel in Lincolnshire?


55%

35%

10%

Yes No No

Response

TRANSPORTWhat is your usual form of transport?

• Do you know about the Connect Bus Service?Yes 62%No 32%No Response 6%

• Should it continue?Yes 72%No 5%No Response 23%

•Do you know about the Dial a Ride service?


• Should it continue?Yes 64%No 6%No Response 30%

• Is there any way they could be improved?10 More information4 More accessible bus times2 Better Service2 Better Routes

209

9 6 5 5 4

Car Car

&

Bus

Bus Car

&

Bike

Van On

Foot


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SHOPPINGDo you use the local shop and Post Office?

• Are you aware they provide additional services?


• Do these services provide what you need?

93 Yes5 Not Always4 No6 Would use more if staff were more friendly4 A prominent sign about extra

services would be helpful4 Concern about losing the Post Office2 Addition of Lottery outlet2 Addition of cash machine

46%

25%

5%

18%

6%

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t Day

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Wee

kly

Mon

thly

Less

Often

No

Res

ponse

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTIONDo you think we have a problem in the village with the following?

Please list others

64 Smells – Pig Farm & Slurry19 Fly Tipping11 Dog Fouling7 The above goes with country living5 Bonfires5 General Rubbish/Litter5 Light Pollution/Security Lights4 Dogs Barking4 Aircraft Noise3 Loud Music2 Mud on roads2 Flies2 Car Emissions2 New Government rules re:

charging will lead to morefly tipping

19% 22%

63%

8% 13%

Fly

Tippi

ng

Gen

eral

Rub

bish

Sm

ells

Bon

fires

Oth

ers


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RECYCLING/WASTE DISPOSALIs the existing rubbish collection system meeting your needs?

• Do you know who is responsible for this collection?


• Do you know what to do if your bins are missed?


• Are you aware of the bottle bank in the village?


81%

16%3%

Yes No No

Response

RECYCLING/WASTE DISPOSALDo you think the wheelie bins are sufficient for the disposal of your

household & garden waste?

• For disposal of larger items, is the collection service from ELDC sufficient for your needs?


• The service costs £10 for up to 3 domestic items. Do you think this is reasonable?


73%

24%

3%

Yes No No

Response


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RECYCLING/WASTE DISPOSALWhat other comments do you have?

• Comments on Bin Collection

22 Bin collection should be weekly

21 Bins too small4 Problems with plastic2 Glass should also be

collected

• Comments on Other Recycling

18 Criticism of cost10 More information needed4 Too difficult/inconvenient4 Sites for batteries/textiles

91

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HIGHWAYS AND VERGESWhat is your view on the village speed limits?

• Comments on speed limits

49 Needs enforcing/respecting

35 Should be reduced (selectively)

32 Should be 30mph

28 Speed limit too high

21 Should be extended(Main Road/Fen Lane)

10 Flashing signs needed

8 Should be 20mph

6 Traffic calming needed

1 Cameras

1 Crash Barriers

1 ‘Children Playing’ sign in Fen Road

1 Better signs for one way system

1 Speed limits are too low

48

200

4

Satisfied Not

satisfied

No

Response


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HIGHWAYS AND VERGESAre you happy with the condition of the roads?

• Comments on condition of Roads

78 Some roads need resurfacing or maintenance

6 Drainage problems (specified)

5 There are too many accidents

4 Mud and dirt on roads

3 Lorry damage

1 Noise & vibration – Anti Skid on Hall corner

1 Weight limit on lanes

1 Large Lorries are a problem

1 Crossing needed

1 Street lights

1 Horses

1 Bench on Fen Lane

55%

37%

8%

Yes No No

Response

HIGHWAYS AND VERGESAre you happy with the condition of the verges?

• Comments on condition of verges

58 Cleaning & maintenance, including grass cutting & litter

collection

21 Damage by large vehicles

6 Concern for safety of walkers

3 Removal of ragwort

2 Parking on verges by Post Office

2 Widen road

1 Pavements

1 Plant wild flowers

55%

37%

8%

Yes No No

Response


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FOOTPATHS & BRIDLEWAYSDo you use our local public footpaths?

• Should some of the footpaths/bridleways be made accessible to disabled/elderly users?


• Have you found it easy to access the footpaths?


• Is the signposting adequate?


84%

13%3%

Yes No No

Response

FOOTPATHS & BRIDLEWAYSAny other comments on footpaths/bridleways?

• Other Comments

16 Maintenance needed (unspecified)

10 Better signposting needed

5 Farmers maintenance poor

4 Map board needed

2 Access for disabled needed

2 Do disabled want access

1 Consult with disabled

1 Where are the footpaths?

1 Keep cars off bridleways

1 Not enough for horses

1 Footpaths should be along the edge of fields

1 ‘Keep it countryside

1 Problems for farmers

1 Special thanks to farmers who maintain them

4

47

201

Satisfied Not

satisfied

No

Response


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COUNTRYSIDE IMPROVEMENTSWould you like to see more trees planted in & around the village?

• CommentsThey should be properly sited and cared for.One suggestion was that there should be more TPOs

• Do we need more litter bins in the village?Yes 56%No 32%No Response 12%

CommentsWe need good quality bins, careful placing & regular emptying.More people should take it home was frequently mentioned

• Do we need more dog waste bins in the village? Yes 63%No 25%No Response 12%

CommentsSimilar to litter bins, suggested placing Switchback, Main Road and Braygate Lane East (off Fen Lane)

78%

15%7%

Yes No No

Response

THE VILLAGE CHURCHDo you attend events held in East Keal Church?

• Are you aware of what events take place?


• Are there events you would be interested in?


Comments5 Concerts2 Bell ringing1 Different sorts of services

e.g. non denominational

• Do you know who to contact about events held in the church?


55%

40%

5%

Yes No No

Response


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THE VILLAGE CHURCHHow do you think the Village Church could be developed for the community?

• Comments

4 Put up an information

Notice Board3 Install a sound or loop

system1 Improve car parking

1 Improve heating

56%

20%24%

44%

27% 29%

42%

27%33%

Yes No No

Response

Toilet Facilities Kitchen

Community Area

SOCIAL ACTIVITIESDo you attend social events, classes or clubs in the Village Hall?

• Events attendedChurch EventsSuppersJumble SalesQuiz nightsApple Day

• Are you aware of what social events, classes or clubs take place?Yes 34%No 58%No Response 8%

• Do you know how to book the Village Hall for an event?Yes 42%No 52%No Response 6%

Do you know that the Village Hall can be booked for family events?(e.g. Birthday/Anniversary parties)Yes 62%No 32%No Response 6%

26%

67%

7%

Yes No No

Response


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SOCIAL ACTIVITIESAre there activities that you would like to have in the Village Hall?

• Respondents said they would like: -16 Dancing classes15 Keep Fit10 Crafts9 Yoga9 Computer classes8 Cultural Events/Talks5 Foreign Languages5 Indoor sports3 Youth Club3 Race Nights2 Jazz Club2 Tai Chi2 Whist Drives2 Discos

• Would you be interested in helping with, or organising any of these events or clubs?Yes 16%No 71%No Response 13%

• Would you be more likely to use a community building if it was located in East Keal?Yes 49%No 40%No Response 11%

33%

36%

31%

Yes No No

Response

THE YOUNG PEOPLES’ EVENT

• Invitations were sent to all the young people

in the village with a covering letter to the

parents or guardians

• All parents were invited to attend the function

• The event started off with an Icebreaker

• The young people were split into four groups

• Each group came up with ideas of what they would like in the village

• Part way through the afternoon a buffet and soft drinks were provided for the attendees

• A prize was awarded to the person who

came up with the best idea

• The function was well attended by the young

people of the village

• They were all interested in the future of the village


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IDEAS FROM THE YOUNG PEOPLES’ EVENT

Outside activities

Football RugbyCricket Playing FieldBowls HockeyTennis Air Hockey

Bike Track Swimming PoolRounders TrampolineMini Golf BMX Skate ParkScouts Lock up area for bikes

(near shop)Play Area SwingsSand Pit Bike RidesKite Flying Bowling

Ice Skating Radio Control Car Club

Trips Out Horse Riding LessonsLocal Toilets Boy Free Zone Park High FencingStreet Lights Reflective jackets

Football Lessons

IDEAS FROM THE YOUNG PEOPLES’ EVENT

Inside activities

Youth Club Pool and Snooker

Darts Table Tennis

Badminton Dance Club

Snack/Drinks Bar PlayStation

Music Box Tele/Games room

Judo Club Under 3’s Hobbit

Club

Lego Painting

Drawing Face Painting

Discos Playdough

Pottery Classes Cooking Lessons

Guitar Lessons Laser Quest

Nail Painting Art Club

Poetry Club Parties


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MOBILE LIBRARYAre you aware of the Mobile Library Service?

• Do you use the Mobile Library?


• Do you think the continuation of this service is important?


• Comments made(about the Mobile Library)

13 It’s a real asset4 Vital, if we don’t use it we lose it4 It would help if it could be

evenings or weekends3 Good for the elderly and

housebound2 Notice and Timetable would be

useful1 Choice of books is poor

86%

9% 5%

Yes No No

Response

COMMUNICATIONSDo you have an Email address?

• Do you have access to the Internet at home?

Yes - Broadband 57%Yes – Dial Up 16%No access 20%No Response 7%

• How do you think we could improve village communications?

Comments made28 Village Newsletter (delivered

house to house or put in the Post Office)

23 Use Email18 Website bulletinshttp://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/EastKeal15 House to House flyers5 Bigger and better Notice boards1 Welcome leaflet for new

residents1 Improve public transport

e.g. buses after 6pm

66%

28%

6%

Yes No No

Response


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OTHER CHANGES/IMPROVEMENTSThings you would like to see over the next 5 to 10 years

16 No changes

14 A village pub

13 Village Hall Community Centre11 Children's Play Area11 No street lights

9 Speed restrictions8 Street lights

7 Village Sports facilities6 A16 bypass

6 Improved public transport

5 Village Green3 Improved footpath/Cycle route to Spilsby2 New Village Sign2 Bus shelter

2 Local volunteer scheme

2 Footpaths in Fen, Church and Blacksmith Lanes

2 Café/Restaurant

Things that you particularly value about living in the village

75 Peace and Quiet

47 Friendliness27 Open Countryside16 Not over developed

15 Village shop and Post Office

Many other comments included

Privacy

Low CrimeMain Road access to Spilsby and surroundingsThe VicarChurch

Friendly people/Atmosphere

TidinessWildlife

Lack of Light PollutionEtc.

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