Questions and responses are shown below

Are you generally satisfied with the appearance of the village?

Yes 47.1%   No    43.1%

32.8% suggested improvements

A number of requests have been made for more floral displays and shrubs throughout the village with better street cleaning

Are there problems with any of the following ?

(please specify location)

Animal fouling	52.3%
Litter	52.3%
Grass cutting	35.1%
Graffiti	7.5%
Other	1.1%

Animal fouling is of concern particularly on the walkways and along Front Street.

Litter is a problem throughout the village made worse by the location of the refuse tip.

Grass cutting was too infrequent and collection of cuttings is required.

Are there any areas or buildings in need of attention?

 26.4% specified

Old welfare hall	18.3%
Churchyard	15.0%
Old chapel	10.0%
Parks	6.7%
Bus depot	5.0%
Old top shop	5.0%
W.M.C.	5.0%
Main street	5.0%
Bus shelters	5.0%
Peoples gardens	5.0%
Opposite half moon	5.0%
Other	15.0%

Is the any need for the following?

In priority order

Improved street cleaning

Improved safety on walkways (from motor and quad bikes)

Front street regeneration

Improved maintenance of walkways

More flowers and shrubs

More public seating

Would you use more recycling facilities if they were available?

Yes   52.3%    No     23.0%

21.8% specified

Bottle bank	28.8%
Plastic	21.2%
Garden rubbish	15.4%
Paper	7.7%
Cardboard	5.8%
Cans	5.8%
Cloth	3.8%
Other	11.5%

If you have any problems with recycling facilities please give details

5.7% specified

No lids on bins	3
Bins keep getting stolen
green bin
Used chip pan oil
Not supplied with container	2
Bins not big enough
Paper & glass green bins only collected from front of house

What are your concerns with the local refuse tip?

In priority order

Smell

Flies

Rats

Dirt

Air pollution

Refuse vehicles

Birds

Noise pollution

Mud on roads

Would you be interested in being part of the group to liase with Premier Waste Management?

Yes 10.3%     No     67.8%

All points related to the refuse tip were considered to be of major concern.

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