Action Plan

							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
EV12 Street lighting adequate? (p 58)	Review inadequately lit areas identified in the questionnaire Replace old lighting with environmentally friendly lighting to reduce light intrusion	To ensure lighting is adequate throughout the village To reduce the risk of crime and accidents.	Proposals for lighting changes to be made to South Derbyshire District Council. Monitoring progress against this proposal.	Aston Parish Council. South Derbyshire District Council. Derbyshire County Council. Derby City Council..	Availability of South Derbyshire District Council. Funding.
EV13 Poor surface drainage? (p 59)	Before any future building development is approved access drainage in the areas affected by poor drainage	To prevent new and adjacent properties suffering from bad drainage	Analysis of surface drainage issues to be a condition of planning permission. Further analysis of Village plan data to locate areas of poor surface drainage.	Aston Parish Council. South Derbyshire District Council.		Following assessment of affected sites		ü
EV14 Improved re-cycling? (p 59)	No detailed action				See EV15 51% of those answering the question required improvements to recycling.
EV15 Additional comments on Environment. (p 59)	Improved recycling facilities to cover all aspects of waste e.g. plastic, garden waste, cardboard etc	Because the current services/facilities do not satisfy the needs of half of the parishioners who returned their questionnaire	By an improved collection service or an improved recycling area	South Derbyshire District Council, Aston Parish Council.				ü
							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
EV1 and EV2	No detailed action required. The questions were for information only and will be available for use by the Parish Council and Village Plan Steering Committee.

GE = General	AM = Amenities	CM = Community	ED = Education	EV = Environment
HE = Health	HD = Housing and Development	LO = Law and Order	YO = Youth	RE = Recreation
VG = Village Groups and Societies

Amenities
							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
AM 3 Vestry (p 44)	Utilise the vestry more	To supply additional meeting facilities for an active village. To generate additional funds for the Church.	Attract suitable users of the vestry together with making necessary improvements to the building.	Parochial Church Council	Funding for refurbishments			ü
AM10 Sports Pavilion (p 47)	Improve the opportunity for all villagers to enjoy, locally, a wider range of recreational activities	The present facility provides only limited activities. It is not suitable for participation by women, children, youths or disabled people	Through Recreation In Aston & Sports Club initiative, in partnership with Aston Parish Council	Recreation In Aston, Sports Club, Aston Parish Council, South Derbyshire District Council, NHS & Council sports promoters	Funding required from village fundraising, in kind contributions and external sources (Lottery, WREN etc)	On receipt of sufficient funding	ü
AM 11 Playing Field & Playground (p 47)	Enhance and update the range of facilities on the Playing Field / Playground. Improve security to facilitate use.	The present facility provides only limited activities. It is not suitable for participation by women, children, youths or disabled people. Concerns over vandalism and anti social behaviour.	Through Recreation In Aston & Sports Club initiative. Aston Parish Council and Police support.	Recreation In Aston, Sports Club, Aston Parish Council, South Derbyshire District Council, Derbyshire Police NHS & Council sports promoters	As above	As above	ü

							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
AM12 Memorial Hall (p 47)	Upgrading to offer a wider selection of activities together with increased capacity for bookings	Village has grown in size and the Hall is currently operating at near maximum capacity.	The Memorial Hall committee to implement their improvement plan	Memorial Hall Committee, Aston Parish Council, Villagers	Grants, Fundraising, support and time	In progress	ü
AM13 Scout Hut (p 48)	Increase the usage of the Scout Hut facility.	Scout Hut is under utilised	Integrate the “Scout Hut” into the wider re-development of the Memorial Hall to allow wider usage.	Memorial Hall/Scouts action group	From external funding/grants	Funds secured. Work to commence Quarter 4 2005	ü
AM14 New Activity Hall (p 48)	Use the facility for a wide range of activities – including keep fit, badminton, yoga, aerobics etc. together with social use.	Village needs have grown (148 people expressed an interest in Keep fit). There is no robust facility available for this and other activities.	For both Recreation in Aston and Memorial Hall committee to have representative on each group	Recreation in Aston Memorial Hall/Scouts action group, NHS & Council sports promoters	From external funding/grants	Funds secured. Work to commence Quarter 4 2005.	ü
AM15 Additional Amenities / Services (p 49)	The provision of café / restaurant in the village	180 people expressed a need for this amenity. Social integration within the village between all ages.	Bring to the attention of the two pubs that there is a demand for food ranging from pub food/snacks to restaurant facilities A Café possibly with internet access Community Cafe	Malt Shovel. White Hart. Aston Community Group. NHS & Council sports promoters	External Community Funding (Community Café).			ü
							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
	The provision of a teenage meeting place.	There is no meeting place in the village other than public areas. To reduce public nuisance. To create better surroundings for the youth, without harassment to others.	Through Recreation In Aston & Sports Club initiative, in partnership with Aston Parish Council	Recreation In Aston, Sports Club, Aston Parish Council, South Derbyshire District Council Police	Funding required from village fundraising, in kind contributions and external sources (Lottery, WREN etc)	On receipt of sufficient funding	ü
AM1, AM2, AM4, AM5, AM6, AM7, AM8, AM9 and AM16	No detailed action required. The questions were for information only and will be available for use by the Parish Council and Village Plan Steering Committee.

Community
							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
CM2 Like best in Aston? (p 50)	Retain the community spirit together with a rural village atmosphere. Control development in line with these needs.	To maintain the social order of the village. It is the wish of the majority of the village	To resist further development and urban sprawl. To retain adequate facilities for social and recreational activities.	Aston Parish Council Save Aston Village Environment. Recreation in Aston.			ü
CM3 Worst thing in Aston? (p 51)	Improve public transport				See EV2			ü
	Review Traffic, Parking and congestion				See EV4 & EV5			ü
	Review Over development				See HD1		ü
CM4 Happiest memory of Aston (p 51)	Keep the Well Dressing	By far, Well Dressing has created the happiest memories for Astonians	All the villagers to continue to support the Well Dressing committee and the weekend	Well Dressing committee, everyone			ü

Education
ED4 School breakfast club? (p 52)	Aston Primary School to consider introducing a Breakfast Club	40% of parents with children at the Primary School thought a Breakfast Club to be beneficial	School to consider Questionnaire findings and research parent’s requirements (possible holiday club)	Aston Primary School Aston School Parents Association School Governors	Finances, staff, volunteers, equipment	ü
ED5 After school Club/ (p 53)	The Aston Primary School to consider introducing an after school Club	57% of parents thought an After-School Club would be beneficial	School to consider Questionnaire findings and research parent’s requirements (possible holiday club)	Aston Primary School Aston School Parents Association School Governors	Finances, staff, volunteers, equipment	ü

General
							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
	The Action Plan is regularly reviewed and managed	To keep the plan relevant and ensure actions are reviewed	Reviewed by Aston Parish Council and/or the Community Group the quarterly	Aston Parish Council, Aston Community Group	None	Quarterly	ü
GE1, GE2, GE3 and GE4	No detailed action required. The questions were for information only and will be available for use by the Parish Council and Village Plan Steering Committee.

Environment
EV3 Why do you not use the bus? (p 55)	Provision of evening transport. Review routing of transport.	To allow villagers (including youngsters) access to city facilities in the evening. Demand for destinations other than Derby.	Contact Trent bus company & Derby City Council transport dept. Provision of community transport.	Aston Parish Council in conjunction with Derby City Council, County and District Council and bus companies,		As soon as practical	ü

Health
HE2 Health facilities in Village? (p 60)	Extend the range of health facilities in the village to include Dentist, Chiropodist, Optician, Diabetic Nurse and Dietician	Over 600 people responded asking for these services	Generate a specific requirement and feasibility of each of the services. Implement viable services.	Surgery, Derby City Primary Care Trust.	Investment, staff and base.	ü
HE4 Use of Meals on Wheels/ (p 61)	Meals on Wheels to capitalise on the need for the service.	35% of respondents indicated that they would use the service now or in the future	Promote awareness of success of the service. (e.g. a Luncheon Club for elderly)	Women’s Royal Voluntary Service Private Companies		ü
HE5 Additional comments concerning health (p 61)	More suitable opening hours for Aston Surgery.	To accommodate working residents	Survey of existing patients needs	Aston Surgery – Medical Practice		ü
HE1 and HE3	No detailed action required. The questions were for information only and will be available for use by the Parish Council and Village Plan Steering Committee.

Housing & Development
							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
HD1 Infilling issues? (p 62)	Infilling is kept to a minimum	89% of the village would like to see restrictions on infilling and open spaces protected Infilling destroys the village environment	Analyse the impact of infilling on the village and report to local government. Resist planning applications that impinge on the wishes of the majority.	Aston Parish Council, Save Aston Village Environment, South Derbyshire District Council planning department			ü
HD5 Annual rate of house increase? (p 63)	Maintain the annual rate of increase to between 0% and 1%	Required by the majority of parishioners who competed the questionnaire Retain village scope and size.	Monitor rate of annual increase. Resist development above this target	Aston Parish Council, Save Aston Village Environment			ü
HD6 Type of houses within any increase? (p 63)	Where planning applications are approved there should be a mix of property sizes but with an emphasis on starter homes and sheltered accommodation.	To enable both young and elderly residents to remain in the village	Ensure that the required types of residence are incorporated into South Derbyshire Planning Policy. South Derbyshire District Council to refer to Aston Village Plan.	Aston Parish Council, Save Aston Village Environment, South Derbyshire District Council.				ü
HD2, HD3, HD4 and HD7	No detailed action required. The questions were for information only and will be available for use by the Parish Council and Village Plan Steering Committee.

Law & Order
							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
LO1 Additional Crime prevention measures? (p 64)	Provision of police on the beat in the village. Personal contact with Police	To check vandalism, general crime and anti-social behaviour. Restrict parking and speeding. To build a working relationship with the whole of the community.	Arrange meeting with Chief Constable.	Aston Parish Council, Police authority, Local Police officer, Crime and disorder partnership.		Soon after the Village plan is published	ü
LO4 Experience of anti-social behaviour? (p 65)	Reduce anti-social behaviour	Causes anxiety and financial loss to the community. Reduces the quality of life.	Establish detailed data on occurrence of anti-social behaviour. Set targets for reduction and measure performance.	Aston Parish Council, Police Authority, Local constable Crime and Disorder Partnership			ü
LO5 Community Warden? (p 65)	Provision of Community Warden	The majority of respondents believe this would discourage crime and vandalism	Investigate provision of a Community Warden	Aston Parish Council, Police Authority, Local constable Crime and Disorder Partnership			ü
LO2, LO3, LO6, LO7 and LO8	No detailed action required. The questions were for information only and will be available for use by the Parish Council and Village Plan Steering Committee.

Youth
							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
YO1 Youth Club set up? (p 67)	A regular Youth Club	To provide a community and activities for the young. 902 respondents wanted a youth club to provide a focus for the young.	Suitable facilities to be incorporated into Memorial Hall / Sports pavilion developments Provision of administration and staffing.	Aston Parish Council, Memorial Hall Committee, Recreation in Aston, Derbyshire County Council Youth Officer		As soon as new facilities become available	ü
YO4 Come to a meeting about a Youth Club? (p 68)	Set up a meeting of parties interested in the Youth Club	To assist with the implementation of the Youth Club. Provide local impetus and liaison.	Identify interested parties Set up Youth Club Committee. Provide Youth Club volunteers Instigate Fund Raising	Aston Parish Council, Memorial Hall Committee, Recreation in Aston, Derbyshire County Council Youth Officer, Volunteers		As soon as new facilities become available	ü
YO6 Additional comments re Youth/ (p 68)	More youth amenities							ü
	Provision of Meeting Place	To give the youth a suitable place to meet	Investigate details need for meeting place	Recreation in Aston, Aston Parish Council Youth Club leaders			ü
	Provision of Skate board facility	To satisfy current demand for this sport.	Incorporated into Playing Field proposals	Recreation in Aston, Aston Parish Council Youth Club leaders	Ref YO2			ü
							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
YO2, YO3 and YO5	No detailed action required. The questions were for information only and will be available for use by the Parish Council and Village Plan Steering Committee.

Recreation
RE3 Additional outdoor sports you would like? (p 70)	Provide tennis court	Strong support from respondents (270) would like to see this facility in the village	Incorporation with Recreation in Aston Project. Facilities suitable for the disabled, all ages and both sexes	Recreation in Aston, Sports, Club, Aston Parish Council South Derbyshire District Council.	Ref RE1 RE2	ü
	Provide Bowling Green	Strong support from respondents (173) would like to see this facility in the village	Focus on implementation on Bowls Club Project Re-instatement of the Bowling Green Facilities suitable for the disabled, all ages and both sexes	Aston Parish Council Bowls Club Recreation in Aston,	(Planned for Summer 05 / Spring 06)	ü
	Provide Skateboarding Area	Strong support from respondents (56) would like to see this facility in the village	Incorporation with Recreation in Aston Project. Facilities suitable for the disabled, all ages and both sexes	Recreation in Aston, Aston Parish Council Sports Club, South Derbyshire District Council.	Ref YO2	ü

Village Groups
							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
VG1 to VG35	No detailed action required. The questions were for information only and will be available for use by the Parish Council and Village Plan Steering Committee.

Additional Suggestions
Conservation Area	Research the Conservation Area to determine its scope, restrictions and benefit.	To preserve the conservation area though a greater understanding of what is being conserved and what limitation / development is allowed in the area with reference to design and planning.	Survey and record the area, understand and publicise the legal restrictions. Work with the district council towards a Conservation and Character statement.	Aston Parish Council, Save Aston Village Environment, History Group, South Derbyshire District Council planning office				ü
	Retain sufficient funds to purchase up-to-date BlueSky aerial map	The aerial map purchased does not show the village in 2005	Lodge sufficient Village Plan funds with Aston Parish Council. Aston Parish Council to ask BlueSky to contact APC when a more a recent map becomes available	Aston Village Plan Steering Group Aston Parish Council	£130.00	As soon as the new aerial map is available		ü
Other Requests
	A bench on the Green		Aston Parish Council to review		Local business support			ü
							Priority
Ref.	What is proposed?	Why is the action needed?	How will the proposed action be implemented	Suggested responsibility for taking the action?	Comments / Resource Implications	When will the action be taken forward?	High	Medium	Achieved
	Village Map of streets and footpaths in the area		Aston Parish Council to review		Local business support			ü
	Local guide of walks in and around the village		Aston Parish Council to review					ü
	Continue with floral display		Aston Parish Council to review		Local business support			ü
	Boundary change between Aston and Weston (Bloor Est.)		Aston Parish Council to review					ü

Ref. to main Action Plan
Aston Parish Council
	The Action Plan is regularly reviewed and managed
AM10	Improve the opportunity for all villagers to enjoy, locally, a wider range of recreational activities
AM11	Enhance and update the range of facilities on the Playing Field / Playground. Enable sufficient security of the facility and to users at all times.
AM12	Upgrading to offer a wider selection of activities together with increased capacity for bookings
AM15	The provision of a teenage meeting place.
CM2	Retain the community spirit together with a rural village atmosphere. Control development in line with these needs.
CM5	Publicise the work of the Parish Council, making their work more transparent
ED7	Widen the recreational / educational opportunities in the village. Provide Life Long Learning. Provide social interaction
ED8	To retain Aston within Chellaston catchment area
EV3	Provision of evening transport. Review routing of transport.
EV4	Study into the real impact of traffic in the village.
EV5	Study into the real impact of parking in the village.
EV6	Resist any threat to the countryside and the wildlife around Aston
EV7	More tree planting and protection of trees
EV8	A survey of Aston’s pavements to assess condition. Repair damage and obstructions.
EV9	Keep footpaths free from obstruction.
EV10	Reduce dog-fouling
EV11	Reduce Aircraft noise
EV12	Review inadequately lit areas identified in the questionnaire. Replace old lighting with environmentally friendly lighting to reduce light intrusion
EV13	Before any future building development is approved access drainage in the areas affected by poor drainage
EV15	Improved recycling facilities to cover all aspects of waste e.g. plastic, garden waste, cardboard etc.
HD1	Infilling is kept to a minimum
HD5	Maintain the annual rate of increase to between 0% and 1%
HD6	Where planning applications are approved there should be a mix of property sizes but with an emphasis on starter homes and sheltered accommodation.
LO1	Provision of police on the beat in the village. Personal contact with Police
LO4	Reduce anti-social behaviour
LO5	Provision of Community Warden
YO1	A regular Youth Club
YO4	Set up a meeting of parties interested in the Youth Club
YO6	Provision of Meeting Place Provision of Skate board facility
RE3	Provide tennis court Provide Bowling Green Provide Skateboarding Area Provide Multi Games Area
RE6	Provide Keep Fit, Aerobics and Gym facilities Provide Yoga facilities Provide Badminton court Provide general indoor sport hall
Recreation in Aston
AM10