The Steering Committee analysed the
response to the Questionnaire and has listed the key issues below, to identify
high ( about 500+ responses) and medium (about 250+ responses) priorities. The Action Plan was available for the village
to comment during the Drop in Day in June and the Well Dressing Weekend in
July. As a result, some issues have
already been taken forward.
The
Steering Committee has no power to implement any of the actions listed below,
however the Parish Council has agreed to manage the Action Plan by reviewing it
every 3 months and encouraging the village to implement wherever possible.
Key
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GE = General |
AM = Amenities |
CM = Community |
ED = Education |
EV = Environment |
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HE = Health |
HD = Housing and Development |
LO = Law and Order |
YO = Youth |
RE = Recreation |
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VG = Village Groups and Societies |
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General
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Amenities
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Priority |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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). |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Community
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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 |
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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. |
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CM3
Worst thing in Aston? (p 51) |
Improve
public transport |
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See
EV2 |
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Review
Traffic, Parking and congestion |
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See
EV4 & EV5 |
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Review
Over development |
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See
HD1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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CM5 Parish Council reflecting
Community? (p 51) |
Publicise the work of the Parish
Council, making their work more transparent |
About 9% felt that they don’t know
what the Parish Council do or the benefits they provide. |
Use the Acorn to explain to the
villagers what the Parish Council do. Actively encourage villagers to come
to Parish Council and Parish meetings |
Parish Council |
The majority of the villagers who
responded thought the Parish Council did a good job. |
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CM1 |
No detailed action required. The question was for information only and
will be available for use by the Parish Council and Village Plan Steering
Committee. |
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Education
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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 |
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