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Action Plan

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

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

 

 

 

 

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.

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

 

 

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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

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

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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

 

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.

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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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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

 

 

 

 

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

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.

 

 

ü

 

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.

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

 

 

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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

 

 

 

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

ED7 Night classes in the Village? (p 53)

Widen the recreational / educational opportunities in the village.

Provide Life Long Learning.

Provide social interaction

It was found that over 500 villagers would attend night classes – particularly languages and IT

Identify courses (refer to questionnaire)

Aston Parish Council in conjunction with Swadlincote Adult Education

Memorial Hall committee

 

 

 

 

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ED8 Additional comments on Education. (p 54)

Retain Aston within Chellaston's catchment area

The educational record of Chellaston School.

It is the wish of the parents

Continued Representation by parents and village bodies to the education authorities

Aston School Parents Association, Aston School, Aston Parish Council.

 

 

ü

 

 

ED1, ED2, ED3 and ED6

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

 

 

 

 

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

EV4 Are you affected by excessive traffic?

(p 56)

Study into the real impact of traffic in the village.

To identify whether there is an issue and at what times

Request to District Council to carry out study

Aston Parish Council Save Aston Village Environment.

Funding

 

 

ü

 

EV5 On street parking an issue?

(56)

Study into the real impact of parking in the village.

To identify whether there is an issue in Derby Rd, village Centre and Weston Road.

Request to District Council to carry out study

Aston Parish Council Save Aston Village Environment.

Funding

 

 

ü

 

EV6 Protection of countryside & wildlife? (p 56)

 

Resist any threat to the countryside and the wildlife around Aston

99.9% of the residents who responded to the questionnaire want the village and adjoining countryside to be protected

Monitoring of planning applications with close observation of wildlife issues.

Save Aston Village Environment, Aston Parish Council

 

 

ü

 

 

EV7 More trees in the village? (p 57)

More tree planting and protection of trees

Over 1000 people requested that more trees are planted in the Parish

Tree Wardens to survey existing trees and current Tree Preservation Orders

Aston Parish Council to support, sponsorship of trees by groups and individuals

Save Aston Village Environment, Aston Parish Council

Possible grant funding of tree planting projects

 

 

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

EV8 Condition of pavements? (p 57)

A survey of Aston’s pavements to assess condition.

Repair damage and obstructions.

It has been identified the pavements on some streets are in a poor condition.

To reduce the risk of accident.

Review of survey.

Review of procedure for effective repair and maintenance of pavements

Aston Parish Council, Derbyshire City Council. Highways

South Derbyshire District Council. Funding.

As soon as a survey has been completed

 

ü

 

EV9 Footpath accessibility? (p 57)

Keep footpaths free from obstruction.

Some footpaths are not accessible all year

Walk footpaths regularly (min once per year)  and report obstructions to Aston Parish Council.

Encourage walkers to report obstructions to Aston Parish Council.

Aston Parish Council to appoint a Footpaths Officer

Aston Parish Council footpath officer, South Derbyshire District Council footpath officer.

 

 

 

ü

 

EV10 Dog fouling an issue? (p 58)

Reduce dog-fouling

55% of those who answered the questionnaire stated that dog fouling was an issue for them

Review number and placement of bins. Increase dog owners awareness of the concerns of others

Aston Parish Council

More bins (NB 2 added last two years)

 

 

ü

 

EV11 Aircraft noise an issue?

(58)

Reduce Aircraft noise

A quarter of the village is affected by aircraft noise during the day and at night.

To improve environment of the village.

Continue to register complaints, protest against night flights, and restricting flying over the village during the day

Save Aston Village Environment, Aston Parish Council. Individuals. South Derbyshire District Council.

Village Plan data base

 

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

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.

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

Provide Multi Games Area

Village has NO multi games area.

The respondents identified a number of activities which can only be satisfied by a multi games area

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.

 

 

 

ü

 

RE6 Additional indoor sports you would like? (p 71)

Provide Keep Fit, Aerobics and Gym facilities

A significant number of respondents asked for these 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,.

 

 

 

ü

 

 

Provide Yoga facilities

A significant number of respondents (170) asked for these 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,.

 

 

 

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

 

Provide Badminton court

A significant number of respondents (129) asked for these 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,.

 

 

 

ü

 

 

Provide general indoor sport hall

There is a requirement in the village for snooker, pool, table tennis, indoor bowls etc

Incorporation with Recreation in Aston Project.

Facilities suitable for the disabled, all ages and both sexes

Recreation in Aston, Aston Parish Council

Sports Club,.

 

 

 

ü

 

RE8 Help running recreational activities? (p 71)

Identify current volunteer support.

Generate a team of new volunteers to run sport events

To maximise usage of new facilities

List current volunteer support

Locate volunteers shown in Village Plan

Organise support for each sport identified

Recreation in Aston,

Sports Club.

 

 

 

ü

 

RE9 Attend coaching courses? (p 72)

Identify current coaching support.

Generate a team of new coaches to direct sport activity

To improve enjoyment of sport.

To maximise usage of new facilities

To support current practicing coaches

List current coaches

Locate volunteers shown in Village Plan

Organise coaching for each sport identified

Recreation in Aston,

Sports Club.

 

 

 

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

RE10 Recreational activities as a family? (p 72)

Ensure facilities provided are family orientated

Encourage parent/child mentoring

The facilities are not suitable for the disabled, young or females.

Incorporation with Recreation in Aston Project.

Recreation in Aston,

Sports Club.

 

 

 

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RE11 Need for additional recreation Clubs? (p 72)

Broaden range of clubs and activities

Respondents identified a number of activities, walking, cycling, photography, running art and craft work etc.

Identify existing clubs

Locate interested parties in each area.

Set up clubs as required

Recreation in Aston,

Ref ED7

 

 

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RE12 Enough provision of Recreational facilities? (p 73)

Increase recreation facilities for all – in particular for the under 18’s

Respondents clearly identified the need.

To enhance the lifestyle for all.

Incorporation with Recreation in Aston Project.

Recreation in Aston,

Sports Club.

 

 

 

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RE1, RE2, RE4, RE5, RE7 and RE13

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.

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

 

 

 

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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

 

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Other Requests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A bench on the Green

 

Aston Parish Council to review

 

Local business support

 

 

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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

 

Action Plan Summary by Group

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