Action Proposed

Action Taken

Q. 5 Unable to move to accommodation needed: HB Project 2000 to discuss issues with Torridge District and Devon County Councils with a view to meeting needs from existing housing stock or the inclusion of suitable facilities in any development of Little Bickington Farm

Report issued to David Pinney and Bill Holman.

Self-build and affordable housing included in first ‘sketch plan’ for LBF

Q. 6 Energy Saving Features: Possible future project to ensure that energy saving schemes such as loft and cavity wall insulation together with schemes such as ‘Staying Put’ operated by Anchor Housing are fully publicised and maximum take-up achieved.

Discussion held with Margaret Conkey at Anchor Housing. Energy-saving week was held from 4^th February 2002. Need to discuss further action.

Q. 9 Reasons why children cannot do after school activities: Refer results for consideration by the Governing Bodies of High Bickington C of E Primary School and Chulmleigh Community College.

Report issued to School and Community College. Initial discussions underway re homework clubs.

Q. 12 Interest in Vocational / Adult Education / Training Opportunities: Discuss results with Adult Education Personnel at Chulmleigh Community College in order to identify suitable courses and local venues where these educational and training needs can be met.

Initial discussions took place 16.1.02. The College is working up proposals for future courses. The recent ‘Computing for the Terrified’ course had 10 participants. New

‘CLAIT’ computing modules now booked in from 18.09 to 20.11.02

Christmas Cookery Demonstration 19/11.02

Marketing and Hedge Laying courses being arranged.

Q’s 13, 14 and 15 Need for nursery class and suitability of Primary School Buildings: The issues raised in questions 13, 14 and 15 should be referred for consideration by the Governing Body of High Bickington C of E Primary school, the Diocesan Director of Education and the Director of Education for Devon County council.

Discussions underway with relevant parties. New school will be ‘Trigger and Driver’ for the LBF development. Architect instructed to carry out feasibility study by the Education Capital Strategy Team. John Burnett M.P. has called meeting on 20/9 to discuss proposals with officers and members of DCC

Q’s 16 and 17 Additional housing needed / Acceptable housing development: Information to be referred to Torridge District, Devon County and High Bickington Parish Councils. H.B. Project 2000 to consider when developing proposals for LBF

Report submitted to relevant Councils. Suitable housing will be included in LBF Proposals.

Q’s 18 – 23 Health and Social Services: The results from questions 18 – 23 should be referred to and discussed with local General Practitioners and Primary Care Trusts. Information should also be included in the ‘Small Area Review’ currently being undertaken.

Local G.P’s report no current plans. (Vice-Chairman pursuing) Blood Donor Service contacted. Health issues are another ‘Driver’ in LBF proposals. We need to bring Primary Care Trust on board to progress this.

Q. 24 Countryside Improvements: Refer to Parish, District and County Councils. HB Project 2000 to consider items for inclusion in any development of LBF.

Report sent to relevant Councils. Sub-group led by David Venner to produce proposals for Architects consideration.

Q. 25 Dog Mess: Refer to Parish Council for action.

Results referred to Parish Council for action. Torridge District Council has now brought in fixed penalties.

Q. 26 Replace overhead wires with underground cables: Discuss with Public Utility Providers and other interested parties.

Discussions initiated.

Possible conservation area project for main square

Q. 27 Standard of Public Services and Utilities: Results to be referred to appropriate Authorities.

Action still to be implemented.

Q’s 28 – 30 Environmental / Composting of Garden and household rubbish: Refer to Torridge District and High Bickington Parish Councils. Consider provision of a Community Composting Scheme at LBF.

Reports sent to relevant Authorities. Recyling collections in place from August 2002.

Q. 31 Interest in renewable energy: Further exploration of this issue is required since the use of renewable energy systems will need to be central to and development of land and buildings at LBF

H.B. Project 2000 pursuing latest developments re Government Funding. We need to step up enquiries re suitable forms of renewable energy for the LBF development.

Q’s 32 and 33 Use of Village shop, Post Office and Mobile Services: Information to be given to local traders concerned

Action completed.

Q. 34 Support for Farmers /Producers Market: See also the results of the Business Survey. H.B. Project 2000 to consider the formation of a working group, together with local producers, to take this matter forward.

H.B. Project 2000 Committee now contacting interested parties with a view to holding planning meeting a.s.a.p.

Q. 35 Need for a local CAB session: Inform local CAB committee of these views.

Meeting with District Development Manager took place on 12.7.02. She will now consult with colleagues to see whether an outreach service could be provided at the Meeting Point. The possibility is quite strong. No further response as at 04.09.02

Q’s 36 – 41 Employment Issues: Ensure that the points on current and suggested future employment types is referred to appropriate authorities and taken into account when considering future developments. Also note the high proportion of ‘wholly retired’ residents in the Parish.

Report issued to Local Authorities. Discussion initiated with Adult Education Personnel re training needs. Contact with other agencies still required e.g. Regional Development Agency.

Q. 42 Reaction to Workshops Proposal: Refer to Torridge District and Parish Councils. Note the free text comments about the siting of such developments.

Report sent to District and Parish Councils. Interest from local craftsmen in workshops at LBF. Torridge District Council has approved the Planning Application for land beyond Wardens Close – A Section 136 agreement is being drawn up before the Planning Permission is issued to the Developer.

Q. 43 Development of Tourism: All interested parties to consider when planning future development opportunities at LBF and throughout the Parish.

Action still required by all parties.

Q. 44 Need for additional recreational space: Take into account when considering possible development of new educational and public buildings.

Relevant parties informed. H.B. Project 2000 to keep a watching brief. ‘Beaford Arts’ in negotiations for space at LBF but no final decisions on move made as yet.

Q. 44b Wish to participate in Activities: Take into account when considering the possible development of new and existing Public Facilities. Refer for consideration by appropriate local organisations and Public Authorities.

Work still needs to be done on this. Adult Education has noted interest in areas where they may have something to offer – e.g. Art and photography

Q. 45 Opinion of Existing Facilities: Refer information received to Owners/Trustees of the facilities concerned.

Action completed.

Q. 46 Need for a new Village Hall and its siting: All parties concerned to agree the appropriate way forward.

£100,000 should be achieved from Section 136 agreement re land beyond Wardens Close. Architect is including community facilities in school design.

Q’s 47 – 49 Environment Questions: Information gained to be taken into account when planning future developments at LBF. Parish Council to note the excellent response to ‘Parish Clean Up Day’ and make arrangements accordingly.

Action still required. A successful Parish Clean Up Day was held on 25^th May 2002. Further clean up is needed.

Q’s 50 – 54 Transport and Highways Questions: Refer this information to the responsible authorities together with ‘free text’ comments.

Action being initiated by Officers of Torridge District and County Councils.

Q’s 55 and 56: Bus Services and Community Bus: Explore the possibility of providing a Community Bus in the future.

H.B. Project 2000 to consider best way forward.

We need to pursue the possibility of a local link with the Train Services to Barnstaple and Exeter.

Q. 57 Village Churches and Clergy: Send information to local Clergy / Church Councils.

Action completed.