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Local Countryside and Environment
Respondents were asked how often they use public footpaths/bridleways in the parish. 241 people (44%) use the footpaths in the parish at least once a week.
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No. Use Footpaths |
% Use Footpaths |
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Weekly |
124 |
23% |
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Daily |
117 |
21% |
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Never |
115 |
21% |
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Monthly |
85 |
16% |
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Twice a Year |
81 |
15% |
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Once a Year |
26 |
5% |
242 respondents (48%) say they can usually follow footpaths with no problems. 132 people (26%) reported that they have some difficulties. The most frequently given reason for difficulties in following paths are "no signposts" and "overgrown bushes/nettles". The Table below shows the frequency problems were reported by respondents.
Editor’s Note
We are all very privileged to live in such a beautiful area. Some of us, involved with the agricultural industry, are very aware of our part in the upkeep of flora and fauna native to us. Some of us farmers have signed up to E.S.A. (Environmentally Sensitive Area) designation, where modern farming practice and conservation happily co-exist.
Footpaths and bridleways criss-cross our parish, we have a footpath walkers guide and enjoy P3 status. All our footpaths are way-marked and signposted. They are examined and reported on once a year.
Table to show Problems Encountered when Following Footpaths
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No. Respondents |
% Respondents |
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No Signposts |
83 |
66% |
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Overgrown Bushes/Nettles |
60 |
48% |
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Mud/Water |
46 |
37% |
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Farm Animals |
38 |
30% |
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No Stiles/Gates |
28 |
22% |
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Barbed Wire |
33 |
26% |
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Crops in Fields |
12 |
10% |
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Other |
36 |
29% |
97 people said they would be willing to help maintain the public right of way network in the parish.
Recycling
Editor’s Comment
Recycling is a key issue in todays world, even more important in tomorrows. Increasingly landfill sites are regarded as "non-green" and recycling as eco-friendly and correct. We, as your Parish Council, have been increasingly aware of the lack of facilities in our Parish. Currently just a glass bank in the parish car park. But with the co-operation of Mid Devon District Council and a local developer a site for recycling has materialised.
Chart to show Number of Respondents Indicating They Would Use Recycling Facilities
Allotments
43 people (8%) said they would be interested in renting an allotment.
General
Respondents were asked if Hemyock suffers from a number of possible irritants. 387 people responded to this question and the results are shown in the Table below. The most frequent complaints are about dog fouling and low flying aircraft.
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No. Respondents |
% Respondents |
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Dog Fouling |
311 |
68% |
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Low Flying Aircraft |
223 |
49% |
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Traffic Noise |
135 |
30% |
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Noisy Neighbours |
90 |
20% |
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Military Exercises |
38 |
8% |
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Motor Cycle Scrambling |
33 |
7% |
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Hunting |
30 |
7% |
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Farm Animals in Gardens |
20 |
4% |
207 people said they would take part in a "clean up Hemyock" day.
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