Public footpaths within the village are well used by over 70% of respondents. Only 12% experienced difficulties following the paths. Overgrown bushes, nettles and puddles presented the most common problems. It was evident from comments made that Parishioners were not aware of the routes of many footpaths. It is hoped that a footpath map can be published soon.

52 people indicated that they would be prepared to join a Parish Paths Partnership and help with the maintenance of paths. It would be helpful if these persons could make themselves known to the Parish Council.

The Tarka Trail facilities were in the main regarded by the majority as either good or reasonable. Many people identified the need for seats to be provided on the trail. Individual adverse comments were also made regarding the condition of the trail surface and drainage arrangements, particularly after heavy rainfall.

Only 33 out of 208 respondents often found difficulty parking in the village. 85 occasionally had trouble and 90 had no such problems. From comments written on the questionnaires the principal areas of concern were around the Marine Parade shops and at Lane End. Many expressed concerns regarding parking on the double yellow lines along the sea front (Marine Parade) and would like to see better policing of parking restrictions within the village.

57 respondents said they would use a resident's parking scheme if it were available. 50% of these would be prepared to pay for such a permit provided the cost did not exceed £50 per annum.

Half of respondents never use local bus services. 40% use the service less than 10 times per month with only 10% using it more than 10 times per month.

155 out of 249 respondents considered that speeding traffic within the village was a 9 problem. 81% of those expressing an opinion said traffic calming schemes should be considered with 112 people identifying Marine Parade and 73 people Anstey Way as possible areas.

Just over half of respondents identified areas of the Parish that could be improved visually. The most commonly identified areas were as follows:

• The Quay (Pier).
• The sand dunes car park.
• Atturm (Marines camp). Tree planting/screening recommended. 0 Main road approaches to village. Floral/tree planting suggested.
• Second beach and area behind cricket club.
• The Yacht Club
• Additional tree planting was also suggested particularly along Anstey Way and in the marshy area behind Chandlers Court.

Opinions on general services such as street lighting and clean and bin collection were generally favourable. The one main area of concern was the provision and emptying of litterbins during peak periods in the beach area. Many respondents also identified the need for the provision of additional dog fouling bins.

Three quarters of respondents use the recycling pavilion often or occasionally. The majority favoured extending the recycling programme by accepting more materials and by carrying out door to door collections. If a communal garden waste composting scheme were to be introduced approximately one third of respondents would use it often, occasionally and never respectively.

A general question regarding the importance of a variety of issues within the village was contained within the questionnaire and the results are shown in the following table:

The vast majority of respondents who expressed an opinion felt that the designated areas of the Coastal Preservation Area, the Conservation Area, the Nature Conservation Area and the Sites of Special Scientific Interest were sufficient to safeguard the environment.

Questions within this section related to the "Too many relationships between the Parishioners and the pheasants. principal landowners, i.e. Christie Estates.

Only 20% of respondents were happy with the relationship between the Parishioners and principal landowners. Approximately 40%, however, did not express an opinion.

The principal concerns are as follows:

• Lack of communication and/or co-operation with the Parish.
• Condition of the sand dunes car park and roadway to Cricket Club.
• Maintenance of estate properties, particularly those which are Listed or in prominent positions.

It is hoped that a closer relationship and co-operation can be forged with the estate in order to maintain the character of the village which, by way of their ownership and management in the past, the estate has helped to preserve.