The outcome of this appraisal provides a substantial basis for further debate, discussion and
development across a wide range of community issues.
The major points raised in this document are:
- particular needs of the ageing population, especially housing and healthcare.
- Employment opportunities for younbg people
- the barriers to people returning to work
- housing needs of young people setting up home for the first time and of families
- skill and craft training needs at appropriate times and locations
- the quality of specialist health provisions
- development without harming the environment
- improved leisure facilities will benefit the community
- priorities and use of some local services
- local requirement for dentist and optician
- the siting of sewage works and provision of water
- availability of Lyn Down Tip
- parking, signing and cleanliness in the area
- lack of productivity of Lynton and Lynmouth Council
- the importance of bus services
There is passionate support by our community for many of the issues this appraisal has
highlighted. Our future is in our own hands. We must not neglect this opportunity and must make
the most of this important report.
