[DF&F Main Menu] [Community Profiles Menu] [Community Appraisals Menu] Rewe & District Community Appraisal Report 2000 Index Educational Facilities The most interest expressed was in Adult Education Evening Classes (77 people) with support also shown for After School Clubs (42), Playgroup (30) and Nursery School (24). Index Top Housing Only about a third of respondents (69 people) thought Rewe needs more homes. Amongst these, there was virtually no support for the development of a small housing estate, with nearly two thirds against, but strong support for low cost housing and infilling with single houses. Most were in favour of the conversion of redundant buildings. Of the 153 people who were against any new houses – when asked if they would change their mind if such a new development brought new facilities, only 38 said they would. "Housing that young people can afford" "Social housing for local families" (Several said this) "Rewe needs to preserve its overall ‘rural’ identity but allow very limited ‘infill’ etc. development to keep opportunities for local families/children to take up" "We definitely do not think Rewe should be the site of major development" "Additional housing between the two ends of Rewe would pull the village together & perhaps justify additional facilities - e.g. shop" (Ed. Comment – The Rewe Barton conversions will partially do this) Index Top Community Events There was much support (106 people, about two thirds) for a November 5th Bonfire, also for an annual village party (81, half). To a lesser degree (67, 40%), there was support for a Touring Theatre Performance, and although less interest was shown in forming a Community Association (only 49, 29%), over half the village were in favour of joining a local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme (116 people). "More community meals/events like the harvest supper" Index Top Environment There was a good response on this set of questions. Noise 127 respondents felt that traffic noise was an issue in the village, with 39 suffering from noise pollution. On the other hand farm animals were not perceived to be a problem - so congratulations to our local farmers for their good management. Possible Solution: Campaign for speed calming measures through the village and possibly the planting of more trees and hedges to act as sound barriers. Bonfire Code of Practice 9 out of 10 responses indicated that the majority of villagers were prepared to comply with East Devon District Council’s Bonfire Code of Practice, thereby demonstrating the villager’s commitment to consideration for their neighbours. "Smoky bonfires are a particular problem & measures such as community composting would be worthwhile" [Previous Page][Index][Next Page] [DF&F Main Menu] [Community Profiles Menu] [Community Appraisals Menu] [Top of Page] [Devon C.C. Homepage] Page Created: April 2002 This Information was provided by Corporate Information Services Send any comments, enquiries, etc. to DRIS@devon.gov.uk