Many comments were received regarding refuse left on streets in plastic sacks and the consequent problem with seagulls. Holiday homes were seen as being especially difficult to deal with. We even received photographs as evidence of the problem.

419 people said that they occasionally or often had problems with refuse collection.

The most popular suggested improvements were:
Availability of skip
More frequent emptying of recycling bins
Plastic and cardboard recycling
Availability of composting scheme
A visiting community shredder was suggested to deal with garden refuse

375 people expressed concern regarding dog mess. 265 would like to see woodchipped, fenced dog toilets at sites such as Batson.

559 people would like to see more trees planting around the town.

389 people answering own a boat and 448 want a short stay landing facility at Whitestrand for local boat owners and those who work on the water.

697 people responded to this section and support for suggestions was as follows

1,090 people responded. Of these 831 (76%) felt that lighting was adequate. 146 (13%) felt improvements were needed, specific suggestions being

776 people felt that an increased police presence was required in the summer. 295 felt the need between March and October and 121 felt increased presence was needed in the winter as well.

1,086 people responded, 466 (43%) of whom felt CCTV would be helpful in deterring crime. However, 427 (39%) were opposed to this idea.

There was not an overwhelming endorsement for a new centre. Only 209 said that they would use it often, although 679 thought they would use it occasionally. However, response was more enthusiastic regarding the various activities which could take place there e.g.

With this level of potential support for various activities, does this indicate greater viability for the project?

781 people responded to this section with high levels of support for all activities listed (between 200 - 300 for each one).

773 people thought that the swimming pool should be covered and 534 people felt it should be combined with a new community centre at the top of the town.

446 people wanted a specific Youth Centre with teenage activities.

The youth themselves had these priorities;

384 people (60% of those who answered this question) felt that the school was in need of refurbishment.

282 (54%) felt that a new school needed to be built. 235 people wanted a larger playground.

644 people would like to see this facility at the top of the town and it was suggested that a post box was needed in the town centre.

Local Community Exchange of Skills Scheme (LETS)

147 people said that they would participate in such a scheme.

919 people (a high figure) placed high or medium value on this facility. For any further information please contact Malcolm D’Arch on 843029.

732 people expressed support for developing a few light industrial workshops, 172 were against this idea.

Those who expressed an opinion on services rated most of them as good.

However, ‘poor’ ratings were expressed for:

Most difficulties are experienced in getting to:

• NHS dentist 101 people
• Hospital 42 people
• Chemist 55 people

(Please note that the Chemist will deliver)