Shebbear Community Appraisal
HOUSEHOLD
228 households own 348 cars and 16 motor bikes.
9 people are in need of accommodation - and 69 will need housing in the future with the majority in need of "Starter Homes".
At the other end of the age range 12 people consider they will need "Residential care" in the next five years.
PERSONAL
Age and sex of respondents
| Sex | |||||
| Male | Female | ||||
| No. | % | No. | % | ||
| 11-16 | 29 | 59.2% | 20 | 40.8% | |
| 17-21 | 16 | 51.6% | 15 | 48.4% | |
| 22-39 | 54 | 49.5% | 55 | 50.5% | |
| Age | 40-59 | 80 | 46.5% | 92 | 53.5% |
| 60-64 | 17 | 51.5% | 16 | 48.5% | |
| 65-74 | 28 | 50.9% | 27 | 49.1% | |
| 75+ | 23 | 44.2% | 29 | 55.8% | |
Housing
Most people consider a priority need for housing local people (18 8) and young people (145) though 53 people see no need for any more housing.
"I would like to see Shebbear remain a small and friendly village ... A few more Housing Association houses such as Balleroy Close (about another
5-10) would be a good idea"Transport & Highways
Car parking is sometimes a problem in the village. A majority of people feel there is a need for a car park but opinion is divided as to whether it should be near the Village Hall or in an area behind the telephone kiosk.
199 people share their car for some journeys - mainly social and leisure occasions and for shopping. 83 would be prepared to join a "share a ride" scheme. 152 commute 10 miles and 14 over 70 miles a day.
43 people use the bus as their main means of transport. For 29 people the bus is essential and for 63 important. There is clearly a need for improvements to both bus routes and time-table.
Opinion divided over taxi services.
"There is a large piece of land (overgrown at present) at the rear of North View which, I understand, is owned by the (District) Council. It is a shame that a village with all its amenities cannot provide car parking to keep the streets clear, especially when children are around and parents park their cars in the road"
"Toilets could also be installed on this ground"
"I would use the bus daily-if there was one! "
Public Services
Refuse collection, street lighting, verge maintenance and kiosk considered "good to satisfactory Road maintenance, litter bins and pavements "satisfactory to poor".
". ... street lights should be switched off at midnight to conserve energy and increase the peacefulness of sleep time... "
" . ..Give talks to children on the subject of not dropping litter and sweet papers in the hedges ... and encourage older people not to throw beer cans on verges etc.... "
Danger Spots
341 people responded with School Corner and Smokey House at the top of the list. Other black spots mentioned by more than one person were Hay House to the Square and Pitt Hill. 230 people think "speeding" a problem - 150 think not.
"... there should be a 20mph speed limit through village "
"Upgrade road from Stibb Cross to Dipper Mill"
Dog Mess
175 find this a nuisance with particular areas mentioned Back Lane, Playing field and Barn Close.
"...I would like to see a "dog warden".