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The current actions in the parish plan are summarised here and follow on from various consultation exercises in the Parish, both formal and informal, carried out to determine the needs, aspirations and concerns of parishioners.

The Strategy Committee is tasked with implementing the plan and will be undertaking a review once more. Note there are items in this which have already been achieved, as well as some which may not now be achievable.

 

Main Category

Our Local Needs

Sub Category

Road safety

Priority Level

Top Level

Portfolio Holder(s)

Cllr C Stevenson, Cllr R Street, Cllr K Ogden

Objectives

To seek the maximum benefits from developers contributions for building both within and outside of the Parish

Nutley:-

–      To seek measures to improve safety and prevent speeding in the High Street, Crowborough Road, and beyond to the village boundaries

–      To monitor traffic volumes against the 2008 base data

Maresfield:-

–      To seek measures to improve safety and prevent speeding in the Straight Half Mile, Batts Bridge Road, High Street, Underhill and Nursery Lane, and beyond to the village boundaries

–      To monitor traffic volumes against the 2008 base data

–      To seek measures to keep through traffic on the by-pass

–      To seek measures to prevent rat-running traffic, particularly in Underhill and Nursery Lane

–      To extend the 30mph speed limit to Budletts roundabout

Fairwarp:-

–      To seek measures to improve safety and prevent speeding on the B2026 between Duddleswell and Lampool Corner

–      To monitor traffic volumes against the 2008 base data

Actions Required

Strategy Committee:-

–      To monitor developments and authorise action as appropriate (with reference to Council, as appropriate)

–      To identify local coordinators in order to run regular and sustained Speedwatch and SID exercises

–      To focus on priorities for each village, including:-

o   Permanent speed camera for Nutley High Street

o   Installation of village gateways

o   Urgent provision of traffic calming measures around the junction of the B2026 and The Street, Fairwarp

o   Speed limit  and ‘rat run’ reduction in School Hill, Maresfield, and provision of  other priority  measures, to include Underhill and Nursery Lane

o   To obtain the cooperation of ESCC in delivering the solutions required

 

Target and Completion Date

 

Ongoing activity.

Main Category

Our Local Needs

Sub Category

Community Transport

Priority Level

Top Level

Portfolio Holder(s)

Cllr D Barlow, Cllr R Street

Objectives

To seek the establishment and effective operation of the North Wealden Community Transport Partnership (NWCTP) in order to overcome the current inadequacies of the public transport system

Actions Required

Strategy Committee:-

–      To monitor developments and authorise action as appropriate (with reference to Council, as appropriate)

–      To work with ESCC, WDC and other Town & Parish Councils so as to ensure their full participation

Carnegie Project/LSP – to help ensure the ‘buy-in’ from ESCC, WDC and other Town & Parish Councils

Target and Completion Date

By 31.03.2010, to have established the NWCTP, with a fully represented and active Management Committee involved in providing the EasyLink service and other local solutions

Main Category

Our Local Needs

Sub Category

Affordable Housing

Priority Level

Top Level

Portfolio Holder(s)

Cllr K Ogden

Objectives

To establish at least two small developed sites in the Parish within the next three to five years

Actions Required

Cllr Ogden – to continue working with the WDC to derive positive proposals for sites; reporting to the Strategy Committee

Strategy Committee:-

–      To monitor developments and recommend action to Council, as appropriate

–      To arrange public consultation on proposals

 

Target and Completion Date

Planned sites identified and under construction agreed by 31.03.2010

Main Category

Our Local Needs

Sub Category

Post Offices

Priority Level

Top Level

Portfolio Holder(s)

Cllr Galley

Objectives

To seek the re-establishment of a Post Office in Nutley and to work against any closures proposed by the imminent Government/Post Office Ltd report that have a detrimental effect on Parishioners

Actions Required

Strategy Committee:-

–      To monitor developments and authorise action as appropriate (with reference to Council, as appropriate)

–      To identify additional Portfolio Holders

Target and Completion Date

Ongoing activity.

 

Main Category

Our Local Needs

Sub Category

Provision of Medical Services

Priority Level

Medium Level

Portfolio Holder(s)

Cllr D Barlow, Cllr K Ogden

Objectives

–      To seek the retention and enhancement of the current level of medical, PCT and hospital services available to Parishioners

–      To arrange the provision of a surgery in the Parish

Actions Required

Strategy Committee:-

–      To monitor developments and authorise action as appropriate (with reference to Council, as appropriate)

–      To actively pursue issues and establish dialogue with GP Surgeries, PCT’s, etc.

Target and Completion Date

Ongoing activity.

 

Main Category

Our People

Sub Category

Carers & The Cared For

Priority Level

Medium Level

Portfolio Holder(s)

Strategy Committee

Objectives

To identify any unmet need in the Parish and to help with facilitating and funding where possible

Actions Required

Strategy Committee:-

–      To ascertain whether there is a direct role for the Parish Council

–      To identify local services and support groups available

Carnegie Project/LSP – to assist with the provision of external expertise and assistance to help with assessing need and the role of the Parish Council

Target and Completion Date

To complete this review by 31.03.2010. Any issues identified and actioned as arising

 

Main Category

Our People

Sub Category

Development of Play Areas

Priority Level

Medium Level

Portfolio Holder(s)

Cllr Stevenson, Cllr Harris

Objectives

To identify requirements and sources of funding for the redevelopment of play areas in Nutley, Maresfield and Fairwarp.

Actions Required

Strategy Committee - - to monitor developments and authorise action (with reference to Council, as appropriate)

 

Target and Completion Date

Plans and funding in place by 31.03.2010

 

Main Category

Our People

Sub Category

Youth

Priority Level

Monitor Level

Portfolio Holder(s)

Cllr P Harris, Cllr R Street

Objectives

Nutley:-

–      To support the work of the ’Xtreme’ Group by helping with funding and facilitating where possible

–      To support the further development of youth facilities by helping with funding and facilitating where possible

Maresfield:-

–      To support the work of the ‘Pulse’ Group by helping with funding and facilitating where possible

–      To support the further development of youth facilities by helping with funding and facilitating where possible

Fairwarp:-

To seek volunteers and establish a group by helping with funding and facilitating where possible

Actions Required

Strategy Committee - to monitor developments and authorise action (with reference to Council, as appropriate)

Cllr R Street – To liaise with the Fairwarp Community Society and others, to revive the interest of parents and children in establishing a group

Target and Completion Date

An effective and evolving youth group established in each village by 31.03.2010

 

 

 

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