Parish plan
EWYAS HAROLD GROUP PARISH PLAN With Dulas, Llancillo and Rowlestone
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS
This Parish Plan is a "living document". It will change as tasks are completed and new priorities are set.
|
||
Last updated: 29th Sept 05 |
||
| Introduction | ||
| History | 1 | Support is recommended for the Ewyas Harold Castle Archaeology Group bid for funding to research the site of the oldest Norman castle in England. |
| Built Environment Planning | 2 | Updates the Ewyas Harold Design Statement (2003) recommendations to preserve and enhance the architecture and visual character of the village. |
| Unitary Development | 3 | Description of the Unitary Development Plan (UDP); how it affects Ewyas Harold and details of appeal against “area liable to flood” designation. |
| Business | 4 | Looks at the promotion of Ewyas Harold as a business location and highlights some of the issues preventing its development. |
| Transport | 5 | Analyses transport problems and highlights impact on every aspect of community life. Suggests action at local level. |
| Highways | 6 | A range of issues: increasing volume of traffic, narrow rural roads, lack of continuous footpaths and cycle ways, inadequate signage and the need for more parking facilities. Predominant concerns are related to safety on the A465 trunk road. |
| Environment | 7 | Covers issues of wildlife protection, recycling and strategic tree planting. Includes the issue of flooding by the Dulas Brook and associated control responsibilities. Concerns about public access to Ewyas Harold Common. |
| Flooding and drainage | 8 | The reasons for flooding are analysed and recommendations suggested. |
| Sustainability | 9 | Local water supplies from St. Martin’s Well, recycling facilities, local environmental planning and action, road use, cycle paths and environmental education are discussed. |
| Lifelong learning | 10 | Confirms interest in local adult learning opportunities and looks at how it can be developed at various venues in Ewyas Harold. |
| Childcare | 11 | Records diverse childcare requirements based on response from the Questionnaire. Schedules recommendations to satisfy the issues raised. |
| Youth and recreation | 12 | The majority of respondents recognized acute lack of leisure provision for young people. Local groups are listed and the development of facilities is examined. |
| Memorial Hall | 13 | A central feature of village life, there is concern for the financial viability of the Memorial Hall and its ability to modernise to meet the needs of the 21st century. Upgrading facilities both inside the hall and in the grounds would lead to greater use and thus increase revenue. |
| Recreation Ground | 14 | The Recreation Ground is a priceless asset to the village. Requests to increase facilities are reviewed and the problem of limited space is highlighted. The problem of vandalism is also considered. |
| Law and Order | 15 | The report includes suggestions for the increase in effectiveness of local policing and role of Neighbourhood Watch. |
Acknowledgements |
We should like to thank the many people who have assisted over the last two years in the preparation of this document. |
|
| Appendices and supporting documents available | Design Statement 2002 containing:
Field names Wildlife checklist Population data Census Report from the Youth Project2004 Report from the Summer Fayre Report from the Business Meeting2005 Report from the Questionnaire 2005 |
|
Click the links below to read full details of Parish Plans:
Ewyas Harold MAIN PLAN - RELEVENT TO ALL FOUR PARISHES
Dulas rural parish
Rowlestone rural parish
Llancillo (incomplete
WHAT IS A PARISH PLAN?
The Parish Plan is a blueprint for the future of the local community. It is based on a detailed survey of the needs of the parishes and the opinions of the residents. It draws up a list of objectives with an action plan and timetable to enable them to be achieved.
When it is formally adopted, the Parish Plan acts as a policy guideline for the Group Parish Council and Herefordshire Council. It can be used as a reference document for other agencies that may be concerned with developing services or providing support to local groups.
The Parish Plan supports community initiatives at local level. By providing impartial assessment of need, it will assist groups to tap into funding for community projects. Grant aid is normally only given to groups who can demonstrate the viability of their scheme and involvement in a Parish Plan is often a requirement for grant application.
WHO WILL USE THE PARISH PLAN?
The Parish Plan will provide a framework for action at local level and will inform decision-makers at county level by providing well-researched information and opinion.
It will be updated regularly and will be accessible on our website www.ewyasharoldgpc.org.uk
It will be used by:
- The Parish Council – as a blueprint for action.
- Statutory bodies and public authorities – for information.
- Planners and developers – for guidance.
- Local community groups – as evidence to obtain the grants they need.
WHO HAS PREPARED THIS PARISH PLAN AND HOW?
At the suggestion of the Group Parish Council, a working party of Parish Councillors and local residents formed the Ewyas Harold Parish Plan Group in 2003. A grant was provided by the Countryside Agency to cover the cost of meetings and publications.
The Parish Plan Group included: Liz Overstall, Isabelle Devereaux, Lloyd Rickards,
Jane and Ian Matheson, Graham Sprackling, Mary Williams, Helen Waites, Paul Sheen, Jean Addis, Ann Bradley, Pam Haywood, Stella Phillips.
We are grateful to all the residents who attended out meetings and supported us throughout the two-year development of this Parish Plan.
PUBLIC EVENTS HAVE BEEN HELD TO INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY AND TO OBTAIN OPINION
A465 Road Meeting (27th February 2004) with Paul Keetch MP, the Police, the Highways Agency, and Herefordshire Council to discuss road safety issues on the A465.
A series of 16 meetings at the Baptist Chapel, Ewyas Harold and The Barn, Dulas between 2003 and April 2005..
A stall at the Summer Fair July 2004
Cheese and Wine information gathering party in Rowlestone (21st April 2004)
Cheese and Wine information gathering party in Dulas (20th May 2004)
Happy Hour for business people at the Temple Bar Ewyas Harold (19th January 2005)
Questionnaire presentation (9th March 2005) in Ewyas Harold
A detailed questionnaire was sent to every household in the four parishes to obtain opinion on key issues. A response of 41% confirmed support for the Parish Plan and provided a framework for the final draft. The results of the Questionnaire were presented at a public meeting on 9th March 2005 at the Memorial Hall. This meeting was attended by representatives from the Police (to discuss Law and Order) and the Memorial Hall Committee (to discuss suggestions and complaints).
What happens next? The draft Parish Plan will be circulated as widely as possible before being submitted for adoption to the GPC and Herefordshire Council. A limited number of copies will then be printed. The Parish Plan is a Living Document and will change over time. The definitive Parish Plan will always be available on this website.
How to make your contribution
We welcome criticism as well as positive suggestions. Please help us by taking time to read the drafts on this website. You make suggestions about the Parish Plan by email or by writing a note and dropping it in the Suggestions Box in Ewyas Harold Post Office.
A Parish plan is a “vision” of how we want our village to develop. It is an official document with power to influence local government as well as the many other organizations which affect the lives of rural people. The Parish Plan will identify everything that is most important about living in Ewyas Harold. It will cover everything from employment to health, from housing and playgrounds to the protection of hedges and trees.
The Parish Plan will
- Reflect the views of the whole village.
- Identify local problems and opportunities.
- Describe the most highly valued village features.
- Spell out how local people want the village to develop.
- Prepare a plan of action to achieve this vision.
What difference will it make?
The Group Parish Council will take immediate action on any small feasible projects within its budget. This has already started to happen.
- Residents are worried about the A465 turning and the speed of vehicles in the village. We have liased with Paul Keetch MP, Herefordshire Council, the Highways Authority and the Police. Some improvements have been made. We have formed a working party to monitor the situation and press for a better deal for pedestrians and Rowlstone residents.
- Rowlestone asked for “Heritage” signposting to the church from the A465. They are on their way. We are waiting for delivery of the new signs now.
- Rowlestone wants cleaner roads. The GPC will providing road cleaning for the centre of the village and the council is consulting with HC on enforcement measures to keep roads clear of excessive mud.
- Llancillo wants sign posts.
Bigger projects: Ewyas Harold wants better sports facilities and the GPC will actively assist any group (such as a tennis club) that comes forward with a reasonable management proposal.
The Parish Plan is the first step in achieving real improvements in the village. There’s grant money available for all sorts of community projects – perhaps more than ever before – but it’s hard to get hold of unless you can prove there’s a real need. You have got to prove that the project is really wanted and that it is sustainable. Grant-giving bodies always ask "Is your project in the Parish Plan?" If it is included - your point is made.
The job of the Parish Plan is to identify the things that Ewyas Harold needs and to assist village groups to get the help and funding to make the dream a reality.