| The Key Findings from each section are listed below for consideration:
1. Village Profile
1.1 Stilton has a stable population, with 80% of respondents being resident
in Stilton for more than 6 years.
1.2 Residents consider location and village size to be the most
important things about Stilton.
2. Development and Housing
2.1 Insufficient publicity is given to planning applications that affect
the village.
2.2 The balance of housing is considered to be about right, with a large
emphasis on no major expansion of the village.
3. Traffic and Transport
3.1 Most respondents travel to work or place of study
by car.
3.2 Most respondents consider parking to be
a safety risk in Stilton, especially in Manor Road.
3.3 Speeding is regarded as an issue, with much support for
speed control measures.
4. Facilities and Leisure
4.1 Most people use village shops on a regular basis.
4.2 There is strong interest in Sports & Keep Fit classes, computing
classes, badminton, tennis, gardening, rambling and crafts.
4.3 62% of respondents do not partake in leisure activities because they
don't want to.
4.4 Facilities for the 11-24 year age group are regarded
by a majority of respondents as 'Poor'.
4.5 The church is regarded as an important historic building by
69% of respondents.
4.6 92% of respondents believe that Stilton needs a new community building.
5. Environment
5.1 Dog fouling and litter continue to be a concern to a large
number of people.
5.2 The maintenance of pavements and footpaths could be improved.
5.3 There was great interest in improving the centre of the village
with tree and flower planting, more seating and attractive paving.
5.4 Residents are keen to use re-cycling facilities.
6. Crime
6.1 Residents are most concerned about vandalism,
drug-taking and speeding.
6.2 Residents are least concerned about mugging and
drunkeness.
6.3 Almost two thirds of respondents felt that provision of activities
for young people, and a greater police presence,
would address their concerns.
7. Councils and Taxes
7.1 In both planning and spending matters the need for more and better publicity
from the respective councils is very apparent.
7.2 There is general satisfaction with the planning process in
Stilton.
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