Key Priorities as at October 2023
These are priorities identified to October 2023. These are still evolving so please have a look and let us know the things about our ward that you either:
A. Want to preserve - what do you like now and don't want to lose?
B. Want to change - what facilities do we have already that you think could be improved?
C. Want to have happen here in future - what do we need/want in the ward that we don't already have?
Housing & Development
1. Preservation of the existing green spaces within the ward and ensuring that the current green/agricultural land to south and west of ward not be considered for development in order to retain a separation area from the villages of East Farndon and Lubenham.
2. Consider alternative uses for development of the area of land between Farndale View, Rugby Close and the Farndon Fields estate. Possible alternative uses could be:
- Extension of AdamSmile footpath/cycleway to the end of Rugby Close and linkage to Farndon Fields estate.
- Making land available for self-build or community build projects, perhaps including single storey buildings
- Ensuring that any development includes environmentally friendly features such as solar panels, bike storage, electric car charging points etc.
- Consider using part of the land for environmental projects such as a wildlife area, wildflower area; community garden; etc. Such projects should preserve community access to this land
3. Seek the adoption of roads and sewers for all developments with more than five dwellings in a timely manner.
Environment
4. Identify and reduce flood risks within the ward.
5. Encourage measures & initiatives to increase biodiversity within the ward, including the planting of trees and hedges.
6.Increase access to open spaces in the ward while keeping then clean and safe for all to use.
Transport
7. Increase road safety throughout the ward by the reduction of traffic speeds and safety improvements in key locations.
8. Actively discourage pavement parking and advise road users to use common sense when faced with no other option.
9. Prioritise active travel to make cycling and walking the natural choices for short journeys and develop routes that are accessible to all, clearly signposted and which address the needs of vulnerable pedestrians and local people.
10. Maintain and improve the bus service within the ward.
Community & Social
11. Maintain and improve children's play areas in the ward.
12. Encourage the active and effective management of the two allotment sites in the ward.
13. Improving the physical environment of the ward and ensuring residents have access to essential facilities.
14. Increase awareness of community groups including groups catering for children, young people, elderly, those with special needs etc.
