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2015

RCC (Leics and Rutland)

March 2015

Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Development

Plan Summary of Youth Consultation

Results

Youth Consultation Results

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Summary of Youth Consultation Results

All (60) pupils within Years 1 & 2 (6-8 Years) classes at Bottesford CE Primary School were invited to take part in a short session looking at the things that they liked, disliked and would like to see improved within Bottesford Parish. The session took the form of a facilitated group discussion, with their collective key issues being recorded.

Group Discussion Likes: Things that participants like about Bottesford Parish which were raised within the short group discussion include:

The School

The Open Spaces

Lots of paths

The old and new buildings

The Church

The train station to get around

Shops

Coffee Shop

Everyone is friendly

Like the Spar and Co-op

The Rutland Arms for children

Little Jacks Farm

Baptist Church

Area around Church

Old Victorian houses

Park next to Skate Park is best

Parks and playgrounds

Wooden Trails and Monkey Bars on park behind Co-op

The village hall for discos

The equipment on park next to Skate Park

Chinese takeaway

Village Hall

Countryside

Hooper’s Close Play Area

Dislikes: Things that participants dislike about Bottesford Parish which were raised within the group discussion include:

Difficulty getting across road because of cars half parked on pavement near school

Can’t get buggy passed parked cars, near garage

Cars parked near Spar shop, difficulty crossing

Too much traffic

Getting lost

Litter and dog poo

Litter around the Spar shop, empty bottles and crisp packets

Litter and broken glass around the Skate Park

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No traffic lights

Litter underneath bushes – Riverside Close

Finding information on what is on and available

Homework

Flooding

Church yard is spooky

Broken gate to the Skate Park, cannot open it

Difficulty crossing High Street

ASDA is too far away

The Ford

Countryside is far away

Would like to mix with Ash class at break time

Ideas: Ideas that participants had about improving Bottesford Parish which were raised within the group discussion include:

Helter Skelter slide on park Climbing Wall Climbing frame in the shape of a castle Monkey Bars Outdoor Maze Zip Wire Lego Shop Mini Lego Land New Houses Sea Lion Centre Zebra crossing near Spar and the Skate Park Need better/clear signs for footpaths More dog poo bins – Barkestone Lane Somewhere to go Roller Skating

Soft Play Area Beach in Bottesford in the summer Basketball club Cinema Children’s Spa –Hot Tub/Jacuzzi Stepping Stones on Hooper’s Close Park Mini Skate Park next to teenage one More signs to keep us safe and so we don’t

get lost Public toilets Need a Lollipop Lady Reduce pollution Need more litter bins Little Jacks needs more things for 6 years and

over and bigger soft play area

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YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE

The RCC developed the following questionnaire with input from members of Bottesford Youth Council. Members of the Youth Council and all pupils within Year 3 & 4 / 5 & 6 (8-11Years) Classes at Bottesford CE Primary School and pupils aged 11-16 at Belvoir High School that resided within Bottesford Parish were invited to complete the Youth Questionnaire. The questionnaire asked about what they liked and disliked about living in Bottesford Parish followed by questions on traffic and transport, buildings, facilities, activities, communication and ideas to improve Bottesford Parish in the future.

Youth Questionnaire Results: A total of 221 young people completed the Youth Questionnaire, the results of which follow.

Gender of young people that participated:

Age range of young people that participated:

Length of time participants had lived within the parish:

Participants that like/dislike living within the parish:

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Likes and Dislikes

What do you LIKE about living in Bottesford Parish?

People Shops / Retail

Public Transport Sports Facilities

Youth Club Parks & Activity Areas

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What do you LIKE about living in Bottesford Parish? Continued

Place School

What do you DISLIKE about living in Bottesford Parish?

Traffic Crossing the Road

Crime Shops / Pubs / Retail

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What do you DISLIKE about living in Bottesford Parish? Continued

Dogs and Their Trainers Sports Facilities

Noise Public Transport

Litter Not Much to Do

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What do you DISLIKE about living in Bottesford Parish? Continued

Parks & Activity Areas Rurality

Skate Park

Traffic & Transport

Do you think that any of the following traffic issues are a particular problem in and around

Bottesford Parish? Speeding

111

Lack of safe places to cross roads

102

Badly parked cars and congestion

145

Number of cars and lorries

63

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Are there any other problems caused by traffic in Bottesford Parish?

Parking Volume / Speed of Traffic

Crossing the Road Black Spots

Do you face any problems travelling in and out of Bottesford Parish using any of the following methods of transport?

Yes No Do not use

Car 59 148 6 Bus 27 71 109 Train 12 102 85 Bicycle 35 121 44 Walking 55 133 16

If you do face problems, where are you trying to go?

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What would make it easier for you to travel around the area?

Zebra Crossing Lollypop Lady/Man

Traffic Lights Public Transport

Cycling Parking

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What would make it easier for you to travel around the area? Continued

Volume of Traffic Roads

Paths

Buildings

Would you like to remain living in Bottesford Parish when you are older?

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Why is this?

No:

Jobs / Career Travel & Explore

Dull

Yes: Family & Friends Positive Aspects of Bottesford

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Not Sure / Depends:

Housing Negative Aspects of Bottesford

Changes in Bottesford

If new houses are built in Bottesford Parish, which of the following do you think are most needed?

Houses suitable for young people wanting to leave home 91 Houses suitable for families 133 Houses suitable for older people 81

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Are there any other types of building that are needed in Bottesford Parish?

Housing Sports / Outdoor Activities

Youth Club Shops

Facilities & Services Entertainment

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Which of the following aspects of Bottesford Parish are most important to you?

Surrounding fields and countryside 89 Open spaces (e.g. Play Areas) 132 Historic buildings (e.g. Church) 36 Community buildings 51 Shops and businesses 120

Are there any other special buildings or areas in Bottesford Parish that are important to you?

Facilities

Are there enough facilities for young people in Bottesford Parish?

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What extra facilities would you use?

Facilities & Services Sports Facilities

Shops Parks & Outdoor Spaces

Youth Facilities

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How good are the Play Areas in Bottesford Parish?

What could be done to make them better?

Equipment for Teenagers Equipment for Children

Health & Safety Size

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What could be done to make them better? Continued

Equipment Something for All

Activities

Are there enough events / activities on in Bottesford Parish that you enjoy?

Are there any extra activities that you would take part in if available?

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Where participants most often find out what is going on in and around the parish:

Bottesford Parish in the Future

Are there any things that could be done to improve Bottesford Parish in the future? Transport & Highways Facilities & Services

Shops Community Life / Events

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Sports & Leisure Youth Club

Parks & Open Spaces Skate Board Park

Housing / Buildings Recreation / Activities