tintagel parish plan

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TINTAGEL

PARISH

PLANSEPTEMBER 2009


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This Parish Plan has been supported by Defra funding,

through the Local Area Agreement process.

Local Area Agreement

Funding and support also provided by North Cornwall

District Council and Tintagel Parish Council.

Support from Cornwall Rural Community Council

CONTENTS

The Parish of Tintagel 1

Background to the Parish Plan 4

The Parish Plan Process 5Summary of results and Action Plan

About your Household 6

Housing 7

The Community 8

Health and Social Services 12

Recreation and Leisure 14

Road Safety 16

Tourism and Business 18

Communication 20

Environment 22Transport 24

Crime & Disorder 25

Green Issues 26

Youth Survey 27

Towards the Future 28

The next steps 30

Acknowledgements 30

Already Achieved 31

If you wish to make any enquiries in connection with the Parish Plan

you should contact:-

Mrs. S.J. Moth, Clerk to Tintagel Parish Council,

Lincoln House, Treven, Tintagel PL34 0DT

Tel. 01840 770022

Email: [email protected]


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The Parish of Tintagel

The coastal village of Tintagel has a unique atmosphere. Its attraction lies in its ability to cater for all tastes and interests and in its ability to

change with the times.

The famous headland with its mysterious ruins has for centuries been cited as the stronghold of the ancient Kings of Cornwall and the

legendary birthplace of King Arthur. The effect of the legends has shaped and sustained the village and provided the continuity of interest

through the ages.

Today the village has embraced quality, providing facilities and businesses of the highest standard in

order to meet 21st

century expectations for knowledge, experience and distinction. Once reliant on

Arthur the village now presents its many other qualities, the cliff top walks, stunning coastal scenery,

wonderfully varied wildlife, shops, restaurants and pubs are of the highest standard. Tintagel is a place

worth visiting even if you had never heard of King Arthur; and it stands in comparison with other

coastal jewels such as Padstow, Port Isaac and Boscastle.

A little History of Tintagel Parish

The origin of the name probably comes from "Dindagell" a Cornish word meaning "fort on the

constriction" referring to the fort or castle on the headland. Tintagel was the name of the whole parish, the village being known as Trevena until

the Victorian period and was one of a number of small hamlets, Trenale, Tregatta, Treknow, Trewarmett and Trelake being some others. ("Tre"

is a Cornish word meaning settlement or farmstead).

The parish was inhabited during the Iron Age with the remnants of an enclosure to be seen at Willapark. The Roman period didn't leave muchof a legacy other than a couple of milestones as evidence of their occupation, one such is kept at St Materiana's, the hauntingly beautiful church

perched on the cliff tops above the village. The Dark Ages saw the island occupied possibly by the likes of the Cornish King Mark and his kin.

Perhaps it was from here that he sent Tristan to Ireland to bring back his betrothed, Isolde.


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The Normans built a castle at Bossiney whilst in the Middle Ages Earl Richard eschewed that site in favour of the Island where he built his great

castle folly, a homage to the Cornish kings.

In late medieval times Bossiney became a borough, able to be represented at parliament; Sir Francis Drake once performed that duty. In the

1830s Bossiney returned 2 MPs there being only 10 voters and it became a catalyst for the 1832 Reform Bill that abolished these "Rotten

Boroughs".

Trade

Farming has been the mainstay of the population's working life through the ages. But intermittently other activities flourished, albeit briefly.

Slate was a valuable commodity, providing building stone and roofing for local buildings as well as being exported far and wide. The legacy of

this industry scars the cliffs adding drama to what is already magnificent scenery.

During the 18th

and 19th

century mining took hold in Cornwall encouraging prospecting throughout the length and breadth of the county. In

Tintagel mines opened up under the castle seeking silver and lead. As you walk the street of Tintagel tread lightly as below lie the remnant of

adits driven deep in search of manganese.

From the harbour fishing boats plied their trade on the dangerous waters of the north Cornish coast. Vessels would beach at Tintagel Haven,

loading and unloading goods for sale and export to ports along the Bristol Channel. It is known that smuggling was rife along this notorious

coast, and many wrecks furnished local households with opportune goods washed up in

the aftermath.

But tourism is what has underpinned the local economy for a hundred years or more and

has left its mark on the village. The great King Arthur's Castle Hotel was built overlooking

Tintagel Island in 1898 in anticipation of a railway coming to the village. Edwardian style

facades on buildings along Fore Street hide or replace earlier more vernacular dwellings

typified by the famous National Trust owned Tintagel Post Office.


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Regeneration

It is this trade, declining in the late 20th

century, which inspired the village to embrace regeneration, enabling a substantial investment of over

4 million to be spent on upgrading the village infrastructure during 2003 and 2004. To attract modern visitors the village needed to smarten

itself up, throw off the "tatty" moniker once attributed to it in sections of the travel press. Today the village has certainly done this. The

recently refurbished Tintagel Visitor Centre, located along Bossiney Road, provides the visitor with a menu of activities to undertake whilst inthe parish and displays its rich history in a most accessible and enjoyable way. As you stroll down the newly laid granite pavements and look at

the clear blue sky overhead, you have no fear of traffic and nor is your view interrupted by what was once a cat's cradle of overhead wires. Nor

is your vista down the street and out to the church chequered by cars parked willy-nilly along the kerbsides.

You can while away some time sitting on new seats in peaceful Trevena Square, once a busy bus station. Your trip to the castle no longer requires

dodging the dusty castle traffic as there is a new footway provided. Once near the castle a trip to the

English Heritage centre provides a fascinating experience with new audio visual interpretation. And you can

now explore the beach and the famous Merlin's Cave, impossible before the scheme as the access steps

had been destroyed by storms.

On your return to the village the vibrancy of the street is enhanced by the modern restaurants and shops selling

locally sourced food, arts, crafts and designer clothing. New businesses have developed on the back of the

village's facelift adding to the ambience and quality the village is now proud to portray.

Community

But don't be fooled into thinking that this is just a tourist village. It has a dynamic and enthusiastic

community at its heart. One that has had the foresight and tenacity to recognise the need and make the changes

necessary for the village to contribute to this very special part of Cornwall. It is a community, led by the Parish

Council and abetted by numerous local organisations, that will ensue that its heritage is maintained, understoodand treasured by all who live in or visit the village now and in the future.


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Background to the Parish Plan

Parish Plans were first introduced through the Countryside Agencys Parish Plan grant scheme, part of the Vital Villages

Initiative. The grant programme provides access to funding to help Parish Councils carry out community consultation, to

gauge the views of residents on how the Parish should develop or change (if at all) over a 5 10 year period.

What is Tintagel Parish Plan?

Tintagel Parish Plan brings together information from the community consultation as well as agencies and local organisations

in a realistic and feasible action plan. During the consultation process a range of views and ideas were raised, from small

Parish improvements to larger-scale projects. The Parish Plan is essentially a tool for change and a statement of the local

communitys feelings and requirements. It is a key way of communicating local requirements to Cornwall Council and other

agencies in order to gain funding for local initiatives.

Reasons for Tintagel Parish undertaking a Plan

To provide a strategy for the Parish of Tintagel Producing a Parish Plan means the community can focus on what needs to be achieved, how it canbe achieved and when. Parish Plans also feed to Cornwall Council which will help voice the needs and concerns of the Parish.

To highlight issues the Parish Plan is an opportunity to get issues within the parish recognised locally and by the relevant organisations and localauthorities.

To influence policies Having a Parish Plan can help influence policies and strategies. To attract funding most funders for community projects now require applicants to provide evidence of need. A Parish Plan is an excellent way to

prove demand for a whole range of projects.

To involve the community The Parish Plan process ensures that all residents have a chance to have their say. To record what is good The Parish Plan aims to record what is good, as well as what is not so good about the parish. The Plan is not just about

change but also protecting what the Parish already has to offer.

To work together - Parish plans offer an ideal opportunity for individuals and groups within the Parish, to work together using the skills andresources available and looking at ways of solving common problems in the local area.

To kick-start action through undertaking a Parish Plan, it is hoped that local people will become interested in local issues, that actions will bedrawn up and that it will be a starting point to develop projects and improve the Parish for the community as a whole.


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The Parish Plan Process

In October 2006,

Tintagel Parish

Council held a public

meeting to gauge

local interest to

produce a Parish

Plan.

A Steering Group

was formed

comprising parish

councillors and local

residents. All

volunteered their

free time to help.

Funding applications

to Cornwall Rural

Community Council,

North Cornwall

District Council and

Tintagel Parish

Council were

successful.

Following many

group sessions by a

small but dedicated

Steering Group, a

questionnaire was

produced to capture

the feelings and

aspirations of the

Parish community.

The questionnaire

was hand delivered

to 1019 households

in the Parish of

Tintagel in October

2007.

By February 2008, 331

questionnaires were

completed andreturned, representing

a response rate of

32%. Cornwall

Rural Community

Council considered

this to be a reasonable

response rate .

Tintagel Parish Plan

document published

and distributed to

funding bodies in

September 2009.

The information

provided by the

returnedquestionnaires was

analysed and a

comprehensive

appraisal document

was produced.

The Steering Group

sent a newsletter in

February 2009 to keepparishioners informed.

It summarised the

appraisal results and

invited comments

prior to the

production of the

Draft Parish Plan.

The Draft Parish

Plan was completed

in June 2009 andcopies were

distributed to the

funding bodies and

partners for

consultation and

final amendments.

The Draft Parish

Plan document was

finalised and sent toprinters in August

2009.

Tintagel Parish

Council acceptedresponsibility for

implementing the

Parish Plan

recommendations

in September 2009.

Tintagel Parish

Plan documentprinted and

distributed to all

households in the

Parish in

September 2009.


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ABOUT YOUR HOUSEHOLD

Of the 331 questionnaires returned, 313 answered that the Parish is their permanent residence and 138 of those had lived in the Parish for over 20 years.

The reasons why people chose to live in the Parish were almost equally that they were either born in the parish, came here to work, came to live with or

near relatives, or retired here. People came here to live for the clean air, the beautiful scenery and to be close to the sea. The majority of respondents are

on the Electoral Roll.

Generally respondents appear content to live in the Parish and with the level of services and facilities available. The main reasons given for living in the area

were that it is simply a peaceful and beautiful environment in which to live. A wide range of issues was covered in the questionnaire with a separate set of

questions provided with the questionnaire for children and teenagers to complete.

0

50

100

150

0 - 2 years

2 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

11 - 20 years

Over 20 years

No response

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50

100

150

0 -18

years

19 - 30

years

31 -59

years

60 -74

years

75 years

+

Male

Female

Please tell us how many males and females and their ages live in your householdPlease tell us how long your family has lived in the Parish

Quotes from parishioners

Love the area clean air, beautiful scenery and close to the sea

I fell in love with Tintagel. Each time I came to visit I found it harder to go away so I

simply stopped going away

Grew up and work hereScenery, serenity, sea and beaches


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HOUSING

The majority (86%) of respondents to the questionnaire were owner-occupiers with

12% living in rented accommodation. 90% of respondents noted that there wasnt

anyone living with them looking for alternative accommodation in the parish.

However, when asked if more housing development was needed in the parish 40%

answered no and 39% answered yes, adding that affordable housing for young,

local people was needed. It was also felt there were too many holiday homes and

holiday lets. The lack of affordable housing poses a great threat to rural

communities all over the country. Most youngsters cannot afford to buy a house,

even at discounted amounts being suggested by affordable housing developers.

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Provision of Affordable housing

Identify how many affordable homes are required in the Parish over thenext 5 years.

Identify possible land areas that could be developed for new housing. Work with the new Cornwall Council Community Network Manager to

agree a plan of action.

Investigate possibility of a Tintagel Parish housing register.

PARTNERS

Cornwall Council


I do worry that immigrants like me are forcing housing prices out of the reach

of those on local salaries

Affordable housing for the local young people

Lots of houses in parish not being lived inthis seems a waste

We dont need any more houses its a village so leave it that way

If so many houses were not holiday lets (owned by locals incidentally) there

would be property for locals to buy

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50

100

150

200

250

300

What is the best description of the

dwelling you live in?

Owner/Occupied

Rented

Holiday Home

Guest house

House comes with job

Part mortgage/part

rent

Rented andTemporary

accommodation


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THE COMMUNITY

SOCIAL HALLS

203 respondents felt that the needs of the Parish were met with the available Social Halls and Meeting Places, see below. However, 124 felt that the social

hall facilities need improving, with 104 people passing on this question and 93 feeling that no improvements were necessary, see below. The improvements

deemed necessary were renovation to the toilets and provision of a disabled toilet, improvements to the acoustics and a general facelift.

Are the needs of the Parish met by Social Halls and Meeting Places? Do the existing social hall facilities need improving?

TINTAGEL SOCIAL HALLThe Social Hall needs disabled toilet and

general maintenance

Social Hall meets the needs of parish


Old School Room needs urgent attention. Very

central and could be of very great value as it was in

the past

Bigger better equipped Social Hall. We need aplace for teenagers to meet

More should be done about St. Materianas Church

Hall. Its in the middle of the village and is at the

moment unusable

0

50

100

150

Yes

Pass

No

Don't know

No response

The majority of people felt the existing social

halls and meeting places meet the needs of

the Parish.

Tintagel Social Hall is run by a Management

Committee under the auspices of the ParishCouncil. Repairs and/or improvements are

carried out within financial constraints and

funding for any major works would need to

be requested from Cornwall Council via the

Parish Precept.


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Some respondents felt the Old School Rooms

should be renovated and brought back into use.

The building is ideally situated in the heart of

Tintagel village close to parking and shopping

facilities. It could provide the necessary

meeting space for local clubs and activity groupsof all ages. It is also large enough to provide a

well equipped youth centre.

Although Treknow Village Hall was not

mentioned many times in responses to the

questionnaire it does warrant a mention in the

Parish Plan as it is felt the Hall is an important

community meeting place. The Hall Committee

would like to carry out major improvementworks to the toilets and kitchen facilities if and

when funds permit.

PUBLIC CONVENIENCES

79% of respondents felt the public toilets in the

parish met their needs. Less than 0.5% felt they

did not. 15% of respondents either passed or did

not answer this question. Issues raised included

that the public toilets in Trevena Square should be

open for longer during the summer months and

that along with the conveniences at Trebarwith

Strand needed more regular cleaning.

TREKNOW VILLAGE HALLTreknow Village Hall needs funding

AIMS AND ACTIONS:-

Improve facilities at Tintagel Social Hall

Renovation of toilets/provision of Disabled facilities Internal redecoration and replacement ceiling

Renovation of the Old School Room Explore possibilities of joint project between

Tintagel Parish Council and Parochial Church Council

Develop plans for how the refurbished buildingcould be designed and used

Liaise with local clubs and activity groups Investigate grant funding Obtain quotes for work required

Renovation of Treknow Social Hall

Grant funding/renovation plans Improved parking Obtain quotes for work required

Improved public conveniences

More efficient cleaning and longer opening hours ofPublic Conveniences at Trebarwith Strand and

Trevena Square

PARTNERS:-

Tintagel Parish Council

Tintagel Social Hall Management Committee

Tintagel Parochial Church Council

Treknow Village Hall Committee

Cornwall Council

Cornwall Rural Community Council

THE OLD SCHOOL ROOMNeeds urgent attention


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LOCAL SERVICES

LIBRARY SERVICES

37% of parishioners felt the

mobile library met their needs.

47% of people passed on this

question. 10% of people said

that it did not meet their needs.

ADULT EDUCATION

48% of people did not answer

the question about Adult

Education. 29% of parishioners

felt the Adult Education Service

met their needs with only 16%

saying it did not, due to lack of

variety of classes and that

classes had become too

formal with exams.

PUBLIC SERVICES

65% of respondents said they

had never had cause to use the

Fire Service. 18% answered that

the service provided was good.

DOG WARDEN

In the Environment section of

this document, 66% of residents

raised dog fouling as a problem.

The Dog Warden Service is rated

as poor due to very infrequent

visits to the Parish.

SCHOOL

35% of respondents said that

the school met their needs.

However, 54% of respondents

passed on this question.

Do these public services meet the needs of your household? What are the views of your household on the standard of the above services in our Parish?

0

50

100150

200

250

Good Average Poor Never

used

No

response

Police

Fire Service

Traffic Warden

Dog Warden


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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The majority of people knew how to contact the District

and County Councillors. A list of Parish Councillors is

provided on the Tintagelweb website. Most people will

be aware that as from 1.4.09 North Cornwall DistrictCouncil ceased to exist and all duties previously carried

out by the District Council now come under the auspices

of the Cornwall Council. A good information booklet on

Cornwall Council and its services was included with all

Council Tax demands received in March 2009 and

comprehensive information on all services is available at

www.cornwall.gov.uk.

BANKING

Many people felt that their banking needs were not met in Tintagel.Improvements required to hours of attendance of mobile bank.

50% of respondents felt the mobile bank did not meet the needs of

their household and 46 people took the time to make a particular

comment on the lack of a permanent bank in the village and that

the hours of the one mobile bank which visited the village were

inadequate.

FIRST RESPONDERS AND CORNWALL AIR AMBULANCE

Parishioners praised the excellent service provided by the

First Responders and the Air Ambulance. The majority ofpeople knew there was a regular quiz night for the First

Responders and that participation in the Air Ambulance fund

raising lottery could be carried out at the Post Office. The

First Responders Group is actively seeking new volunteers.

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Publicise/provide information on the services of new

Cornwall Council

Ensure new contact details for all servicesImproved banking facilities

Additional hours for mobile bank Other banks to provide mobile services Re-introduction of permanent bank Increase awareness of services available at Post

Office

Increased services of Community Traffic Warden

Liaise with Cornwall Council as to attendance ofTraffic Warden

Liaise with Adult Education Service

More variety of classes locally Less formalised classes (i.e. no exams)

Encourage and communicate book swap groups

Liaise with new Local Area Network Managers

PARTNERS:-

Cornwall Council

TPC to make further contact with Banks and Post Office

Adult Education Service

Quotes from Parishioners:-

Village does not need traffic warden Need to see the Police more

First responders and ambulance very good

Shoppers still parking on double yellow lines

Residents have good parking facilities

The Post Office is a must


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HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Parishioners feel that the main hospitals i.e. Derriford and Treliske, are too far away to provide cover to the parish and ambulance cover was also

acknowledged as a problem. There is concern about the lack of an NHS dentist in the parish with 35% of respondents having difficulty obtaining the services

of an NHS Dentist.

Doctor 85% of people did not have a problem accessing the services of the local doctors and feel that theTintagel Medical Centre is excellent.

Tintagel Medical Centre is excellent

Do you have problems obtaining help from these services?

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50

100

150

200

250

300

D octo r Denti st NHS Direc t C hir opo dist Dist ric t Nurse Home Help So cial

Services

Serco Out of

Hours Doctor

Ambulance Hospital

Never needed

Yes

No

Pass

No response

Sometimes


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Dentist the provision of dentists in the area, in particular the lack of an NHS Dentist

locally, was the issue that raised most concern in the comments of respondents, with 35%

of respondents stating that they had trouble accessing dental services.

Chiropodist 68% of respondents either did not have trouble accessing the services of a

chiropodist or did not need the service. 19% of respondents passed on this question. 25people did state that they did have trouble accessing this service and comments were

made that this service should be available for all at, possibly, Oadby House.

District Nurse 73% of respondents did not need or did not have a problem accessing this

service with only 5 people saying that they had had a problem accessing this service. 2%

passed or gave no response to this question.

Home Help 60% of parishioners answered that they did not need nor had no problem

with this service with only 5 people saying that they had had a problem accessing this

service. 37% of respondents passed or gave no response to this question.

Serco Out of Hours Doctor 31 people stated they had a problem accessing this service,

however, 59% of respondents either never needed or did not have a problem with the

service with 24% not responding or passing on this question.

Ambulance 76% of respondents did not have a problem or had never needed to use this

service. 19% of people passed or gave no response to this question. 9 people answered

that they had had a problem with the ambulance service in the area.

Hospital 70% of parishioners did not have a problem with the hospital service. 32 people

had had a problem with the hospital service and 14% of people passed or gave no response

to this question.

Social Services 66% of people did not have a problem with accessing the Social Services

Department and 28% either passed or gave no response to this question. 8 people did have

a problem accessing this service.

Quotes from parishioners:-

No NHS Dentist

Could the chiropodist be available at maybe OadbyHouse for everyonenot just special cases

Not sure what NHS Direct is

First Responder service excellent

Need buses that go direct to the main hospitals

GP surgery very good

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Provision of NHS Dental services

Contact local dental surgeries to present resultsand seek their help

Lobby Primary Care TrustLiaise with local Doctors

Present results to local GPs and seek their viewson how improvements may be achieved

Chiropodist

Lobby Primary Care Trust for improved servicesfor all

Serco

Improved out of hours telephone contact anddoctor services

Transport to main hospitals

See Transport sectionPARTNERS

Local Dental surgeries

Local Doctors surgeries

Primary Care Trust

Cornwall Council

Serco

LINk Cornwall


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RECREATION AND LEISURE

There is a wide range of social activities within the parish that take place on a regular basis. The Tintagel Social Hall, Treknow Village Hall and WI Hall

together with the Playing Fields contribute to the sense of community. They provide venues for community-wide activities such as Parish meetings and

social events, delivery of services such as voting, private functions and a range of interest groups such as football, cricket, tennis, choir, gardening, art,

yoga, bowls, etc. This is vital in a rural area, where leisure facilities such as the District Council Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool are 6 miles away and thenearest cinema is 15 miles away. Respondents also noted that they use the local pubs and restaurants for leisure including darts, pool, snooker, quiz nights

etc. Many parishioners also made a point to note that they use the great outdoors i.e. public footpaths, coastal walks and beaches for their leisure time.

With regard to our local footpaths, it should

be noted that although funding received

from Cornwall Council by the Parish Council

has been greatly reduced over the years,

the Parish Council has strived very hard to

continue maintaining them to a high

standard.

The privilege of being able to walk throughthe natural countryside and along the coast

path is very precious to local people and

attracts many visitors who contribute to our

local economy.

How often do you and your family use the above recreation facilities?

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20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

N ever S eldo m M onth ly Weekl y No respo nse Mor e th an

once a week

Memorial Playing Fields

Camelford Sports Centre

Tintagel Social Hall

Treknow Social Hall

The local footpaths

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The Memorial Playing Fields Association has

worked hard over the past years to improve site

facilities. 28% of respondents felt the existing

public facilities need improving, however, 47% of

respondents, some of whom say they are too old

for sports, passed on this question. The majorityof people who felt improvements are needed

were referring to the childrens play area which

has recently been greatly improved with more

play/exercise equipment and a safe area for the

younger ones. The changes have been very well

received by all ages. Young families have a more

exciting play area to enjoy. It is also used by the

Play Ranger Scheme and other more mature

activity groups are using the new structures for

regular exercise routines. It has also been

suggested that a picnic garden adjacent to thechildrens play area would create a nice family

facility. Parishioners were asked how often

they/their family used the local recreation facilities. The majority of people who

answered never to the various locations said they had no reason to go there or did not

attend because of their age.

39% of respondents felt that the young people of the parish are not catered for,

however, 44% passed on this question. It is felt that more facilities for teenagers are

required including a skatepark (work has commenced since the questionnaire was

produced), basketball nets etc. 7% of respondents suggested a youth club type facility

is required.

There appears to be an increasing demand for allotments for growing vegetables.

Tintagel Parish Council is already aware of this and has started to make enquiries with

local land owners. Any notable progress will be communicated via the Parish notice

boards.

AIMS AND ACTIONS

To ensure existing recreation facilities are maintainedand improved.

Impress on Cornwall Council the importance of fundingfor footpaths for locals and tourism.

To consider the proposal for a picnic garden adjacent tothe childrens play area to create an attractive family

area.

To ensure the childrens play area is well maintained. Investigate short/medium term possibilities for

enhancing sports facilities at the Memorial Playing

Fields.

Investigate possible land available for allotments andcommunicate results

Investigate the viability of providing a youth club forlocal teenagers.

PARTNERS

SITA


Rotary Club

Cornwall Council/Youth Cornwall

Tintagel Memorial Playing Fields Association


Refurbishment of the Social Hall in Tintagel. A replacement

facility for the recently closed Country Club and an outdoor

bowling club for locals

Social venue for family activities. Cinema, swimming, social

outings or venues for family use

Perhaps a meeting place other than pubs which could double

as a focal point for the arts as well as a Community Centre

Communal areas with nice planted pots or trees

A place and clubs for youngsters and old age pensioners


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ROAD SAFETY

ROAD SAFETY - VEHICLES

As can be seen from the chart above, 68% of respondents felt there are

dangerous spots on the roads/lanes within the Parish. The locations

listed are too numerous to mention in this report. However, particular

problems were noted as being at Penpethy/Sanding Road, Trewarmett,

Fosters Lane, Bossiney junction and Bossiney Road. It is hoped that some

of the issues raised with the road through Trewarmett may be alleviated

by the provision of parking to the rear of the Trewarmett Inn. Works are

also ongoing (March 2009) to repair the hedges in Penpethy. However, it

is disappointing to note that after

such an extended road closure, no

widening of the road took place.

Many respondents also commented

on the stretches of road along the

B3263 coming in from Camelford, i.e.

Tregatta Corner, Treven and parking

near the school.

ROAD SAFETY PEDESTRIANS

51% of respondents felt there were places in the parish where it is

dangerous for pedestrians to walk, with 25% of respondents feeling that

the roads in the parish were safe for pedestrians. There were numerous

dangerous spots mentioned but the most noted are the lack of a

pavement through Bossiney, safety on Bossiney Road, especially where

the pavement ends opposite the Catholic Church and pedestrians have to

cross to use the pavement on the

other side of the road. Also

frequently noted were safety in

Fosters Lane, Trewarmett and the

road from Trewarmett to Tintagel,

most of which has no pavement.


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CAR PARKING ISSUES

Generally, car parking in the parish is well catered

for at private properties, in the tourist areas and

for parishioners with the Permit system for use of

the car park at Trevena Square and the allocatedspaces in the Visitor Centre Car Park. The most

common issue mentioned was when local permit

holders park in Fore Street , either on or off the

double yellow lines, when they could be using the

car park provided for them at Trevena Square.

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

45% of respondents felt there should be access restrictions for coaches and other large

vehicles, particularly in the peak tourist season. However, 29% felt there should not be

restrictions as they are aware that coaches, tourists and delivery vehicles are vital to theparish and its economy. 25% people either passed or gave no response to this question.

A lot of respondents felt that the parking of coaches should be restricted to the Visitor

Centre car park in order to avoid problems in Fore Street when delivery vehicles are

present.

59% of respondents felt more signs are needed

in the Parish to help prevent large vehicles

getting stuck down narrow lanes, a problem

caused by the more general use of satellite

navigation. Only 14% of people felt such signs

were not necessary with 26% passing or giving

no response to this question. There wereseveral locations suggested for such signs with it

considered that signs were most needed at

either end of Bowithick Hill, Black Hill, Trenale

Lane, Treknow and Halgabron.

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Improve safety for cars and pedestrians

Speed restrictions liaise with Cornwall Council andlocal Police regarding speed restrictions and traffic

calming measures

Work with Cornwall Council re: need for improvedand additional pavements at Bossiney and other

locations

Traffic calming measures near the primary school Make local member aware of results of questionnaire

and establish if there is any financial assistance or

support available

Stop large vehicles causing congestion in narrowroads

Control of unauthorised parking at Trebarwith StrandImprove signage/access restriction

Provision of more unsuitable for large vehicles signsPARTNERS

Cornwall Council/Highways

Devon and Cornwall Police

Tintagel Parish Council/Cornwall Councillor


We have adequate parking

Cars persistently park on the main street of Tintagel in spite

of plenty ofcar park spaces

Considering the huge number of cars visiting at holiday

times, I think the car parking is superb and plenty of space for

everyonewell done

I think the Tintagel car park permit is a fantastic idea

Treknow desperately needs a car park

Controlled parking at Trebarwith Strand is not controlled

There are no road hazards if you drive with care


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TOURISM AND BUSINESS

TOURISM

There were dozens ofsuggestions as to how and why

the Parish could be made more

attractive to visitors i.e. shops to

open for a longer season, longer

opening hours for attractions,

and more quality services.

However, there were also

numerous suggestions as to why

the Parish should not be made

more attractive to visitors.

Despite the latter comment,there is no doubt that many

people and businesses in the Parish depend on tourism for their livelihood and

initiatives to make the parish more attractive to visitors can only be achieved with the

support and co-operation of the businesses themselves.

The Parish has much to offer Tintagel Castle, The Old Post Office, coastal walks, beaches and much more. The mention of Tintagel today brings up a great

deal of images with wild Cornish cliffs and rugged shores, and an atmosphere like no other place. The village and its surrounding countryside have

something to appeal to everyone. Cornwall in general has long been seen as the home of cream teas and pasties and while these traditional icons are still

cherished both by those who live here and visitors to the county, the food and drink industry has grown in recent years with award-winning producersthroughout the area.

The Visitor Centre has recently undergone major refurbishment; it promotes the local environment and supports the local economy, provides local

information from walking routes and bus timetables to information on the local area, past and present. The Visitor Centre is an important asset to the

village, for visitors and locals alike and its staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The Centre is open 7 days a week throughout the year.


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LOCAL BUSINESSES

Out of 331 responses, 305 people said they bought goods from

local shops. The reasons local shops were not used were given

as there is little choice, too expensive and poor quality. Again,

these issues can only be resolved with the support of the

businesses themselves.

People felt that there were some businesses which were

essential to the parish and its residents year-round and must be

kept, in particular the Post Office, chemist, supermarkets, butchers and hardware shop. People

would like to see a fishmonger, a petrol station, re-introduction of a bank, greengrocer and a

bakery.

There was overwhelming support for the Post Office, which is extremely important to the well-

being of the village particularly to those with no form of transport. 95% of respondents to the

questionnaire answered that the Post Office in the village met their needs.

LISTED BUILDINGS

A question was asked about any buildings or structures in the Parish of

special interest to both residents and tourists that should have listed

status. By far the most popular response was that the red telephone

boxes in the Parish should be listed. It should perhaps be noted at this

point that Tintagel Parish Council have applied for some of the boxes to

be listed in the past, but the applications were rejected.

More recently the Parish Council has taken over the red telephone kiosk

at Bossiney from BT under its adopt-a-kiosk scheme. Unfortunately,

however, the payphone had been removed from the box by BT.

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Make parish more attractive to visitors

Encourage traders to work together with possiblereformation of Traders Association

Provide businesses with copies of relevant sectionof appraisal document

Regular street cleaning and emptying of bins Promotion of Tintagel as tourist destination Develop new Parish events

Reduce signs on pavements

Listing of red telephone boxes

PARTNERS

Tintagel Parish Council in conjunction with local

businesses

Cornwall Council

English Tourist Board

Tintagel Visitor Centre

English Heritage

National Trust


Shops to open for a longer season

Reduce parking fees

There is nothing to do in the evenings except the pubsToo busy now, problems with coaches and parking

Quality in all aspects is essential


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COMMUNICATION

The majority of people in the parish read

the Parish Council notice boards to find

out about Parish Council information andlocal activities and events. However, by far

the most frequently viewed board was the

one adjacent to the Medical Centre.

67% of respondents felt that a Parish Newsletter would improve communication.

It was suggested that the newsletter should contain local news and information,

future and past events, local telephone numbers, birthdays, sports results,human interest stories and parish council information. However, of those who

would welcome a newsletter, 47% of those did not wish to volunteer to help or

contribute to the newsletter! On a brighter note 52 said they would be willing to

help, with the remainder passing on this question.

50% of respondents thought a

centralised parish events calendar

would be useful. 71% of respondents

felt that an internet caf was not

needed. It should be noted however,that public internet access is available

at Tintagel Visitor Centre in addition to

it being a BT Openzone, where people

may use their own laptops to access

the internet service.

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100

150

200

250

Would you like a Parish newsletter?

Yes

NoPass

No response

020

40

60

80

100

120

If you would like a Parish Newsletter, would you be willing

to volunteer to contribute in some way (e.g. editing,

photographer, writing articles of interest , etc?

Yes

No

Pass

Possibly

Sometimes


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PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish Council displays Agendas for all its

meetings, which are normally held on the first

Wednesday of every month, on the six Parish

Notice Boards and the Draft Minutes from

each meeting are displayed on

www.tintagelweb.co.uk from the week

following the meeting. Councillors are unpaid

volunteers whose contact details are available

on the afore-mentioned website and from the

Parish Clerk. Parish councillors can be

contacted with any issues with which the

Parish Council may be able to help.

Representatives from the local Police and the

local Cornwall Council member regularly

attend Parish Council meetings and local

issues are addressed. There is always time

before the meeting is opened for members of

the public to air their views on any Parish

matters.

One suggestion was for an internet email

mailing list. This could easily be achieved for

Parish Council Agendas and Draft Minutes but

would require input from the relevant

organisations if any additional information was

to be provided with the mailing.

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Improve Parish Notice Boards

Provision of larger boards to some areas Improved prominence for important notices

Publication of Parish Newsletter

Form willing band of parishioners to produce newsletter Purchase of Microsoft Publisher

Email mailing list for local and Parish Council information

Parish Council Clerk to take addresses for email listCentralised events calendar

Make people aware that this information is available onwww.tintagelweb.co.uk

Possible inclusion in newsletterPARTNERS

Tintagel Parish Council with support from local businesses,

parishioners, and local groups

Tintagelweb website administrator


Parish newsletter delivered free to every household or via

email

It (communication) seems pretty good at the moment

More co-operation and stop quarrelling with one another

Parish Plan is a good startTry to encourage more people to take interest in village life

Give more prominence to important notices on Parish boards
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ENVIRONMENT

DOG FOULING

66% of respondents to the questionnaire wereconcerned about the amount of dog fouling in the

Parish. It was felt the dog warden did not visit the

Parish often enough and dog owners were very

irresponsible in not cleaning up after their dogs. It is

clear that provision of further dog bins will not alleviate

the problem, the necessity being education of those

who do not clean up after their dogs. A chart showing

the response regarding the quality of the dog warden

service is shown in the Community section with other

public services.

Why is dog fouling a hazard to the local community?

Many people are unaware of the health hazards from dog faeces. Toxicara is

caused by parasitic worm eggs, which can number a million in one dog faeces.

Human infection happens as a result of soil or sand contaminated with faeces

carrying the eggs. The parasite can survive for up to 2 years and can find its way

onto human hands and subsequent ingestion. Once ingested the worm eggs

hatch, release their larvae, which can then penetrate the gut lining and migrate

to various parts of the body leading to toxocariasis. Effects are potential tissue

damage or sometimes severe and permanent sight loss. Those most at risk are children between 18 months and5 years, users of manually operated wheelchairs and active participants of sports such as football and rugby.

Many infected soil samples are found in the vicinity of childrens play areas. Fresh faeces are not infectious and it

is safe to clean up immediately after a dog defecates.

Other diseases that may be contracted by contact with dog faeces include salmonella, campylobacter, leptospira canicola and E-coli 0157.

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50

100

150

200

250

Are the members of your household concerned

about dog fouling in the Parish?

Yes

No

Pass

No response


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LITTER

52% of people were concerned about litter in the Parish, whereas 31% felt litter was not a

problem. Many people felt that more litter bins were needed in problem areas. There

were also comments regarding the amount of litter which results from refuse being left out,

sometimes for prolonged periods, in plastic bags and therefore susceptible to being rippedopen by birds and vermin. This is a particular problem in the summer when holiday

properties are vacated and rubbish, and recycling, is left out for the next collection, which

can sometimes be several days later. A few respondents felt wheelie bins should be

provided to all properties.

COASTAL AND INLAND FOOTPATHS

68% of respondents felt the coastal and inland footpaths

were well maintained. It should be noted that despite

ongoing annual reductions in the funding from Cornwall Councilfor the maintenance of footpaths, Tintagel Parish Council still

continues to maintain the footpaths to as a high a standard as

possible from its budget. Many comments were received about

missing signs to inland paths and a lack of stiles.

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Tackle dog fouling problem

More attendance by the Dog Warden in the parish Contact details displayed in public and on Notice

Boards On the spot fines Improve public awareness and education Possible provision of Parish Dog Warden More dog bins to be provided Name and shame in (possible) parish newsletter Public awareness through leaflets, newsletter,

school satchel post

Reduce litter in the parish, on roads and footpaths

On the spot fines Improve public awareness and education Publicise contact details to report litter and waste

problems

Provision of additional and larger litter bins Regular and more frequent emptying of bins Public awareness through leaflets, newsletter,

school satchel post

Domestic/commercial refuse to be contained inbins and not left loose for birds/animals to get at

Wheelie bins to be provided to all properties inthe parish.

PARTNERS

Cornwall Council


Tintagel Primary School


Effective enforcement action against offenders

Get general public to report and photograph offenders

People should leave rubbish in bins thereby avoiding animals breaking open black

bags

They (footpaths) are great and the coastal scenery is wonderful


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TRANSPORT

76% of people who responded to

the questionnaire have their own

means of transport. It was felt thatthe public bus services need to

provide better links to the large

towns. 72% of respondents did not

have mobility problems. Most

people use their own transport to

get around in North Cornwall or

travel with family and friends.

PUBLIC BUS SERVICES

The supermarket shopper bus is well used as is the Age Concern mini-bus by groups for

social outings. Many people use the public bus services and felt that they were punctual

and reliable. 60 respondents said the bus routes took them to where they wanted to go but

73 respondents said they did not. The majority of respondents passed on answering these

two issues.

From the comments made it can be seen that

people want direct routes to Wadebridge,

Bodmin, Truro, Plymouth, Exeter, Launceston

and also to Bodmin Parkway Station to link up

to the train timetable.Transport to the various hospitals in the

county was also shown to be a problem both

for those wishing to visit patients and those

wanting to meet hospital appointments.

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Improved bus services

Communicate with Western Greyhound to explorepossibility of buses for those working in otherareas

Evening buses to serve cinema trips Express buses to larger centres by liaising with bus

companies to put on weekly/monthly transport to

Plymouth, Exeter etc.

Direct bus routes to BodminTransport to hospitals

Explore voluntary organisations for taking peopleto appointments

Ensure well advertised Explore the feasibility of Tintagel parishioners

having similar time slots for appointments at

hospitals making it possible to share transport

PARTNERS:-

Cornwall Council

Western Greyhound

Transport Access People (TAP)

Visitor Centre

Tilleys/KTL Coaches

Quotes from parishioners:-Journey takes too long to reach destination

Both have cars, buses appear to be very limited

It is more convenient to go by car

Better timetable and more buses needed

Need a direct bus to and from Camelford

College buses to Truro should leave from the village

0

50

100

150200

250

Does anyone in

your household use

public bus services

in our area

Yes

No

Pass

No

response

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

Do members of your

household have their own

means of transport

Yes

No

No response

Pass


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CRIME AND DISORDER

0

100

200

300

Does the leve l of crime in your area

cause you concern?

Yes

No

Pass

No response

Generally respondents were not concerned about crime in the area. However, there is a

strong feeling for a more visible police presence in the area.

51% of respondents did not know how to contact the Community Police Officer; however

39% said they did know how to make contact. When asked if they were happy with the

access to and response from the Police service, 47% people passed on answering the

question. 25% were not happy and 23% were happy with the access to and response fromthe Police service.

53% of respondents would like to join a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. The local PCSO has

already held two meetings in the Parish and several local co-ordinators have been given the

appropriate information for their areas.

With regard to surveillance cameras, opinion was divided as to the need for them, with 143

not wishing to see cameras in the parish and 98 answering they would like to see them in

the parish. 77 people passed on this question.

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Increased police presence

Local contact number for police and PCSO shouldbe available for everyone

Increased officers on the beat in the parish Better community policing Monthly surgery to voice concerns More presence in the evenings as a deterrent to

anti-social behaviour

Neighbourhood Watch scheme

Encourage local participation**It is understood the local PCSO has already made some attempts to

start up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme

PARTNERS

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary

Camelford Police Station


I am not too happy in the village at pub closing time and

there are too many strangers

Joy riders through villageLack of police presence. Need webcam to record

incidents.

Under aged drinking, drugs and car speeding/racing

Parking needs policing

0

100200

Do you think the level of policing in the Parish is

sufficient?

Yes

No

Pass

No response


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GREEN ISSUES

95% of respondents felt that the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Bowithick is

an important facility for the area. Comments were made about the opening times of the tip

and that the facility should be available 7 days a week. The HWRC is open on Friday,

Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the following times:-

Summer opening: 1st April 30th September 9.00am 6.00pm

Winter opening: 1st October 31st March 9.00am 4.00pm

This HWRC is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

75% of respondents were happy with the current

recycling services. The majority who stated they

were not happy with the service stated that it

was because they felt more items should be

recycled, i.e. more plastics and garden waste.

Many suggestions were received to how energy

efficiency could be increased in the parish, the

most popular being to reduce the street lighting

in the village.

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Further promotion of Bowithick Tip to ensure it remainsopen.

Improved recycling services

Weekly collections More items to be collected Collection of compostable waste Collection of cardboard for recycling from

business premises

Reduce plastic waste

Make Tintagel plastic bag free Provision of Tintagel reusable shopping bag

Increased energy efficiency

Consider green fair like the one recently held inSt. Breward

PARTNERS

Cornwall Council

Sita

Local Businesses

Tintagel Primary School

Community Energy Plus


The tip needs to be open 7 days a week Expand the types of items that can be collected and

recycled

Dont like the plastic bag system

Reduce street lighting after midnight

Information about energy saving for parish people

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100

200

300

400

Do you consider Bowithick tip to be

an important facility?

Yes

No

Pass

No response


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YOUTH SURVEY

As part of the main questionnaire, a separate questionnaire was prepared and

circulated for completion by members of households under the age of 18. 35 forms

were completed and returned. The young people liked living in the parish because the

beach is nearby, the lovely countryside, the walks and their friends live nearby. The

reasons given for not liking the parish were that they didnt like school, there was

nothing to do and it was too busy in the summer. Again the play area was mentioned,

but it is hoped that the recent works (March 2009) will resolve the issues raised. The

Clubs attended are shown in the chart to the left.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Please tell us what clubs you attend and if they are in the

Parish of Tintagel

None

Boscastle School Clubs

Rainbows/Brownies

Football

Swimming

Surf Club

Tennis

Methodist Church Sunday School/Youth Colub

Camelford Cu bs

Tintagel Pr e-School

Quotes from parishioners under 18 years of age:-

I like to live here because of the nature

Lovely quiet area, there is enough things for me to do, nice school, near to

the sea, nice people

Theres nothing to do when theres no surf

If I had a friend next door it would be great but most of the houses are

holiday lets

I dont like the dog mess on the paths

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Continue to provide and improve existing facilities e.g. play area and skate parkPossible formation of Youth Council to liaise with Parish Council

Encourage local groups to include young people in events and activities

PARNTERS



Local Groups


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TOWARDS THE FUTURE

There were many, many responses to the question what is good about living in the parish. Many people said they liked the community spirit, the

beautiful scenery and quieter, rural way of life.

Most issues raised along with the suggested changes and improvements have been covered through the many and varied sections of the Parish Plan. Sixsuggestions for future Parish initiatives were included in the questionnaire. The responses to those ideas are shown in the chart below.

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200

250

Yes No

Enhance children's play area

Develop winter tourist attractions

Establish Tintagel as top Christmas attraction on the

north coast

Build a skate park

Build an outdoor bowling green

Enhance the external appearance of the Visitor

Centre


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It is clear from the results obtained that existing recreational facilities in the Parish

do not cater for and therefore do not attract people of all ages. The community as

a whole would benefit from improved facilities that support a wider range of

recreational activities.

A Vision for the Future

Ideally, the Parish would benefit from having a Community Centre type venue

adjacent to the Memorial Playing fields. This could provide good quality changing

room facilities for local sports teams, an indoor sports hall and a youth club. The

complex could also support other suggestions such as a swimming pool, a gym

with sauna and steam room, an outdoor bowling green, a cinema, a stage for

theatrical events, a meeting place for local clubs, keep fit classes, a running track,

craft workshops, and so on.

The Parish Plan is about the future development of our Parish and the vision of

what we would like it to be may not seem achievable today. By pooling our ideas

and resources and working together as a community towards a common goal,

what seems impossible might be achievable in the future.

There were numerous other suggestions for

future parish initiatives. However, it must be

appreciated that these issues can only be

considered if there is sufficient support from

the parishioners, local businesses and the

various Partners mentioned throughout this

document.

The Parish Plan is a starting point to implement the aims and actions contained

within the Plan. The Plan will be monitored, reviewed and updated and further

engagement with the community will be required.

AIMS AND ACTIONS

Build on the successful improvements to the childrensplay area by providing a picnic area for families.

To work with Cornwall Council and consider how theVisitor Centre and its surroundings could be made moreattractive and how the project could be implemented

and funded.

To continue support to the skate park project which isnow in progress

To investigate how an outdoor bowling club could beprovided and how this may form part of a wider

Community Centre project.

To liaise with the Christmas Lighting Committee todevelop Tintagels Christmas plans.

To review longer term proposals for a CommunityCentre complex.

PARTNERS


Cornwall Council


Tintagel Bowling Club


Beautiful place to live

At present we are still a villageOne of the nicest places to live in Cornwall

Stunning coast line and countryside

Build a stronger community

First time buyers properties


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THE NEXT STEPS

The overall aim of the Parish Plan is to help facilitate a future where the quality of life is preserved and enhanced for all the residents of the Parish. The

Parish Plan provides an action plan for the whole community individuals, schools, local organisations, Parish Council and local

representatives. It does not guarantee that all the issues raised will be dealt with immediately, as some of the projects lie outside local control and may

require lobbying for change, and some of the issues are long term projects. It also sets out the communitys vision for the parish. The Plan is a tool to make

change happen, provide information and evidence to win funding, and influence policy and decision makers.

The Parish Council will monitor the Parish Plan for updates onaction taken forward on a regular basis through items on the monthly Parish Council Agenda.

However, things will only happen if people make them happen, and do not rely solely on the Parish Council.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Parish Council is grateful to the many parishioners who have contributed their time, opinions and ideas to this plan.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to distribute and collect the questionnaires; to the local postmen for help with distribution of the Newsletter inFebruary 2009 and to Tintagel Parish Council, NCDC and DEFRA for the funding that made the plan possible.

The Parish of Tintagel reproduced by kind permission of Charlie David from an article previously written for Tintagel Parish Council.

PARTNERS:-

Cornwall Rural Community Council Cornwall Council

Tintagel Social Hall Management Committee Tintagel Parochial Church Council

Treknow Village Hall Committee Adult Education Service

Cornwall Primary Care Trust, Local Doctors and Dentists SITA

Rotary Club Tintagel Visitor Centre/English Tourist BoardWestern Greyhound, Tilleys and KTL Coaches Transport Access People (TAP)

Devon and Cornwall Police Tintagelweb website administrator

Tintagel Primary School Local Businesses

English Heritage National Trust


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ALREADY ACHIEVED

The Steering Group have already written to four major banks regarding services to the village. Both NatWest and Barclays advised that there are noplans at this time to provide any further banking facilities or a mobile bank in Tintagel and the surrounding area. Barclays Bank advised about the

services which are available from the Post Office:-1. Cash withdrawals with debit or cash card with pin number minimum 5, maximum 300.2. Cash withdrawals of one cheque a day up to limit of cheque guarantee card.3. Cash can be paid into current/savings accounts using pre-printed paying in slip.4. Cheques can be paid in using pre-printed paying-in slips and enclosed in a special envelope. Any cash or cheque credits will take an extra two

days to reach the account. Foreign currency can be purchased using debit card, in each case customers will be charged a cash handing fee of

1.5%.

The Post Office are also agents for Alliance and Leicester, Bank of Ireland, Cahoot, Clydesdale Bank, Halifax, Lloyds/TSB, Nationwide, Northern Bank,Smile and the Co-operative Bank, all without any fees. Bureau de Change Facilities are also available.

Free cash points have been provided in the village since the questionnaire was produced. Treknow Village Hall during March 2009 the older part of the hall had work carried out to repair the interior walls and ceiling. The Football Club now holds a monthly bingo session in the Social Hall. New benches provided by Parish Council at Trenale and Atlantic Road. The most popular requested additional leisure facility was a skate park or youth club for the younger members of the parish, which was requested

by 14 respondents in the Youth Survey. In March 2009 SITA awarded a grant of 25,000 to the Skate park fund which along with the 5,000 already

obtained from Tintagel Parish Council, the Rotary Club and other sources will enable work to start on the project in early summer 2009.

The childrens play area at the memorial playing fields was also thesubject of a lot of comments made. In March 2009 a grant of

23,000 was awarded by North Cornwall District Council for

improvements to the play area and additional new equipment with

work due to commence in March 2009 which has now been

completed. Letter to Western Greyhound A post-box has been fixed to the front of the Social Hall for

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Did you say in your questionnaire responses that you would be willing to help with

some of the ideas in this Plan?

One key idea that we would like to implement in the very near future is a Parish Newsletter subject to sufficientvolunteers. If you feel you could help, in however small a way, e.g. a one-off contribution, regular contributions,

editing, journalism, articles, photos, advertising etc. please let us know.

If you own or are involved with a local business and feel you could support the newsletter e.g. by advertising yourbusiness, or otherwise, please let us know.

We would also like to take this opportunity to provide an up-to-date list of community clubs, groups andorganisations. If you are a member of a local group, it would be appreciated if you could give us up-to-date contact

details for your organisation.

If you can help with any of the above, please complete the form opposite and return it to Mrs. S.J. Moth, Clerk to Tintagel

Parish Council, Lincoln House, Treven, Tintagel PL34 0DT or email [email protected].


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I have some free time and would like to help implement the Parish Plan:-

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

How I can help

Name of Club: Contact Details:


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