1.0: Green Belt |
| 1.01: I would like Long Ashton to remain administratively separate from Bristol |
| | yes |
1202 |
 |
98.7% |
| | no |
16 |
|
1.3% |
| | answered by 1218 people, 96.9% of respondents |
| 1.02: Long Ashton should keep the Green Belt around the village. |
| | strongly agree |
1125 |
|
90.9% |
| | agree |
105 |
|
8.5% |
| | disagree |
6 |
|
0.5% |
| | strongly disagree |
1 |
|
0.1% |
| | answered by 1237 people, 98.4% of respondents |
2.0: Traffic Impact |
| 2.01: Is the speed of traffic passing through the village a concern to you? |
| | yes |
980 |
|
80.5% |
| | no |
237 |
|
19.5% |
| | answered by 1217 people, 96.8% of respondents |
| 2.02: Please tick all that apply : I am / we are
|
| | parent of child under 18 |
369 |
|
29.4% |
| | driver |
1068 |
|
85.0% |
| 2.03: Traffic calming on the main routes is a good idea |
| | strongly agree |
478 |
|
39.0% |
| | agree |
421 |
|
34.4% |
| | disagree |
212 |
|
17.3% |
| | strongly disagree |
114 |
|
9.3% |
| | answered by 1225 people, 97.5% of respondents |
| 2.04: Speed cameras should be erected on Weston Rd / Long Ashton Rd |
| | strongly agree |
274 |
|
22.5% |
| | agree |
309 |
|
25.4% |
| | disagree |
395 |
|
32.5% |
| | strongly disagree |
239 |
|
19.6% |
| | answered by 1217 people, 96.8% of respondents |
| 2.05: Radar controlled speed warning signs should be erected on Weston Rd / Long Ashton Rd |
| | strongly agree |
496 |
|
41.1% |
| | agree |
481 |
|
39.9% |
| | disagree |
153 |
|
12.7% |
| | strongly disagree |
76 |
|
6.3% |
| | answered by 1206 people, 95.9% of respondents |
| 2.06: Would you join the existing traffic speed action group? |
| | yes |
125 |
|
11.0% |
| | no |
1015 |
|
89.0% |
| | answered by 1140 people, 90.7% of respondents |
| 2.07: Entry should be prohibited at the bottom of Glebe Road and the top of Providence Lane during the morning rush hour |
| | strongly agree |
191 |
|
17.5% |
| | agree |
296 |
|
27.1% |
| | disagree |
452 |
|
41.4% |
| | strongly disagree |
152 |
|
13.9% |
| | answered by 1091 people, 86.8% of respondents |
| 2.08: Traffic noise from the bypass is a problem |
| | strongly agree |
66 |
|
5.7% |
| | agree |
178 |
|
15.3% |
| | disagree |
775 |
|
66.6% |
| | strongly disagree |
144 |
|
12.4% |
| | answered by 1163 people, 92.5% of respondents |
| 2.09: I live at (please tick all that apply) |
| | Ashton Court end |
297 |
|
23.6% |
| | Central |
359 |
|
28.6% |
| | Nailsea end |
268 |
|
21.3% |
| | South of Weston Road |
339 |
|
27.0% |
| | North of Weston Road |
313 |
|
24.9% |
3.0: Transport |
| 3.01: Have you heard about North Somerset's lift sharing scheme? |
| | yes |
542 |
|
46.7% |
| | no |
618 |
|
53.3% |
| | answered by 1160 people, 92.3% of respondents |
| 3.02: I would join a lift sharing scheme if one existed to my area of employment/study/etc (e.g. Centre, Filton) |
| | strongly agree |
50 |
|
5.3% |
| | agree |
244 |
|
26.1% |
| | disagree |
520 |
|
55.6% |
| | strongly disagree |
122 |
|
13.0% |
| | answered by 936 people, 74.5% of respondents |
| 3.03: I would support the use of local funding to establish a minibus service operating within the village, linking housing areas with shops, doctors and dentists.
|
| | strongly agree |
175 |
|
15.0% |
| | agree |
598 |
|
51.4% |
| | disagree |
340 |
|
29.2% |
| | strongly disagree |
50 |
|
4.3% |
| | answered by 1163 people, 92.5% of respondents |
| 3.04: Iwould use a village minibus service if it existed. |
| | strongly agree |
98 |
|
8.7% |
| | agree |
348 |
|
30.7% |
| | disagree |
560 |
|
49.5% |
| | strongly disagree |
126 |
|
11.1% |
| | answered by 1132 people, 90.1% of respondents |
| 3.05: I would be prepared to join a voluntary lift scheme to help those villagers with transport difficulties to attend key appointments, etc. |
| | strongly agree |
24 |
|
2.3% |
| | agree |
246 |
|
23.7% |
| | disagree |
669 |
|
64.4% |
| | strongly disagree |
100 |
|
9.6% |
| | answered by 1039 people, 82.7% of respondents |
| 3.06: I would use the Park & Ride more if it was open much later than current times |
| | strongly agree |
148 |
|
13.5% |
| | agree |
388 |
|
35.5% |
| | disagree |
480 |
|
43.9% |
| | strongly disagree |
78 |
|
7.1% |
| | answered by 1094 people, 87.0% of respondents |
| 3.07: The cost of bus travel is a key factor in preventing me from using bus services from Long Ashton (example of fares: Bristol: £2.50 single and £3.50 return after
9am).
|
| | strongly agree |
340 |
|
32.7% |
| | agree |
245 |
|
23.6% |
| | disagree |
381 |
|
36.6% |
| | strongly disagree |
74 |
|
7.1% |
| | answered by 1040 people, 82.7% of respondents |
| 3.08: I would compromise on the quality of bus service (frequency, number of changes) in order to reduce
prices.
|
| | strongly agree |
73 |
|
6.8% |
| | agree |
220 |
|
20.4% |
| | disagree |
571 |
|
53.0% |
| | strongly disagree |
213 |
|
19.8% |
| | answered by 1077 people, 85.7% of respondents |
| 3.09: Better information on bus times (clear timetables, real time screens displaying the time until the arrival of the next bus) would encourage me to use the bus.
|
| | strongly agree |
280 |
|
24.5% |
| | agree |
545 |
|
47.7% |
| | disagree |
275 |
|
24.1% |
| | strongly disagree |
42 |
|
3.7% |
| | answered by 1142 people, 90.9% of respondents |
| 3.10: Better waiting areas/shelters would encourage me to use the bus service. |
| | strongly agree |
149 |
|
13.4% |
| | agree |
443 |
|
39.8% |
| | disagree |
473 |
|
42.5% |
| | strongly disagree |
47 |
|
4.2% |
| | answered by 1112 people, 88.5% of respondents |
| 3.11: Lower bus fares for children would encourage me to use and/or allow my unaccompanied children to use
the bus. |
| | strongly agree |
177 |
|
20.2% |
| | agree |
287 |
|
32.7% |
| | disagree |
346 |
|
39.5% |
| | strongly disagree |
67 |
|
7.6% |
| | answered by 877 people, 69.8% of respondents |
| 3.12: I would use a bicycle in preference to the car if there were cycle lanes on the main routes. |
| | strongly agree |
214 |
|
20.7% |
| | agree |
267 |
|
25.8% |
| | disagree |
424 |
|
41.0% |
| | strongly disagree |
130 |
|
12.6% |
| | answered by 1035 people, 82.3% of respondents |
| 3.13: The cycle lanes in the village should be better signed. |
| | strongly agree |
257 |
|
23.8% |
| | agree |
619 |
|
57.3% |
| | disagree |
180 |
|
16.7% |
| | strongly disagree |
25 |
|
2.3% |
| | answered by 1081 people, 86.0% of respondents |
4.0: Community Centre, Keedwell Hill |
| 4.01: The Community Centre and sports pitches there are important to the village. |
| | yes |
1180 |
|
98.3% |
| | no |
20 |
|
1.7% |
| | answered by 1200 people, 95.5% of respondents |
| 4.02: The facilities available through the Community Centre are well publicised. |
| | strongly agree |
56 |
|
4.8% |
| | agree |
649 |
|
55.7% |
| | disagree |
422 |
|
36.2% |
| | strongly disagree |
38 |
|
3.3% |
| | answered by 1165 people, 92.7% of respondents |
| 4.03: The facilities of the Community Centre are an attractive option for private events. |
| | strongly agree |
78 |
|
6.9% |
| | agree |
746 |
|
66.4% |
| | disagree |
267 |
|
23.8% |
| | strongly disagree |
33 |
|
2.9% |
| | answered by 1124 people, 89.4% of respondents |
| 4.04: Employing a salaried Community Centre manager to get the most out of the Community Centre would be an advantage for the village. |
| | strongly agree |
113 |
|
10.2% |
| | agree |
659 |
|
59.3% |
| | disagree |
310 |
|
27.9% |
| | strongly disagree |
29 |
|
2.6% |
| | answered by 1111 people, 88.4% of respondents |
5.0: Communication & Community Spirit |
| 5.01: Has the Mercury been delivered to you during the last 3 months/ |
| | yes |
908 |
|
74.3% |
| | no |
314 |
|
25.7% |
| | answered by 1222 people, 97.2% of respondents |
| 5.02: I feel well informed about events in the village. |
| | strongly agree |
102 |
|
8.5% |
| | agree |
795 |
|
65.9% |
| | disagree |
281 |
|
23.3% |
| | strongly disagree |
28 |
|
2.3% |
| | answered by 1206 people, 95.9% of respondents |
| 5.03: The Village Newsletter is interesting and well presented. |
| | strongly agree |
211 |
|
17.5% |
| | agree |
905 |
|
74.9% |
| | disagree |
83 |
|
6.9% |
| | strongly disagree |
9 |
|
0.7% |
| | answered by 1208 people, 96.1% of respondents |
| 5.04: The Parish Council website is interesting and well presented |
| | don't know |
789 |
|
72.5% |
| | strongly agree |
28 |
|
2.6% |
| | agree |
225 |
|
20.7% |
| | disagree |
40 |
|
3.7% |
| | strongly disagree |
6 |
|
0.6% |
| | answered by 1088 people, 86.6% of respondents |
| 5.05: There are enough notice boards in my part of the village |
| | strongly agree |
68 |
|
5.8% |
| | agree |
727 |
|
62.2% |
| | disagree |
329 |
|
28.1% |
| | strongly disagree |
45 |
|
3.8% |
| | answered by 1169 people, 93.0% of respondents |
| 5.06: It would be worth spending more to improve communication. |
| | strongly agree |
55 |
|
4.9% |
| | agree |
537 |
|
47.4% |
| | disagree |
517 |
|
45.6% |
| | strongly disagree |
24 |
|
2.1% |
| | answered by 1133 people, 90.1% of respondents |
| 5.07: Regular village lunches |
| | strongly agree |
32 |
|
2.8% |
| | agree |
338 |
|
29.8% |
| | disagree |
658 |
|
58.0% |
| | strongly disagree |
106 |
|
9.3% |
| | answered by 1134 people, 90.2% of respondents |
| 5.08: A social committee to arrange events including welcoming events |
| | strongly agree |
55 |
|
4.8% |
| | agree |
708 |
|
61.9% |
| | disagree |
327 |
|
28.6% |
| | strongly disagree |
53 |
|
4.6% |
| | answered by 1143 people, 90.9% of respondents |
| 5.09: An employed Community Worker |
| | strongly agree |
51 |
|
4.6% |
| | agree |
418 |
|
37.5% |
| | disagree |
535 |
|
47.9% |
| | strongly disagree |
112 |
|
10.0% |
| | answered by 1116 people, 88.8% of respondents |
6.0: Older People, Health & Social Care |
| 6.01: Clubs and activities for older people in the community are adequate. |
| | don't know |
660 |
|
55.6% |
| | strongly agree |
25 |
|
2.1% |
| | agree |
333 |
|
28.1% |
| | disagree |
145 |
|
12.2% |
| | strongly disagree |
23 |
|
1.9% |
| | answered by 1186 people, 94.4% of respondents |
| 6.02: Services for people disabled or permanently sick are adequate. |
| | don't know |
776 |
|
66.2% |
| | strongly agree |
17 |
|
1.5% |
| | agree |
142 |
|
12.1% |
| | disagree |
201 |
|
17.2% |
| | strongly disagree |
36 |
|
3.1% |
| | answered by 1172 people, 93.2% of respondents |
| 6.03: It would be beneficial if there was a public garden as a seating area. |
| | strongly agree |
201 |
|
17.4% |
| | agree |
754 |
|
65.5% |
| | disagree |
177 |
|
15.4% |
| | strongly disagree |
20 |
|
1.7% |
| | answered by 1152 people, 91.6% of respondents |
| 6.04: There is enough suitable accommodation in the village for people with limited mobility.
|
| | don't know |
798 |
|
69.0% |
| | strongly agree |
8 |
|
0.7% |
| | agree |
101 |
|
8.7% |
| | disagree |
198 |
|
17.1% |
| | strongly disagree |
51 |
|
4.4% |
| | answered by 1156 people, 92.0% of respondents |
| 6.05: Health services in the village are satisfactory |
| | strongly agree |
92 |
|
7.9% |
| | agree |
704 |
|
60.4% |
| | disagree |
279 |
|
23.9% |
| | strongly disagree |
91 |
|
7.8% |
| | answered by 1166 people, 92.8% of respondents |
| 6.06: I would prefer to use hospital services in Bristol rather than Weston/Clevedon |
| | strongly agree |
407 |
|
34.7% |
| | agree |
569 |
|
48.5% |
| | disagree |
165 |
|
14.1% |
| | strongly disagree |
32 |
|
2.7% |
| | answered by 1173 people, 93.3% of respondents |
| 6.07: Transport for people who are housebound is not adequate.
|
| | don't know |
807 |
|
69.1% |
| | strongly agree |
89 |
|
7.6% |
| | agree |
231 |
|
19.8% |
| | disagree |
33 |
|
2.8% |
| | strongly disagree |
8 |
|
0.7% |
| | answered by 1168 people, 92.9% of respondents |
| 6.08: There should be more built-up kerbs at bustops.
|
| | strongly agree |
128 |
|
11.8% |
| | agree |
703 |
|
64.9% |
| | disagree |
230 |
|
21.2% |
| | strongly disagree |
22 |
|
2.0% |
| | answered by 1083 people, 86.2% of respondents |
| 6.09: Have you or anyone in your family experienced any problems in affording to buy or rent a home in Long Ashton? |
| | yes |
290 |
|
25.2% |
| | no |
862 |
|
74.8% |
| | answered by 1152 people, 91.6% of respondents |
| 6.10: Have any of your family or friends moved away from Long Ashton because they couldn't afford to buy or rent a home here? |
| | yes |
293 |
|
25.8% |
| | no |
841 |
|
74.2% |
| | answered by 1134 people, 90.2% of respondents |
| 6.11: Tick all that apply |
| | over 65 |
421 |
|
33.5% |
| | carer |
71 |
|
5.6% |
| | long term illness/disability |
143 |
|
11.4% |
7.0: Environment |
| 7.01: The Council roadside recycling scheme should be extended to include plastic |
| | yes |
1148 |
|
94.6% |
| | no |
66 |
|
5.4% |
| | answered by 1214 people, 96.6% of respondents |
| 7.02: There should be additional spending to improve the central village area - around the shops, village hall and Keedwell Church |
| | strongly agree |
405 |
|
34.5% |
| | agree |
572 |
|
48.7% |
| | disagree |
183 |
|
15.6% |
| | strongly disagree |
14 |
|
1.2% |
| | answered by 1174 people, 93.4% of respondents |
| 7.03: More should be done to discourage dog fouling in the village |
| | strongly agree |
561 |
|
46.4% |
| | agree |
505 |
|
41.8% |
| | disagree |
136 |
|
11.3% |
| | strongly disagree |
6 |
|
0.5% |
| | answered by 1208 people, 96.1% of respondents |
| 7.04: There should be more double yellow lines to prevent inconsiderate parking |
| | strongly agree |
475 |
|
39.6% |
| | agree |
379 |
|
31.6% |
| | disagree |
292 |
|
24.3% |
| | strongly disagree |
54 |
|
4.5% |
| | answered by 1200 people, 95.5% of respondents |
| 7.05: The expansion of Bristol Airport is good for the area |
| | strongly agree |
123 |
|
10.4% |
| | agree |
485 |
|
41.1% |
| | disagree |
375 |
|
31.8% |
| | strongly disagree |
196 |
|
16.6% |
| | answered by 1179 people, 93.8% of respondents |
| 7.06: There should be less litter |
| | strongly agree |
491 |
|
40.7% |
| | agree |
630 |
|
52.2% |
| | disagree |
83 |
|
6.9% |
| | strongly disagree |
3 |
|
0.2% |
| | answered by 1207 people, 96.0% of respondents |
| 7.07: There should be a strictly enforced parking regime |
| | strongly agree |
338 |
|
28.4% |
| | agree |
443 |
|
37.3% |
| | disagree |
356 |
|
29.9% |
| | strongly disagree |
52 |
|
4.4% |
| | answered by 1189 people, 94.6% of respondents |
| 7.08: There should be more planting (flowers or shrubs) |
| | strongly agree |
301 |
|
25.4% |
| | agree |
682 |
|
57.5% |
| | disagree |
189 |
|
15.9% |
| | strongly disagree |
15 |
|
1.3% |
| | answered by 1187 people, 94.4% of respondents |
| 7.09: There should be better lighting at the Co-op car park |
| | strongly agree |
424 |
|
36.3% |
| | agree |
610 |
|
52.2% |
| | disagree |
121 |
|
10.4% |
| | strongly disagree |
13 |
|
1.1% |
| | answered by 1168 people, 92.9% of respondents |
8.0: Safe Walking Routes |
| 8.01: I would walk more if the roads and pavements were made safer for pedestrians |
| | strongly agree |
270 |
|
23.6% |
| | agree |
431 |
|
37.7% |
| | disagree |
404 |
|
35.4% |
| | strongly disagree |
37 |
|
3.2% |
| | answered by 1142 people, 90.9% of respondents |
| 8.02: Pavements should be widened, provided roads did not become too narrow for 2 cars to pass |
| | strongly agree |
283 |
|
24.5% |
| | agree |
462 |
|
40.0% |
| | disagree |
349 |
|
30.2% |
| | strongly disagree |
61 |
|
5.3% |
| | answered by 1155 people, 91.9% of respondents |
| 8.03: There should be additional pedestrian crossings over the main road |
| | strongly agree |
294 |
|
24.8% |
| | agree |
531 |
|
44.8% |
| | disagree |
324 |
|
27.4% |
| | strongly disagree |
35 |
|
3.0% |
| | answered by 1184 people, 94.2% of respondents |
| 8.04: Walking should be encouraged along the public footpaths in the village by better surfacing, signs and accessibility |
| | strongly agree |
340 |
|
29.1% |
| | agree |
677 |
|
58.0% |
| | disagree |
129 |
|
11.0% |
| | strongly disagree |
22 |
|
1.9% |
| | answered by 1168 people, 92.9% of respondents |
| 8.05: Overhanging hedges are a nuisance when I am walking in the village |
| | strongly agree |
391 |
|
33.2% |
| | agree |
458 |
|
38.9% |
| | disagree |
293 |
|
24.9% |
| | strongly disagree |
34 |
|
2.9% |
| | answered by 1176 people, 93.6% of respondents |
9.0: Economy |
| 9.01: Would you use a web-based business directory to find out about local businesses? |
| | yes |
578 |
|
51.2% |
| | no |
552 |
|
48.8% |
| | answered by 1130 people, 89.9% of respondents |
| 9.02: It is important that there is a Post Office in Long Ashton |
| | strongly agree |
1044 |
|
85.1% |
| | agree |
167 |
|
13.6% |
| | disagree |
13 |
|
1.1% |
| | strongly disagree |
3 |
|
0.2% |
| | answered by 1227 people, 97.6% of respondents |
| 9.03: There should be more jobs in the village to reduce traffic |
| | strongly agree |
305 |
|
27.2% |
| | agree |
492 |
|
43.9% |
| | disagree |
283 |
|
25.2% |
| | strongly disagree |
41 |
|
3.7% |
| | answered by 1121 people, 89.2% of respondents |
| 9.04: Existing businesses and shops should be retained |
| | strongly agree |
705 |
|
57.9% |
| | agree |
495 |
|
40.7% |
| | disagree |
16 |
|
1.3% |
| | strongly disagree |
1 |
|
0.1% |
| | answered by 1217 people, 96.8% of respondents |
| 9.05: There should be more sites for businesses and shops |
| | strongly agree |
293 |
|
25.3% |
| | agree |
527 |
|
45.4% |
| | disagree |
291 |
|
25.1% |
| | strongly disagree |
49 |
|
4.2% |
| | answered by 1160 people, 92.3% of respondents |
| 9.06: It would be worth spending more on local businesses to encourage them |
| | strongly agree |
301 |
|
26.3% |
| | agree |
656 |
|
57.3% |
| | disagree |
161 |
|
14.1% |
| | strongly disagree |
27 |
|
2.4% |
| | answered by 1145 people, 91.1% of respondents |
| 9.07: There should be more accommodation for visitors in the village, e.g. bed and breakfast / hotel / self catering |
| | strongly agree |
170 |
|
15.1% |
| | agree |
471 |
|
41.7% |
| | disagree |
408 |
|
36.1% |
| | strongly disagree |
80 |
|
7.1% |
| | answered by 1129 people, 89.8% of respondents |
| 9.08: Do you work from home (full or part time)? |
| | yes |
203 |
|
17.6% |
| | no |
953 |
|
