Long Ashton Village

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I would like to see the co-op shut at 8 p.m. every night. This would stop yob element. Also a speed camera near the co-op would greatly reduce the speed of some motorists who clearly do not abide by the limit through the village. I would like to see more community spirit. I would like to see more Christmas decorations, a Christmas tree lit up where the children could gather on Christmas eve and make their last Christmas wishes and maybe the guides could sing carols etc. This village has lost its magic - lets get it back please.

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2.03: Traffic calming alwlays causes bottle-necks; enforcement and education are the ways forward. 2.07: The problem at Glebe Road has been exacerbated by the ill-placed school. Closing this would only move the problem elsewhere. There needs to be a proper connecting road between the A38 and A370 and Weston Road. 3.03: For whose benefit? 3.07 & 3.08: How can you compromise quality any further? Service is abysmal at best of times. We need to get VALUE FOR OUR MONEY! 3.10: Waiting areas need to be LIGHTED; most are in total darkness. Also the drain at the stop opposite Glebe Road needs clearing to prevent flooding. 3.12: I cycle a lot in the village. Major problem is the lack of courtesy and common sense displayed my MOST drivers. 5.01: Though delivered, it is always late - events on Thurs. Fri. or Sat. always get missed out because don't know about them until AFTER they have happened. 5.07/5.09: Each of these ideas has its pros and cons, and the degree of each will depend on the type of person the new resident is. It may be necessary to employ each on a trial and error basis to find which really works, but one thing is for certain, there needs to be clear, concise, relevant and TIMELY info. to help integrate - it's just like settling in to a new job. 7.03: Need to enforce the current rules esp. for those irresponsible dog owners. Also need more BINS. 7.02: Need to do something about the youths that hang around littering and abusing passers-by before ? 8.02: Pavements need to be widened for access reasons, and parking should be restricted esp. on the main road. 8.05: Not encountered problems. 9.03: Jobs in the village will create traffic! There has to be adequate traffic management plans for all new developments. 10.02: More annoyance than 'unsafe'. 10.04: Is there a service? 11.01/11.07: Facilities used by young people that cater to their interests is good, and will teach them skills, and provide the guidance they don't get at home. 11.08/11.10: Location would be an issue with these, though they would be good, as access would be paramount. 11.11/11.17: If dog mess is a problem, then enclose the pitch or prevent dog walking and enforce it - there are many other places to walk dogs, but need more poo bins. Something like a proper BMX track or skate park would help prevent the damage done in the woods by kids who build impromptu tracks and cause lots of damage, and put walkers and dogs at risk. Would also keep them off the streets, and give them an area they can call their own.

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Due to the rapid expansion of residential properties, we believe the surery should expand accordingly to cope with the obvious increase in patients using it in order to provide care at the necessary level. We do not believe that enough is being done to address the problem of anti-social behavious. Police presence is inadequate. d

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The young people around the shops can be intimidating. People should be made to clean up after their dogs, and not drop litter, i .e.respect the place in which they live, or at the least not mess it up for others.

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I felt unable to complete Sections 4 and 11. I would like to see an expansion of activities for sport and leisure and the community generally but Section 10 Nuisance Behaviour must be the first priority. It has been happening for a long time and still persists. it has affected the History Society - electricity vandalised leaving us in the dark for 20 minutes; caterers for a function harassed when delivering food for a private event; burning of the trees at the bowling green and missiles thrown over the hedge onto the bowling greenwhile play was in progress; dents in the walls of the comparatively new pavilion and regular harassment and damage; eggs thrown at members of the short mat bowling club and all over the carpet. general damage to the community buildings especially broken windows. Motor bikes ridden across the football pitch at high speed andangering children playing in the area. Blatant theft to be seen when shopping in the Co-op which could jeopardise our shopping facilities in the future. The fact that the Junior Football Club will not play on the local pitch due to dog mess is scandalous. At present a community park would suffer from the same problem in addition to vandalism. Thepolice have proved ineffective in dealing with these problems. Their response time is too long and people who report nuisance rarely feel satisfied with the action or non action against those responsible. I enjot living in Long Ashton and my only regret is that a few people are allowed to mar the pleasure of the majority. I don't want to see money wasted and people who have devoted a great deal of their time to the community disappointed.

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Q 2.03 speed cameras - not chicanes or road huumps. More frequent police patrols at evenings and weekends to prevent vandalism and intimidation.

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At time of originally completing this form I felt very safe in Long Ashton. Last night my partner was attcked outside Picolo's fish and pizza shop, and now I am reluctant to use the local shopping facilities. The incident occurred about 10:30 on Sat 25th November. We had been to Twickenham for the day and on our return the taxi dropped him at Picolo's while I continued home. He ordered the food, read the paper while waiting and on leavong someone acused him of laughing at his mate and punched him. He now has cut and swollen lips, and is understandably upset. We have not reported this incident to the police since he cannot give a description of the attackers. My partner is a placid, friendly personand although we had been drinkingthere is no way he would have provoked the attack.

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Parking is a worry as many white vans & builders ignore hazards such as parking within white lines on corners forcingdrivers to be on the wrong side of the road causing chaos! The police do not appear to be enforcing the law! Table tennis is good for youngsters to teach co-ordination & could be taken up at a youth club also many table tennis clubs open during one day a week and retired fit people enjoy this game playing mostly for fun.

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stop motor cyclists using the football field and children's play area. Somebody is going to get hurt

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The speed of the traffic through Long Ashton is fine but the sheer volume of it more of a problem. 3.02 (better public Transport prefered) There should be more shops located at hte nailsea end of the village,with adequate customer parking. Parking is problem at the current post office area. Further housing development should be prevented. police present more at night.

tagged with: housing nuisance behaviour parking police shops transport

Horse fouling of roads and footpaths should be strongly discouraged. Horse riders as well as dog owners should make every effort to clear up. Narrow roads outside Church House and the Angel cause terrible congestion. The pavements should be narrowed to encourage traffic flow. Church House users should use the car park - steps should be provided to ensure users' safety. Control the 'yobs' in the village who are intimidating, rude, use unlicensed motoprcylces on the road, ride without helmets, antagonise shopkeepers. Give them something to do is they are unemployed i.e. job creation of village amenities.

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