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Parish Plan

Introduction

Village Plans are intended to help local communities have a greater say in local affairs and provide an opportunity for parishioners to identify their vision for the area.

The Action Plan contains actions to address the needs of the community identified in the village questionnaire.

Action Plans are a means of identifying, addressing and implementing initiatives and require regular monitoring to check that objectives have been met and to allow new issues to be considered.

About Sutton-in-Craven

Sutton-in-Craven is sited on the southern edge of the Airedale valley, on a shallow terrace where Sutton Beck combines with Holme Beck before joining the River Aire.

It is approximately equidistant between the towns of Skipton and Keighley.

The reason for the initial settlement is not clear but the area was excellent for farming and natural springs could be found around Sutton.

Sutton is first mentioned in the Domesday Book, dated 1086, where it states that the land of Sutton and the surrounding area belonged to the crown. In the years after 1086 the land was given away/sold to a Norman Knight called Robert de Romille by William. Later the land was passed onto Edmund de Boyvill and then from him to Adam de Copley. Clearly there must have been a strong Norman presence and influence around Sutton.

Farming was the main occupation until the mid 18th century – The Industrial Revolution! This brought big changes to Sutton especially when the Leeds Liverpool canal passed through in 1773 and the railway in 1846. The percentage of people living off the land dramatically declined and most people now earned their living working in the mills that had sprung up over the area. The main mill in Sutton was located just behind Crofters Mill development, where the Silent Night building used to be. This area of Sutton has some of the oldest buildings which used to house many mill workers and their families.

The village expanded in the 19th Century as an industrial mill town.

The Park is of pivotal importance in the village. Like a village green, it has many key community buildings on its fringe notably the church, primary schools, mill and a pub.

Housing

At present there are approximately 1,488 houses in Sutton-in-Craven. The latest housing development, Crofters Mill, now contains 53 houses. In 2001 the population stood at 3,480 and is ever increasing.

From the questionnaire the questions and responses are as follows:

Is there anyone in your household who, in the next few years, might need affordable or sheltered housing?

Affordable Housing

Sheltered Housing

If you are unable to move to accommodation of the type you need, is this because of Price, Lack of suitable housing to buy, Lack of local authority housing, Lack of other rented accommodation?

Price	60	Lack of suitable housing to buy	29
Lack of local authority housing	13	Lack of other rented accommodation	29

What type of housing would you like to see in the village?

Stone	295	Pebble Dashing	25
Slate Roofs	132	In keeping with surroundings	74

Where in your opinion is a suitable location for new housing?

Greenroyd Mills	54	Woodturners	82	Sand Park	5
Sutton Lane	11	Alvic Field	85	Manse Way	8
The Acres	3	Harper Grove	3	No More	93

The general feeling was that any future development should be designed to conserve and, where possible, enhance the rural character of the village.
Any developer needs to take account of traditional materials used in the vicinity, and to choose those which complement the location, size and style of any proposed development or conversion.

Older properties are built in local stone. New development should be required to use a stone which complements the local style.

Many original features can be incorporated by developers into the design of new properties.

House owners wishing to convert, extend, renovate or modernise their homes should be encouraged to use local detailing and adopt a sympathetic and cohesive approach in relation to the existing house and neighbouring village properties.

Action Points

• Retain village identity

• Provide some affordable housing

• Provide some sheltered housing

• Build more homes to keep families in the village

• Take the infrastructure of village into account before any further development is considered

• Ask the Council for future development to take into account traditional materials used in the local area

• Build on the Greenroyd Mills site, Alvic Field and Thompson Wood Yard only

• House owners wishing to convert and extend should be encouraged to use local materials and designs compatible with

original and adjacent buildings

Education

Sutton-in-Craven has a Church of England Primary School and a Community Primary School within the village which cater for 4 -11 year olds.

There has been a school within the village for at least 100 years and it has always been an integral part of village life. The current board of governors on both schools is made up of teachers, parents and councillors who show a keen interest in the successful future of the schools. There are currently 87 children at the Church of England school and 172 children at the Community primary.

There are a number of playgroups which include: Tommy Tots pre-school, Holme Garth nursery, Baptist Church pre-school and a Mother and Toddler group held at the Pavilion on Friday mornings.

Classes, clubs and organisations currently held in the village Hall include Line Dancing, Old Time Dancing, Weight Watchers, Health Wise, Art Club, Indoor Bowling, Flower Club, Mothers Union, Sutton Amateurs and the Allotment exhibition.

The main feedback from the questionnaire is that people are not clear what is already provided within the village and would like more information. There were several requests for after school and holiday clubs particularly for the 11-16 year olds. There is a demand for a variety of Adult courses to be provided. For example:-

• Art classes
• Keep fit classes
• Adult Sports
• Language classes
• Computer classes
• Craft classes
• Gym classes

From the questionnaire the questions and responses are as follows:

Is the existing pre-school, school and adult education provision in the village adequate?

Pre-school	Yes	295	No	30
School	Yes	302	No	24
Adult	Yes	230	No	91

Further comments included:

Pre-school attached to the two primary schools	21
Larger primary schools	6
Smaller classes	4
To combine primary schools	2
Community Primary OFSTED worrying	6

Action Points

• Improve the communication on what classes and groups are held in the village

• Emphasise courses available South Craven School

• Provide more to do for the youth of the village

• Look into providing more adult education and evening classes

Local Countryside and Environment

Sutton-in-Craven is situated close to open countryside. The countryside and environment are an important and much appreciated aspect of the village. People enjoy the many walks and spectacular views.

From the questionnaire the questions and responses are as follows:

1. Can you follow the footpaths and bridle ways in the village without much difficulty?

119

Yes

219

Don't Know

The difficulties were mainly caused by poorly signposted paths, some of which are quite overgrown. Many people commented that they don’t know where the paths are and would find a map or leaflet useful.

2. Would you like to see a map of the village and public footpaths publicised in a leaflet?

Yes

357

Don't Know

3. What do you think could be done with lanes and paths to make the countryside better?

Dog Fouling Bins

Very Important

363

Worth Doing

Not Necessary

Signpost Paths and Bridle-ways

Very Important

117

Worth Doing

272

Not Necessary

Signposts for local amenities and areas of interest

Very Important

Worth Doing

246

Not Necessary

People felt very strongly about the amount of dog fouling and the lack of dog bins. There was a general feeling of annoyance with dog owners who do not clean up after their dogs.

Several areas in and around the village were felt to be in need of cleaning up including the Alvic Field, Sand Park, Woodturners, Gattering Lane, Toilet Block, Bus Shelters, The Beck, North Road and Greenroyd Mills. It was also felt that the War Memorial needed cleaning.

There was considerable reference to the amount of litter and the lack of litter bins around the village. Whilst most people want the litter cleaned up they felt that the emphasis should be on teaching people not to drop litter in the first place.

4. Have you ever been flooded?

348

Yes

Measures suggested to prevent flooding included: Early flood warnings, Flood defence item collections point, Raising the beck walls, Regular maintenance of the beck and removing obstacles, Keeping the grates and gutters clear, Limiting the number of houses built and not building on flood plains.

Action Points

• Provide dog fouling bins around the village

• Provide more litter bins

• Improve signposting of footpaths around the village

• Provide a map or leaflet of walks around the village

• Provide sign posts for local amenities and areas of interest

• Put up signs to encourage dog walkers to take their dogs' waste home

• Clean up the War Memorial

• Regularly maintain footpaths

• Clear beck of obstacles

• Keep grates and gutters clear

Environment and Services

This section covered a wide range of services which are provided in the village, such as pavement cleaning and refuse collection.

A lot of people are far from happy with certain aspects of the services provided. Only refuse collection and recycling facilities are felt to be good, with road maintenance, road cleaning, pavement maintenance and street lighting classed as reasonable.

All the other services were regarded as poor.

From the questionnaire the questions and responses are as follows:

1. What is your opinion of the following services in the village?

Refuse Collection

Good

335

Reasonable

Poor

Don't Know

Recycling Facilities

Good

151

Reasonable

116

Poor

128

Don't Know

Provision of Litter Bins

Good

Reasonable

148

Poor

183

Don't Know

Provision of Dog Bins

Good

Reasonable

110

Poor

223

Don't Know

Road Maintenance

Good

Reasonable

218

Poor

134

Don't Know

Road Cleaning

Good

Reasonable

118

Poor

142

Don't Know

Pavement Maintenance

Good

Reasonable

206

Poor

153

Don't Know

Pavement Cleaning

Good

Reasonable

150

Poor

218

Don't Know

Street Lighting

Good

162

Reasonable

201

Poor

Don't Know

Bus Shelters

Good

134

Reasonable

165

Poor

Don't Know

The questionnaire also asked residents what other services they feel the village needs. The main responses were based around the subject of recycling and many people requested blue recycle bins. A wider range of recycling facilities was also requested with clothing and plastic being materials that they would like to see being dealt with. Pavement cleaning was another area of concern and people would like to see them cleaned more often.

More litter bins and dog fouling bins are wanted around the village with the ones we do have being emptied more regularly. There is a strong request for fines and penalties for dropping litter and dog fouling.

Many people commented on dangerous unmade roads. It was noted that there are no toilet facilities in the village when the park closes early during the winter months. A supply of water to the allotments was called for. Several people feel a stronger Police and Dog Warden presence in the community would be a huge benefit.

Further requests include a cash point, more seating in the village, more shops, bus timetables at the bus stops and more lighting along Sutton Lane.

Action Points

• Provide more litter bins

• Provide more dog fouling bins

• Empty bins more regularly

• Improve pavement maintenance and cleaning

• Provide better recycling facilities - plastics, clothes

• Provide better lighting on Sutton lane

• Educate people to pick up litter and dog waste

• Issue fines and penalties for litter and dog fouling

• Supply water to allotments

• Work to provide more foot patrol officers for the village

• Improve cleanliness of the bus shelters

Transport and Highways

The questionnaire asked people for their opinions about various transport and highways issues. The responses were as follows:

Speed Reduction

Very Important

Worth Doing

246

Not Necessary

Road/ Pedestrian Safety

Very Important

Worth Doing

246

Not Necessary

Parking Provision

Very Important

Worth Doing

246

Not Necessary

People felt very strongly about this section of the questionnaire. Speed reduction measures were regarded as being an important issue. Many residents would like cameras or flashing speed restrictions signs installed. A large number want a 20 mph limit throughout the village and more speed bumps installed along the High Street, Gordon Street, Park Avenue and Bridge Road. A number of people suggested that Sutton should become a one-way system. The chief concern identified is an urgent need to stop cars from speeding.

Road and Pedestrian Safety was another area which residents felt strongly about. Individuals felt a Pelican Crossing is needed on Home Bridge and Main Street opposite the C. E. School. A lollypop attendant was also requested for the C. E. School. A number of people suggested a mini roundabout should be placed near the Bull, parking on pavements should be banned and a Zebra Crossing should be placed between the Post Office and the chemist shop. Again, concerns were raised about the speed of traffic along the streets especially coming down the Ellers and along Main Street.

Resident parking is an issue of concern within the village. There is a demand for parking along the Main Street, Ellers Road and West Lane. It was felt that Main Street was very bad on Sundays with cars parked on both sides causing major problems. It was suggested people attending football games in the Park should park in the Baptist Church car park. There was considerable concern about the dangers caused by vehicles parking on pavements which forces pedestrians, particularly with pushchair's, to walk in the road. Several suggestions were made of areas which could be used for car parks which included: Greenroyd Mills, Alvic field, part of the Park, Toilet block and the Sand Park. There was a strong wish to see resident permit parking and more yellow lines around the village. A request was made for more garages to be provided. Many people felt pavements need to be installed particularly on Sutton Lane and the High Street.

Action Points

• Install speed cameras

• Provide more off road parking

• Provide pelican crossings on Holme Lane and Main Street opposite the school

• Prevent cars parking on pavements

• Install traffic calming measures

• Provide flashing restriction signs

• Enforce the speed measures already in place

• Install a Zebra crossing between Post Office and Chemist

• Install road bumps/traffic calming on Gordon Street, Park Avenue, Ellers Road, High Street and Bridge Road

• Impose a one way system around village

• Construct a mini Roundabout near the Bull

• Provide more garages

• Install pavements on Sutton Lane and High Street

Information and Communication

Residents felt that the provision of information was mainly good or reasonable. Communication has come through strongly as being an important factor which can affect all aspects of village life.

At present there is a Parish Council notice board at the entrance to the Park and one at the entrance to Manse Way. Both the Baptist Church and the Village Hall has its own notice board. Another notice board is situated near the old toilet block. A village newsletter is produced and circulated by the Village Committee four times a year containing village articles, up and coming events and local advertisements. The main methods of communication are posters in shops and articles and adverts in the Keighley News and Craven Herald.

The main suggestions for finding out information on the village were:

• Regular village newsletter

• Village web site

• Local papers

• Calendar of events and notices on the notice board, which needs to be regularly updated

• Pamphlets and leaflets through the door

• Notices in shop windows

• More notices in the Post Office

• Word of Mouth

• Monthly magazine

• Publish the Parish Minutes on the Web

Communication is of primary importance in involving the residents in the activities and life of the village.

Action Points

• Look into the possibility of a more regular newsletter

• Publish Parish Minutes

• Provide larger notice boards

• Ensure information displayed on notice boards is of current interest

Economy

Although a few businesses have disappeared, Sutton-in-Craven still has many flourishing businesses. These include three pubs, two village stores, a Post Office, a chemist, a garage/coal merchant, a body repair workshop, a takeaway, a cafe/takeaway, a chip shop, a tea room, two hairdressers, a double glazing firm, builders, roofers, painters and decorators, carpenters, plumbers and gardeners.

On the questionnaire the people of Sutton-in-Craven were asked what can be done to support existing businesses. Suggestions included car parking to encourage people to stop and use the shops, better signposting to promote the businesses, lower rates, install a cash machine, provide free advertising opportunities and support and maintain notice boards.

The businesses are seen as part of the community and people would not like to lose any more. They would like the businesses to take a greater role in community life by sponsoring events. In order to help promote the businesses, and to encourage people to use them, it was suggested that a directory of local businesses and what they have to offer should be compiled and distributed around the village and surrounding area.

On being asked what could be done to develop more employment opportunities in Sutton-in-Craven, people responded by suggesting that the mill be developed for business.

There were several suggestions of new businesses which people would like to see within the village: a mini supermarket particularly up the High Street, a craft centre and a hardware store.

Many people felt that land already being used for employment should be retained for that purpose and that no further land in the village should be designated for commercial usage. There was a wish to improve the economy by maintaining local employment and shops, which also helps to reduce unnecessary travel.

Many suggested advertising local job opportunities on the village notice boards and in the shops.

Lots of people knew that Sutton-in-Craven has its own web site www.sutton-in-craven.org.uk and for those of you that did not . . . you do now!

Action Points

• Emphasise 'use it, don't lose it'

• Encourage businesses to participate in local events and provide sponsorship etc

• Compile a directory of local businesses and what they have to offer

• Welcome local businesses with lower rates, to bring more employment

• Promote and advertise businesses more

• Provide off road parking

• Involve businesses in the village web site either through adverts or links to their own web sites

• Erect Signposts to show location of businesses

• Discourage vandalism

• Include a job section on the web site to inform local people of opportunities

• Advertise jobs in local shops

• Advertise jobs on notice boards

• Promote the village to bring in more trade

Social Activities

Social activities within the village of Sutton-in-Craven include:

• Line Dancing

• Bowling Club

• A Tea Dance

• Cricket Club

• Ballroom Dancing

• Football Club

• Art Club

• Sutton Amateurs

• Live entertainment on an occasional basis

• Girls' Brigade

• Children's discos 5-11 years

• Flower Club

There is also a large community Bonfire held on 5th November, a Fun Day held on Fathers Day, A children's Christmas Disco and a visit by Santa Claus around the village every year. The Village Committee organise these events and they are extremely well attended by people from the village and surrounding areas.

However, people still wanted to see other social activities. The most popular suggestions were:

• Cinema

• Guest Speakers

• Brownies

• Cubs

• Scouts

• Disco's for all ages

• Dance Classes

• Theme Evenings

• Pensioner's Party

• Gymnastics

• Keep Fit

• Running Club

• Snooker

• Children's Club

People were asked if they were willing to organise and support social activities and encouragingly a few people put their names forward.

There was an overwhelming support for providing a meeting place for the youth of the village.

• The Village Hall

• Park

• Park Pavilion

• Old Toilet Block

• Alvic Field

• Thompsons' Field

• Greenroyd Mill

• Senior Citizens' Centre

• The Two Schools

• The Baptist Church

• The Cricket Clubhouse

Action Points

• Organise more village social events for all ages

• Provide a Youth Centre

• Encourage more people to attend events

Sports Facilities

There were many sports facilities that people would like to see within the village with some suggestions being more realistic than others. The most popular were as follows:

• Skate Board Park

• Cycling Circuit

• Gym

• Swimming Baths

• Tennis Courts

• Changing Rooms within the Park

• Playing Fields other than that in the Park

Comments were made that more people should be using the existing facilities and that if new facilities were provided they might be vandalised as the existing ones have been.

The existing sports facilities are felt to be generally good. Suggested improvements are as follows:

• Longer opening hours of the Pavilion Cafe

• The All Weather Pitch to be open all hours

• More seating

• An adventure playground for older children

• Remove the roundabout as it is dangerous

Asked if it was good idea to put lighting in the park, the response was as follows:

126

Yes

272

The people in support suggested it would be a good security measure and encourage better use of the parks facilities such as the Bowling Green and the All Weather Pitch and keep youths off the streets. Those against the measure were mainly concerned about vandalism and unsociable behaviour.

When asked if the park had lights installed should opening hours in the non-summer months be extended the results were:

205

Yes

143

Individual residents commented that lighting the park would encourage children to be out on winter nights and to keep later bedtimes.

Action Points

• Encourage use of existing facilities

• Provide lighting in the Park

• Provide a Park Warden

• Provide new sports facilities

• Refurbish children's playground

Asked for suggestions on how the 2012 Centenary of the Park should be celebrated a wide range of responses was received and the overall picture was a combination of the suggestions below:

• Live local bands

• Proms in the Park

• Village Olympics

• History of Sutton performed by the schools

• Theme fate

• Grand picnic

• Fireworks display

• Fairground

• Fun Day

• Gala

• Festival

• Village clean up

• Souvenirs

• Commemorative monument

And Finally . . .

The residents were asked what they liked about living in Sutton-in-Craven. The list was long and varied but one thing which people liked was the friendly people in the village and the sense of a strong community. Other things were the peace and quiet of the area, the surrounding countryside and views, the local walks, the good shops, the Village Hall, the good committees, the excellent Park, the pubs, good schools and a lovely church. Sutton retains a sense of village life whilst providing ready access by road and rail to the surrounding towns and cities. The location and sense of community creates a pleasant atmosphere and people on the whole feel safe in the village. Many people have lived in the village all their lives.

However, when asked what they did not like about living in Sutton-in-Craven the residents had an equally long list. The main things which people did not like were unsociable behaviour, heavy and speeding traffic passing through the village and inconsiderate parking. Apart from road, traffic and behaviour issues, other areas of dislike were the amount of vandalism taking place in the village, the lack of activities for teenagers, the amount of dog fouling and litter around the village, the lack of litter and dog fouling bins, fly tipping, the lack of Police presence, no bus to the top of the High Street, the BD20 post code, not enough shops, the state of the footpaths and not having a train station nearer than Steeton. Some people commented that there wasn't anything about the village that they did not like.

Your Comments

•	Development of Greenroyd Mill should be the last housing development in the village as the sewerage and
	water systems must be stretched to the limit.

•	I have lived here for 8 years and have loved every minute.

•	The industrialisation of the Aire Valley is clearly destroying the South Craven Area generally. Whilst this has
	a more direct effect on Cross Hills, Kildwick etc. Sutton will be eventually consumed into this urban sprawl.

•	It's the 21st Century we pay high rates for the village. It's disgusting the roads unadopted are not made up.
	I will go to my Local M.P. because it is a health hazard.

•	Over development adds strain to existing infrastructure - please limit number of new residences.
	Sutton Mill could add around 70 cars to the village.

•	Dog mess, Joy racers.

•	I would estimate that 50mph is common on Holme Lane to the Black Bull, the Ellers and Main Street outside
	the C. E. School, usually when people travel to and from work or by young males at other times (particularly in the summer). I've also noticed the use of mini-motorbikes, small petrol powered scooters by people too young to use them on the roads and who also use them on footpaths. Use of the Woodland Trust Land by trials motorbikes. Main times of use are school holidays or weekends in summer. I have reported this to the police in Cross Hills - it still seems to happen, but will monitor this during 2006.

•	At the top of the High Street where all the roads meet (Ellers etc) people coming from the Ellers, Hall Close
	tend to look right towards the pub and just pull out. We need a look left sign as there have been several near misses of cars nearly hitting pedestrians, wheelie bins, parked cars, delivery vans etc. Where it would go goodness knows?

•	What clout does the Parish Council have? As voters we have very little say if any on the changes that occur.

•	As I have already implied, I have concerns that since the park signs went up prohibiting cycling there is
	nowhere safe for children 5 - 12 years approx to both enjoy their bikes and gain confidence on them. As a parent I would not allow my children to bike on our roads. Could the Schools organise cycling proficiency lessons in their playgrounds with local police? This happened when I was at school and was valuable.

•	We have concerns that the infrastructure and character of the village may be damaged by new housing.
	The traffic situation could also be a problem.

•	This being the 21st Century, we think the condition of many streets in Sutton is a disgrace. ie. Holmebridge
	Area, King Edward Street, Eastfield Place and Surrounding Areas. Pavements in Sutton are a dangerous disgrace. No improvements in Years!!

•	Too many new large houses - a drain on facilities e.g. sewerage. Not enough houses for young people -
	'affordable' meaning getting a mortgage. Since average salary is £12,000 - £15,000 then 'affordable housing is £40,500! Alternatively more Council Housing is needed.

•	Help people to park outside their own homes but not on the footpaths there is too much of that going on
	that's why the footpaths are bad.

•	Need station at Kildwick, bridge tunnel over railway, own street cleaner, need a drive on recycling,
	more housing will bring more traffic problems e.g. Station Road. The use of the Ellers as a thorough road is becoming a serious problem.

•	My children enjoy riding their bicycles but I do not feel the roads are safe enough. It would be good if they
	could cycle on the paths in the park - with my supervision.

•	We get a lot of walkers and the Park fetches folks in.

•	The attitude of young ones intimidating people. Shouting, swearing if you say anything you just get verbal
	abuse, they don't know the meaning of respect.

•	We would like the police to be more obvious in the village - we have never seen the community officer on
	the streets at night. We would like to see drinking on the streets stopped, and no drinking of alcohol in the Park upheld. (Too many cans left around the village and sweet/bar wrappers)

•	I would like to see somewhere for people with wheelchairs and mobility scooters to cross safely. At the
	moment I have to go from Manor Way down to Bridge Road ( I can not get through the gate at the bottom of the Park) up Gordon Street and in through the main gates.

•	The lack of affordable housing for villagers who have been born in Sutton or lived here for years. The growth
	of companies, landlords etc. buying houses that are then taken out of the market meaning that there are now less and less houses for locals to buy. These are often rented out to undesirables who then created problems for everyone else. Why are pensioners' houses built up hills on the outskirts of the village?

•	The most important item to be addressed should be the provision of a footpath on Sutton Lane. The number
	of times I see young mothers pushing prams and leading toddlers on this busy stretch of road is quite frightening, I feel that only a serious accident will spur something to be done and surely it is not an impossible task.

•	All unmade roads should be made up and all drains cleaned out.

•	Who attends about unlit street lights on during the day? Why only pensioners in sheltered complexes
	receive extra services.

•	Unfortunately trouble and ill-feeling can be caused at events at the Village Hall when there is raucous music
	played inside the building and inconsiderate car-parking outside.

•	The village has the ability to compare to the likes of other scenic, pretty villages such as Farnhill, Embsay
	or Addingham. Sutton is not portraying the way it looks to its advantage, and opportunity missed.

•	The traffic calming measure at the bottom of Park Avenue is not working. Cars do not keep to 20 mph,
	they go through the narrow bit like a cork out of a bottle.

•	Would like to see higher profile of Police.

•	Would it be possible to have the names and addresses of Sutton Parish Councillors posted on local notice
	boards as most are unknown to me.

•	The Old toilets to be removed and an attractive colourful area with seats be developed - forget the idea of
	being used as a Youth Club it is between two public houses and a private residence.

•	Use Bridge Street to create a one way system with the Main Street. Restrict parking in both roads either to
	one side only or timed parts of the day or residents of these roads only.

•	A-Z directory of services & annual events e.g. Child minders, Local businesses, Schools.

•	Number of people who live outside the village boundaries but work consistently to the benefit of the community.

•	Better Policing and Traffic Management.

•	Groups of Youths in Park at night. The fact that existing gardens and land is being turned into housing
	"plots" when they are clearly too small - gardens should be left as gardens.

•	The volume of traffic that passes through the village to get to other places e.g. Oakworth thus avoiding
	Keighley has increased dramatically since I moved in here 6 years ago. Ellers Road is used for this purpose. I see people that I work with using it to get to and from work because they save time by avoiding Keighley. Our road is extremely dangerous for anyone that is on foot. Even getting into my car can be dangerous because the road is too narrow in places.

•	Since the development of the Hall Estate and increasing traffic there from, and also a massive increase of
	vehicular traffic from the moors etc. down West Lane, the route Hall Drive > West Lane> High Street has become very difficult. When attempting to leave the Hall Estate we have two options: 1) North Avenue via narrow egress to West Lane, minimal visibility to right and left and speeding traffic down West Lane makes this very difficult. 2) Hall Drive > West Lane (+ thence to High Street). The Hall Drive >West Lane right turn is usually very difficult, as during most days vehicles large and small are parked on the left side of West Lane and necessitate us 'creeping' into the middle of the road - often risking collision with downward traffic - before being able to proceed. Parking should be banned for a distance on West Lane to obliterate this problem.

•	More bike lanes on roads. Allotments tidy up paths and dump behind as it is a danger to health.

•	The local youths who trash toilets, bus stops, drop litter etc. need sorting; all the locals know who they are.
	Who got prosecuted for destroying the toilets?

•	Congestion caused by cars parked in the village, by owners who have drives and garages (on the streets or
	avenues) making it more difficult to get out of the village (by car).

•	Would like Police surveillance or 'Wardens' to be about especially around 'Mischief Night' and Bonfire
	Night patrolling the streets. I have noted some vandalism. I would like a comprehensive list of information on the village Bus facilities, walks, medical, evening classes, village plan, societies etc.

•	Gattering Lane needs a lot of attention. Alvic field is a problem would it be possible to have Cross Hills Clinic
	and Library moved there giving more room for parking space. Use the bottom of the Baptist field for car parking for bowls and football matches.

•	We must be vigilant to ensure that the Health Centre receives its fair share of budgets to continue to give
	residents of South Craven the best possible service. This should start immediately - all money appears to be going to Skipton and North Craven. The return of the Chiropody service would be a start.

•	St Thomas Church is a lovely Church in the centre of the village, but is in urgent need of a big clean up in
	the church grounds especially along side all the walls where soil, leaves and litter are piled high. Very unsightly at wedding and funerals mainly. Perhaps the youths would enjoy getting stuck into a big clean up as they also seem to like spending their time there. Spring and summer needs most attention. Has a one way system been considered around the centre of the village to reduce the congestion. It is a one way system now on a first come first pass basis. When the mill is converted there will be a footpath to the left and right when you exit from the original gates opposite the Kings Arms, the one on the right needs to be continued over the beck and not take up road space because it will make it very narrow when cars are parked on the road opposite (outside the toilet block).

•	I would like access to a blue recycling wheelie bin which we pay a lot of council tax money for this service
	but don't get it! More action by the police about everyday matters and better response times when called. More regulations to ensure that any new build houses are in keeping with surroundings e.g. dressed stone next to punch faced stone not in keeping. Random walls next to pebble dashed are not in keeping. There must be some legislation.

•	The presence of the Community officer I feel has a good effect in the village. Building bridges and bonds with
	the young people especially in the village. I would also like to see more lighting on Gattering Lane and Wettings Lane.

•	Local Councillors need to remember that the village does not end at the Park. It goes up to Boundary
	Avenue and the Sheilings Estate. These areas tend to feel left out of Sutton.

Your Priorities

•	Road safety	- 129
•	Amount of litter	- 93
•	Dog fouling	- 85
•	Youth centre	- 79
•	Youth unsocial behaviour	- 40
•	Create affordable housing	- 36
•	Opportunities for youths	- 32
•	Improved parking	- 29
•	Maintenance of existing facilities	- 27
•	No more parking on pavements	- 23
•	Speeding Cars	- 20
•	Vandalism	- 18
•	Pavements required on Sutton Lane	- 18
•	Heavy traffic	- 18
•	More policing	- 15
•	No more housing	- 15
•	Maintaining Park	- 12
•	Lighting the Park	- 12
•	Recycling	- 12
•	Make use of Alvic field	- 11
•	Maintaining footpaths	- 11
•	Unmade roads	- 11
•	More crossings	- 10
•	Community and environment	- 9
•	Traffic calming	- 8
•	No more parking on pavements	- 7
•	Safety on High Street	- 7
•	Pavement maintenance	- 6
•	Infrastructure of the village	- 6
•	Cycle circuit and lanes	- 6
•	Swimming pool	- 5
•	Education	- 5
•	Sports club	- 5
•	Street cleaner	- 5
•	Community spirit	- 4
•	Continuation of committees	- 4
•	Keeping village identity	- 4
•	Maintaining the Beck	- 3
•	More shops	- 3
•	Sports clubs	- 3
•	Public rights of way	- 2
•	Warden	- 2
•	Ellers Road	- 2
•	Stop Flooding	- 2
•	Drugs	- 2
•	Pollution	- 2
•	Accommodation for the Elderly	- 2
•	Play areas	- 2
•	Local employment	- 2
•	Lower rates	- 2
•	Fly tipping	- 2
•	Information on amenities	- 1
•	Lighting on Mill Street	- 1
•	Unnecessary use of cars	- 1
•	Transport expansion	- 1
•	Community spirit	- 1
•	Police number for Cross Hills	- 1
•	Safe exit from Rosewood to Main Street	- 1
•	Removal of waste bin at top of High Street	- 1
•	Sign for Raspberry Place	- 1
•	Accessibility for wheelchairs and mobility scooters	- 1
•	Signs	- 1

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