Section Seven

Data

Table 1 - OPEN DAY FEEDBACK (26/06/04)

Transport Challenges

Junction of Abbey Road and Marlow Road- mirror to see traffic coming from Bourne End.
Speed limit restrictions on School Lane (whole length of) please. (x2)
Re-surfacing Marlow by pass with quiet asphalt.
The size of Marlow road is a disgrace.
Too much traffic on A4155. (x6)
A zebra crossing on the main road at the end of Wendover road a good idea. (x3)
Greater encouragement for cyclists to use cycle path between Coldmoorholme Lane and Marlow by-pass.
Traffic management.
Traffic speed to Marlow.
More cycle routes.
Traffic speed near school and near Well End.
Traffic calming instead of traffic lights in Bourne End –this would prevent traffic build up.
Upgrade footpath to cycle way from Queens Head to Volvo Bridge. (x3)
Footpaths along A4155 on both sides of the road please.
Noise pollution A404 by –pass –solution build up bund barrier or plant trees. (x8)
Noise pollution on A404 – solution resurface road with special ‘quiet’ tarmac. (x3)
When approaching La Farge from Marlow a warning of queuing traffic would be helpful.
Re-routing entrance to school lane near La Farge to improve cyclist and pedestrian safety.
Maintain footpaths parallel to Marlow by pass and towards Pump Lane North across Wood Barn Farm Land.
Speed limit on Elm Lane please-to Vineyard Drive at least.
Speed limit in Elm Lane also showing right of way on Hill in Chapman Lane.
Limit speed on main road.
Pedestrian crossing good idea.
Improve vision in Pump Lane North rapidly becoming single-track road where all elms encroach.
Speed and density of traffic on the Marlow Road a major problem. At times the road is barely crossable. (x4)
Excessive use of Sheepridge lane by very large artics (e.g. Mould). (x3)

Social Values

Very helpful and good rapport with Little Marlow parish council, approachability, and visibility. (x2)
The parish of Little Marlow is a great place to live; excellent that the parish council listens to our concerns. (x3)
Community spirit. (x2)
Abbotsbrook hall facility. (x2)
Good community spirit and good facilities at Abbotsbrook Hall and Pavilion.
Social club for people with special needs – 16 years upwards with supervision.
Residents Association.
Population (well- mixed).
Friendly neighbourhood.
The church and its environs. (x8)
School.
Play school.
Church. (x3)
Pavilion improvements especially the community office. (x3)

Social Challenges

We would like a local history group to research the history of the parish. (x4)
Litter, Spade oak car park thefts from cars.
Lack of park of police presence.
More events in addition to annual fair? Perhaps a quiz night help increase funds?
Easier access to police i.e. why do we have to go through to Kidderminster when we need help in Little Marlow? (x2)
More police presence. (x2)
Fisherman’s car park for anglers only sign been removed, causing speeding traffic through village also dumping of rubbish. (x2)
Need more council / HA houses – rented  houses do not help. (x3)
Volunteers to help recreational upgrade facilities i.e. Abbotsbrook Hall.
Motivate under 50’s to take more active part in village life i.e. joining committee's. (x2)
Drug dealing in Fisherman’s car park –increase traffic through Little Marlow. (x3)
Do not move Marlow Football pitch to Little Marlow. (x15)
More police presence- greater conspicuous police presence. (x9)
Youngsters need social clubs with leaders to steer them form vandalism etc. (x3) 

Economic Challenges

No more office space needed in this area. (x3)
We do not want Emmett's Farm turning into an industrial estate. (x2)
Need to prevent eastward sprawl of Marlow town. (x4)
Increase fees for rental at Abbotsbrook for private hire (parties).
Affordable housing in locality. (x 5)
No unauthorised use of land or buildings when charge of use is required.
Any new office developments in the area must have sufficient car parking on site for their employees so that they don’t use local residential areas all day.

Economic Values

Farm shop is a great boon for the village. (x 10)
River access.
Local amenities school and transport links.
Pubs.
Tourism.
Wye Valley Volunteers.
Easy access to major road networks.

Environmental Challenges

Protect the lake area. (x3)
Pumping of water at sewerage works lowers water table resulting in Lake by Westhorpe Park being completely dry. No fish.  No ducks.
Japanese knotweed (taking over opp. Spade Oak pub).
Screen electricity sub-station in Coldmoorholme Lane.
Noise pollution from Jet Ski’s and motor cross and motor cross at Westhorpe and Flackwell Heath (Jet Ski’s can be heard 2 miles away at times)  (x 7)
CCTV camera in Cul de Sac in Pump Lane North to reduce or eliminate tipping.
Too much litter no adequate clearance.
Over population of rabbits –can this be addressed in some way? (x4)

Environmental Values

The walk along river is wonderful a pity there is not any free fishing for the youngsters of the area.
Good footpath network.
Cut grass verges in Pump Lane North and Monkton Lane outside bird breeding season.
Pumping of water by Thames has now virtually stopped.
Spade Oak lake nature reserve.
Path networks.
Beechwoods.
AONB.
River Thames.
The village is an area of tranquillity between the urban spreads of Bourne End and Marlow – lets keep it that way. (x11)
Rural aspects despite busy through road.
I very much appreciates the lane/access from the Queens Head to Westhorpe- it is a rural delight. (x2)
Rural footpaths. (x2)
We need more local control of planning, especially on major schemes from High Wycombe to Little Marlow.
The rural surrounding and mixed environment. (x3)
Overhead power lines provide rest sites for birds.

Table 2  - LITTLE MARLOW FETE FEEDBACK (30/08/04)

Dog waste bin by Spade Oak.
More 30 MPH signs (and kept to).
Speed limits to help children cross the road.
Speed limits in Winchbottom Lane.
Lower Speed limit on main road.
20 MPH limit throughout the Conservation area and the adjacent parts of A4155.
New sign for cemetery visible to general public.
Better sign for cemetery.
More footpaths.
Footpath on Fern Lane side of the road plus crossing facility.
Better Cycle Track (i.e all on one side of road) to Marlow. Dangerous at Kings Head junct.
Safety at night at the level crossing at Coldmoorholme lane.
Lighting at Level crossing.
Ban Power Cruisers with Sea Hulls.
More lighting along main road.
Lighting at the end of Fern Lane.
Better Public Transport.
More Public transport + buses on Saturdays and earlier & later i.e. for days out or work.
Square of concrete around bus stop at bottom of Winchbottom Lane.
Mobile shop.
Mobile shop for food etc.
Ice Cream van up Fern Lane
More on foot facilities.
More recycling facilities in the village ( i.e Plastic bottles, newspaper & tin foil).
Re-cycle bins.
No to the football stadium.
No to additional housing in The County Park.
Do not need football pitch or housing estate.
More houses in and around Little Marlow.
No to development at Westhorpe Site - once it starts it will spread.
No to football stadium.
Leave Little Marlow the way it is. That’s why I live here. + 1 x I agree.
Little Marlow Parish name changed to ‘Little Marlow & Well End’.

 Table 3 - FEEDBACK FROM QUESTIONNAIRE

 We received 105 replies to the questionnaire delivered by hand to the 574 dwellings in the Parish. The response was just over 18% and may well be considered excellent when viewed in the light of a recent Wycombe District Council questionnaire, which elicited 159 responses from a 63,000 distribution.

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