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What is a Village Plan and why does Cropredy have one?

The Village Plan and the Parish Council

The Village Plan Steering Group

Social and community issues

Sustainability and green issues

Buildings, new housing and planning

Village infrastructure

Traffic, parking and transportation

Closed items - Either completed or being dealt with by the Parish Council or other Cropredy

Contact us

Download the original plan and survey results

Useful links to related websites

What is a Village Plan and why does Cropredy have one?

A Community Led Plan

The Cropredy Village Plan is part of the nationwide initiative of Community Led Plans (CLPs) produced by all sorts of communities – from large cities to villages. CLPs are produced by and for communities, based on a detailed consultation, involving the whole community. They are intended to prompt action and influence external decision makers. All CLPs underpin a community's vision for itself across all aspects of social, environmental and economic life. They celebrate positive features and activities, highlight community needs and contain a detailed action plan to help the community meet those needs.

How the Village Plan was developed

Between September 2007 and April 2008 a consultation was held, inviting ideas and comments from the whole community. From these comments a questionnaire was produced and every household in Cropredy was invited to express their views by taking part in the survey. The survey results were presented at a public meeting and summarised in issue 1 of the Village Plan published in March 2009. The plan covers five key topics:

•  Social and community issues

•  Sustainability and green issues

•  Buildings, new housing and planning

•  Village infrastructure

•  Traffic, parking and transportation

Progress so far

Many of the agreed actions in the plan have been started, and some have been completed. Further details are summarised below under individual topic headings.

The Future for the Cropredy Village Plan

The Village Plan is not a finished piece of work. It is a flexible plan that will continue to develop, as some actions are achieved and other new issues emerge. An updated issue of the plan is scheduled to be published in March 2010. Many of the issues highlighted in the plan will continue to evolve over the next 15 to 20 years, and the plan will evolve to continue to set out the vision and strategic aims of the Cropredy community. The future development of the plan will always remain community led, and further consultations will be part of that process.

The Village Plan and the Parish Council

The Village Plan is a Parish Council initiative and has been fully adopted by them. The task of the Village Plan Steering Group (see below) is to support the Parish Council in moving forward all the strategic objectives contained in the Village Plan that are DELIVERABLE AND AFFORDABLE.

The Village Plan Steering Group

Members

Stuart Alexander — Chairman and Social & community issues

Simon Bright — Sustainability and green issues

Peter Croft — Traffic, parking and transportation

Val Goldsmith – Secretary

Paul Morley – Buildings, new housing and planning

Geoff Parratt – Village Infrastructure

Jo Samways - Buildings, new housing and planning

Roger Watkiss - Traffic, parking and transportation

Action Groups

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(last updated March 2010)

Social and community issues

Dog Fouling

Cherwell Dog Warden is monitoring. Prosecution will follow for persistent offenders

Vandalism, anti-social behaviour, nuisance caused by teenagers and effectiveness of Police Community Support Officers:

PCSO needs to be informed of any problems. A member of the Steering Group will shortly take over from the Parish Council Cropredy’s representation at the local Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG).

Sustainability and green issues

Recycling, renewable energy and preservation of wildlife environments:

Three target actions for 2010: Household battery recycling point; Seminar on green energy; Local wildlife group  

Buildings, new housing and planning

More housing, Affordable housing, Control of industrial expansion
All to be dealt with via response to the CDC Core Strategy Development Plan Consultation – deadline 19 April

Village infrastructure

Reduce power cuts:
A meeting between the Action Group and a representative of E.ON has taken place. Key points are:
•  The electricity supply network has enough capacity for Cropredy's future needs.
•  Reliability of supply has improved, but overhead lines are vulnerable to damage by birds, lightning etc.
•  An auto-reclose system restores supply within three seconds, if possible. If unsuccessful after five attempts, the supply is isolated for inspection.
•  The auto-reclose can adversely affect computers and other electrical/ electronic equipment.
•  Anyone heavily dependent on their computer should consider fitting and uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
•  Anyone with priority needs (disability/ medical reliance on electricity) can register with E.ON and will receive priority telephone response and support. Explanatory leaflets and registration forms are available from Cropredy Surgery or Geoff Parratt (750427).
•  Please report all faults, damage or dangerous situations to 0800 3281111

Improve mobile phone coverage
Action group is following up initial contacts with the five mobile phone operators and CDC.

Traffic, parking and transportation

Speeding
Illuminated speed signs: options being pursued. SpeedWatch voluntary scheme run by PCSO. Volunteers have been invited to come forward from the community – no response. May be run using volunteers from the Steering and Action Groups.

Parking and traffic problems at the School and other Cropredy locations
OCC has inspected the sites with Action Group members. Proposals are being worked on.

More frequent bus service to Banbury:
Action group investigating possibility of a better early morning and late afternoon service. Cherwell Dial a Ride could be an option for a low cost service to Banbury for those with mobility difficulties. Peter Croft is distributing information via village clubs and organisations.

Playground amenities
Parish Council in liaison with Mothers' Group to consider proposals and costings

Sports field amenities
All suggestions to be handled by the Sports and Social Club Committee

Retention of Cropredy Post Office
New Post Office will be at The Perfect Present

Village Hall facilities
Responsibility of Village Hall Committee. Many improvements in hand/ completed by Village Hall Committee, including:
•  New PA system
•  New screen and projector
•  New kitchen equipment
•  New hearing loop

Re-siting of Village Hall
Being reviewed by Village Hall Committee – time scale directionally 2015

Residential caravans
Site now closed, so action point removed

Protection from flooding
Being dealt with by Parish Council and Environment Agency. A bund to prevent flooding in the School area is under consideration.

Parish Council to employ someone to keep the roads and paths tidy:
Parish Council is not empowered to employ staff.  Action point closed.

Speeding
Change of priorities at junction of Williamscot and Claydon Roads: Rejected by OCC – action point closed

Parking opposite the shop
Signs now erected to request short term parking only

Footpath to Great Bourton
Being dealt with by Parish Council  

Contact us

Click here to email: info@cropredyvillaqeplan.co.uk

Telephone:

Stuart Alexander, Chairman 01295 750618

Val Goldsmith, Secretary 01295 758817

Download copies of the original Cropredy Village Plan and survey results

Village Plan

Survey Results

Appendices to Results

If you would like a copy of any of the above please email: HERE

Useful links to related websites

Community Led Plans in the South East: www.clp-se.org.uk

Oxfordshire Rural Community Council:   www.oxonrcc.org.uk