2015 Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan Summary of Youth Consultation Results RCC (Leics and Rutland) March 2015 0
Summary of Youth Consultation Results All (60) pupils within Years 1 & 2 (6-8 Years) classes at Bottesford CE Primary School were invited to take part in a short session looking at the things that they liked, disliked and would like to see improved within Bottesford Parish. The session took the form of a facilitated group discussion, with their collective key issues being recorded. Group Discussion Likes: Things that participants like about Bottesford Parish which were raised within the short group discussion include: The School The Open Spaces Lots of paths The old and new buildings The Church The train station to get around Shops Coffee Shop Everyone is friendly Like the Spar and Co-op The Rutland Arms for children Little Jacks Farm Baptist Church Area around Church Old Victorian houses Park next to Skate Park is best Parks and playgrounds Wooden Trails and Monkey Bars on park behind Co-op The village hall for discos The equipment on park next to Skate Park Chinese takeaway Village Hall Countryside Hooper s Close Play Area Dislikes: Things that participants dislike about Bottesford Parish which were raised within the group discussion include: Difficulty getting across road because of cars half parked on pavement near school Can t get buggy passed parked cars, near garage Cars parked near Spar shop, difficulty crossing Too much traffic Getting lost Litter and dog poo Litter around the Spar shop, empty bottles and crisp packets Litter and broken glass around the Skate Park 1
No traffic lights Litter underneath bushes Riverside Close Finding information on what is on and available Homework Flooding Church yard is spooky Broken gate to the Skate Park, cannot open it Difficulty crossing High Street ASDA is too far away The Ford Countryside is far away Would like to mix with Ash class at break time Ideas: Ideas that participants had about improving Bottesford Parish which were raised within the group discussion include: Helter Skelter slide on park Climbing Wall Climbing frame in the shape of a castle Monkey Bars Outdoor Maze Zip Wire Lego Shop Mini Lego Land New Houses Sea Lion Centre Zebra crossing near Spar and the Skate Park Need better/clear signs for footpaths More dog poo bins Barkestone Lane Somewhere to go Roller Skating Soft Play Area Beach in Bottesford in the summer Basketball club Cinema Children s Spa Hot Tub/Jacuzzi Stepping Stones on Hooper s Close Park Mini Skate Park next to teenage one More signs to keep us safe and so we don t get lost Public toilets Need a Lollipop Lady Reduce pollution Need more litter bins Little Jacks needs more things for 6 years and over and bigger soft play area 2
YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE The RCC developed the following questionnaire with input from members of Bottesford Youth Council. Members of the Youth Council and all pupils within Year 3 & 4 / 5 & 6 (8-11Years) Classes at Bottesford CE Primary School and pupils aged 11-16 at Belvoir High School that resided within Bottesford Parish were invited to complete the Youth Questionnaire. The questionnaire asked about what they liked and disliked about living in Bottesford Parish followed by questions on traffic and transport, buildings, facilities, activities, communication and ideas to improve Bottesford Parish in the future. Youth Questionnaire Results: A total of 221 young people completed the Youth Questionnaire, the results of which follow. Gender of young people that participated: Age range of young people that participated: Length of time participants had lived within the parish: Participants that like/dislike living within the parish: 3
Likes and Dislikes What do you LIKE about living in Bottesford Parish? People Shops / Retail Public Transport Sports Facilities Youth Club Parks & Activity Areas 4
What do you LIKE about living in Bottesford Parish? Continued Place School What do you DISLIKE about living in Bottesford Parish? Traffic Crossing the Road Crime Shops / Pubs / Retail 5
What do you DISLIKE about living in Bottesford Parish? Continued Dogs and Their Trainers Sports Facilities Noise Public Transport Litter Not Much to Do 6
What do you DISLIKE about living in Bottesford Parish? Continued Parks & Activity Areas Rurality Skate Park Traffic & Transport Do you think that any of the following traffic issues are a particular problem in and around Bottesford Parish? Speeding 111 Lack of safe places to cross roads 102 Badly parked cars and congestion 145 Number of cars and lorries 63 7
Are there any other problems caused by traffic in Bottesford Parish? Parking Volume / Speed of Traffic Crossing the Road Black Spots Do you face any problems travelling in and out of Bottesford Parish using any of the following methods of transport? Yes No Do not use Car 59 148 6 Bus 27 71 109 Train 12 102 85 Bicycle 35 121 44 Walking 55 133 16 If you do face problems, where are you trying to go? 8
What would make it easier for you to travel around the area? Zebra Crossing Lollypop Lady/Man Traffic Lights Public Transport Cycling Parking 9
What would make it easier for you to travel around the area? Continued Volume of Traffic Roads Paths Buildings Would you like to remain living in Bottesford Parish when you are older? 10
Why is this? No: Jobs / Career Travel & Explore Dull Yes: Family & Friends Positive Aspects of Bottesford 11
Not Sure / Depends: Housing Negative Aspects of Bottesford Changes in Bottesford If new houses are built in Bottesford Parish, which of the following do you think are most needed? Houses suitable for young people wanting to leave home 91 Houses suitable for families 133 Houses suitable for older people 81 12
Are there any other types of building that are needed in Bottesford Parish? Housing Sports / Outdoor Activities Youth Club Shops Facilities & Services Entertainment 13
Which of the following aspects of Bottesford Parish are most important to you? Surrounding fields and countryside 89 Open spaces (e.g. Play Areas) 132 Historic buildings (e.g. Church) 36 Community buildings 51 Shops and businesses 120 Are there any other special buildings or areas in Bottesford Parish that are important to you? Facilities Are there enough facilities for young people in Bottesford Parish? 14
What extra facilities would you use? Facilities & Services Sports Facilities Shops Parks & Outdoor Spaces Youth Facilities 15
How good are the Play Areas in Bottesford Parish? What could be done to make them better? Equipment for Teenagers Equipment for Children Health & Safety Size 16
What could be done to make them better? Continued Equipment Something for All Activities Are there enough events / activities on in Bottesford Parish that you enjoy? Are there any extra activities that you would take part in if available? 17
Where participants most often find out what is going on in and around the parish: Bottesford Parish in the Future Are there any things that could be done to improve Bottesford Parish in the future? Transport & Highways Facilities & Services Shops Community Life / Events 18
Sports & Leisure Youth Club Parks & Open Spaces Skate Board Park Housing / Buildings Recreation / Activities 19