vi. Seek to protect green spaces within villages and the surrounding countryside from inappropriate developments. vii. Protect and enhance existing levels of access to the local countryside. viii. Seek to enhance and develop the village centre in Allithwaite. PC to commission interest group to: identify landscape, environmental, and wildlife features of significance draft strategy for PC approval Review existing CCC footpath document with view to improve provision. Review permissive footpaths/public access areas and seek to persuade landowners to introduce/expand network where possible PC to seek ideas and fund appropriate projects where affordable Countryside Group to work with other statutory and voluntary bodies Active Travel Group, CCC Allithwaite Community Group Work has begun, this would be better placed in the neighbourhood plan. Allithwaite created Orchard for wildlife area with an Apiary. Quarry under review with H&S work undertaken. Active travel group has made excellent progress – action plan and budget submitted to PC for work 2016/17. Quarry working party established with budget to improve access to Quarry. Stile repaired Humphrey Head and number of footpath signs. Village orchard now open for public use. Small picnic area with table/seats in Orchard, repaired and added 3 new seats across village.
Issue Aim Objectives Actions Organisations Steering Group Review 1c. Green Issues To encourage the take-up of environmental initiatives appropriate to local community level. i. Improve waste recycling arrangements. ii. Encourage small scale renewable energy schemes which do not have a detrimental impact on the surrounding countryside. iii. Meet demand for ground to grow own produce by increasing the number of allotments and suitable garden areas as needed iv. Encourage greater use of public transport to reduce community’s carbon footprint PC to lobby SLDC for earliest possible rollout of plastic and cardboard recycling. PC to work with G&C LAP and CCC to maintain household waste recycling site PC to draw up acceptable parameters. Where appropriate, encourage and support interest groups, local businesses and community groups, offering an initial point of reference. Explore the possibility of creating new allotments in new housing developments. PC, SLDC, G&C LAP, CCC. PC, planning officers and groups as schemes arise PC statutory responsibility SLDC to roll out recycling, 2017 due date. No projects identified to date. Allotments increased with future possibility of further increase on development in Green Lane. PC supported Grange circular Saturday service with grant. Increase and promote use of ‘Rural Wheels’.
Issue Aim Objectives Actions Organisations Steering Group Review 1d. Traffic congestion, parking and road safety. To balance the needs of increasing numbers of vehicle users with the protection of the local environment and quality of everyday life. i. Review parking provision for residents, businesses and visitors to reduce the congestion caused by inappropriate parking in villages, improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. ii. Promote safer use of road system generally and easier and safer pedestrian and cycling access both within and between villages (‘active travel’): Make pedestrian and cycle routes safer and more enjoyable Improve the extent and quality of disabled access Reduce the danger of speeding vehicles on country roads and lanes Commission survey work in both villages, draw up action plan and initiate actions; in Cartmel this to be part of a wider holistic review. PC to influence provision in new developments. PC to make P4C (Paths for Communities) bid for Allithwaite. Review pedestrian access routes within villages and work with other PCs to commission a wider review and action improved routes between villages. New developments to incorporate appropriate provision. PC, Cartmel Townscape Initiative, Allithwaite Community Group with CCC and SLDC Active Travel Group, G&C LAP, CCC, SLDC, Cartmel Townscape Initiative Cartmel – CTI delivery group awaiting outcome of TRO. Allithwaite community group to develop project plan. Need to highlight potential new footpath routes which could come forward as land developed essential as part of neighbourhood plan. Lack of support from CCC highways for additional footpath crossing on Holme lane contributed to inspector’s decision in favour of the developer. Footpath, Vicarage Lane through Parish field and possibility of new paths through new development in Green Lane. More work still to do within both villages.
Issue Aim Objectives Actions Organisations Steering Group Review 2b / 2c. Business and employment, events and visitors. To help enable local businesses to thrive – for the benefit of all - without a detrimental impact on the local community and the attractiveness of the area to visitors; particularly to support events which enhance the experience of community. i. Encourage and support events for the local community. ii. Aim to manage and reduce disruption to the local community caused by major events. iii. Enhance the visitor experience by improving signage, information and the general attractiveness of the local area (see also 1a and b) iv. Ensure adequate toilet provision in both villages. v. Support local employment opportunities. vi. Help ensure the survival of local shops. vii. Support local businesses with the provision of an affordable fast broadband. PC engage with and support and encourage local event organisers. PC monitor impact and work proactively with providers and others to ensure minimum disruption PC commission groups to review visitor access and information and undertake improvements as appropriate. Seek sponsor partners to assist funding. PC to assess need, monitor existing provision and seek to enhance provision in Allithwaite. PC monitor new business premises applications through the planning process and support where appropriate. PC to explore needs with local traders and, where possible, encourage and support services provided. PC to explore needs with local traders and, where possible, encourage and support services provided. PC and community groups PC, Cartmel Townscape Initiative PC, Allithwaite Community Group, Cartmel Townscape Initiative, Cartmel Village Society, Cartmel Traders, Countryside Group, Active Travel Group PC and community groups. PC, SLDC PC PC CTI engaged with to ease parking and congestion, part of TRO. Recent improvements in traffic management for races and events with Holker and promoters. CTI proposals for signage about to go out for consultation, TRO. LAP funding for one information board in Allithwaite being developed. Holker new toilet block, none in Allithwaite. Limited. Limited Limited
Issue Aim Objectives Actions Organisations Steering Group Review 2d. Amenities and Services. To enhance local quality of life by helping make day to day living easier and more enjoyable in a family friendly locality. i. Encourage the increased use of public transport ii. Seek to improve broadband provision across the locality iii. Develop an emergency plan to ensure people in the locality are cared for in extreme conditions iv. Improve the provision of care for the elderly and disabled in their own home v. Increase the pool of volunteers within the community willing to offer a service to the young, disabled and elderly vi. Help ensure that local schools survive and flourish as a key service to local families present and future PC to take active steps to influence timetable connections, including evening provision and access for elderly and disabled passengers. Support and promote Community Transport schemes in newsletters. PC continue to work proactively with CCC and providers. Commission an initial response plan to ensure people are looked after in the event of severe weather or other emergencies PC support and promote initiatives from voluntary bodies, e.g. Age UK (‘village agents’) PC to support as appropriate the work of voluntary organisations and G&C LAP initiatives PC to support and promote the work of the schools. PC, Active Travel Group, G&C LAP PC, CCC, broadband providers PC, statutory and voluntary bodies PC, statutory and voluntary bodies PC, statutory and voluntary bodies PC, local schools PC part funding the Saturday Grange Circular bus route Government scheme to help finance broadband available for villages. Emergency plan written and on website. Limited. NPlan can push for bungalows. Allithwaite community centre Coffee / tea drop in session Limited.