Religion or Belief Respondents were asked if they consider themselves as belonging to any particular religion or belief: 45% of respondents said yes 46% of respondents said no 9% preferred not to say Of those respondents that answered yes, 91% selected Christian, 2% Muslim, 2% Sikh and 4% other. Carer 8% of respondents identified themselves to be carers. Ethnic Groups Table 2 indicates the range and percentage of each ethnic group that responded using the questionnaire: Table 2: Respondents ethnic group Ethnic Group Percentage White English 85% White Scottish 2% White: Other 2% Mixed: white and Asian 1% Asian or Asian British: Indian 1% Asian or Asian British: Other 1% Black or Black British: African 1% Note: 8% preferred not to say Respondent Groups Table 3 shows the distribution of questionnaire responses based on the responder group categories provided. Letter and email responses were also received and these are analysed separately in Section 5 of this report. Respondents were asked in what capacity they were completing the questionnaire: Table 3: Questionnaire responses Respondent Group Number of Responses Percentage Sturry, Broad Oak or Fordwich resident 52 45% A resident from somewhere else in Kent 28 24% A regular commuter travelling through Sturry 12 10% A user of local public transport (bus/train) 4 3% A cyclist (social and/or commuting) 2 2% A representative of a local community group or resident association 5 4% On behalf of a Parish/District Council in an official capacity 0 0% A Parish/District or County Councillor 1 1% A local business owner 3 3% On behalf of a charity, voluntary or community sector organisation (VCS) 0 0% A visitor to Sturry/Broad Oak/Fordwich 4 3% Other* 5 4% * Others include:- regular drivers through Sturry, a trade associatuon, land agent and Stodmarsh resident
viaduct To address concerns over speeding and possible mist over the rivers Road safety on the viaduct Table 5 (Cont): Suggestions for change Suggestions for change Reason given Please ensure either side of the road has thousands of trees planted. To improve the environment and reduce noise I would like to see a reduced speed limit through Sturry village as well as a restriction in regards to what vehicles can come through the village (No HGVs) (none given – but assume on road safety grounds) Provide an additional pedestrian refuge where the new road ties into the A291 south of the proposed roundabout. To maintain continuity and safety for this walking route Consider moving cycleway to the north side of the Link Road Too many junctions on the south side will impact cyclists Set-back bus stops into laybys So that people can get on/off without holding up arterial traffic Viaduct needs to be two lanes in either direction, and it also needs to be lit perhaps by parapet lighting (None given – but assume for capacity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists) Improve access to land (field) off A28 on east approach to new roundabout To safely accommodate frequent events on site such as boot-fairs/circuses and also agricultural requirements A28/A291 Option 2 to incorporate provisions to permit ambulances to turn right into Island Road from south of Rail crossing To not unduly delay emergency services Provide access to proposed new station car park direct from new A28/A291 junction Improved mobility for pedestrian access Suggestions for change Reason given Consider relocation of the attenuation pond at the new A28 roundabout to the east side To minimise the impact on land take Consider a path on the north side of the link to Shalloak Road To provide direct access to proposed allotments and leisure space north of the road. Provide dedicated left turn lanes at all the roundabouts for the main stream flows To ease traffic flow at the junctions Provide some form of horizontal separation between the footway and bus lane on the viaduct To better protect cyclists from draught caused by passing traffic Consider blocking local roads to encourage reassignment of through traffic. Improve local roads and encourage walking and cycling Provide additional signal controlled pedestrian crossing points Pedestrian safety due to high traffic flow Provide bus lanes on both sides of the Link Road Improved public transport provisions KCC and Network Rail to enter into discussions regarding possible rail infrastructure changes To reduce the time the level crossing is in operation Provide private means of access from A28 roundabout To provide safer access
31 Provide private means of access from A28 roundabout N None Providing an access direct from the roundabout would have additional implications on land take to ensure a safe arrangement could be provided. Other design elements are likely also to be compromised. A safer, less complicated, alternative location for the access is available off the Sturry Road at the eastern boundary to the property.