HERRIARD
VILLAGE PLAN SURVEY
MAY - 2013
HEADLINE FINDINGS
Survey demographics
Response rate: In which area of
Herriard village do you live?
5%
19%
28%
Park Farm, Nash's Green,
Lee Farm, and Herriard
Green
Southrope, Back Lane,
The Avenue
Bagmore Lane, The
Grange
23%
25%
Scratch Face Lane,
Herriard Park, Parsonage
Did not answer
(n = 81/120 questionnaires returned + 1 void) – 68%
Household age profile
Total number of people in all households = 195
Age Group
Number
of People
1
2
3
4
Total
0-15
7
6
4
1
35
16-24
9
2
4
0
25
25-39
11
8
0
0
27
40-54
19
16
0
0
51
55-69
12
12
0
0
36
70+
11
5
0
0
21
11%
18%
18%
26%
0-15
16-24
25-39
40-54
55-69
70+
13%
14%
Availability of services
Q5 Do you use the eating/drinking
establishments currently available in the Parish?
“The pub and British Legion
are great village assets.
No
21%
“Occasionally it can be
difficult as a senior citizen,
drinking or eating in a pub
on one’s own.”
Yes,
79%
n=103
“The Avenue Nursery café is
first rate too.”
Q6 Are there any new services that disabled or
more senior members of our community might
appreciate?
Yes
34%
“Elderly may appreciate post
office services or visiting
doctor service like Preston
Candover or even small shop
selling produce.”
“Improved transportation links
is essential for elderly.”
No
66%
n=64
“Travelling library and dial a
ride bus service.”
Q7 Are you satisfied with the current crime
prevention/Neighbourhood Watch programme in
the Parish?
“Not aware of the
programme…..more
information about who is
involved would be helpful.”
No
4%
“Andy Reid is excellent PC –
approachable and
professional.”
Yes
96%
n=98
“With new village centre we
have a lot of people in our
community who we do not
know.”
Q8 Are you satisfied with the utility services (e.g.
recycling / electricity / water / sewerage / waste
disposal) provided for the Parish?
“Mostly satisfied – can anything
be done regarding the smells
from the cess pit.”
No
18%
“Electricity supply suffers
periodically…too many
power outages.”
“Would like to see mains
drainage.”
Yes
82%
n=100
“We should be able to recycle
more……”
Q9 Would you use a village market, as a
seller/buyer if one were to be established to run
periodically in the Parish?
“It should be reasonably
priced and not every week
perhaps monthly.”
“Could be in the Legion car
park on Saturday
morning.”
“Worth a try – periodically
on the sports field –
maybe a themed market
like a French or German
Christmas one.”
No
19%
Yes
81%
n=91
Q10 Are you satisfied with the activities of
the Parish Council?
“Needs better
communication of its
activities.”
“No idea – where and
when are the meetings
held. Are they open to
the public?”
“Could every meeting be
an open meeting? Can
minutes be made
available on the notice
boards?”
No
12%
Yes
88%
n=93
Q11 Are there other activities that you
would like to see taking place at the Royal
British Legion/Village Hall or the Church?
Yes
33%
No
67%
n=92
“Perhaps a toddlers group.”
“Something to bring the
community together more.
Craft classes, painting classes,
dance classes.”
“We do not know unless it’s in the
Parish magazine.”
“Yoga, keep fit, Tai chi, need
more activities generally, More
breakfast or coffee mornings.”
“Interest evenings – countryside,
birds , bees and local
businesses.”
Q 12 Are you or any of your family
interested in becoming members of the
Herriard Sports Club?
Yes
43%
No
57%
n=94
“Tennis membership too expensive
although courts are excellent quality
– could villagers get a discount?”
“Sports club need to integrate better –
ask us what we do or want to do?
Jogging and cycling clubs would be
popular.”
“We would like to use the tennis courts if
they were open to the public.”
“Would like to know what happens at the
sports club, nothing in parish
magazine.”
“It would be good to have more
information on how to join and for
children.”
Q13 Are you satisfied with the current level of
mobile phone coverage/reliability in your area?
No
46%
Yes
54%
n=104
“Unreliable signal at
times.”
“I have little to no
reception..”
“Bagmore lane poor
coverage – we have to
use Vodaphone who
are hopeless.”
“Had to change to
Vodaphone…no O2
coverage.”
Q14 Are you satisfied with the current level of
Broadband provision in your area?
No
47%
Yes
53%
n=97
“The speed is far too low.”
“Would love to have cable
broadband phone lines are
very slow.”
“Limits to what it can be used
for! Difficult to work at times
from home and we still pay full
price.”
“When will rural areas get
proper provision.”
“Recently changed provider and
choice was limited and service
poor.”
Q15 Are you satisfied with the current
facilities/clubs available in the Parish?
“Not aware of any clubs for
children in the parish.”
No
12%
“Would love to have a weekly
coffee morning at the British
Legion.”
“More needed for 10-15 year
olds.”
Yes
88%
n=88
“Good facilities especially the
Pavilion, more events always
welcome.”
Q15a Are you satisfied with the current
facilities/clubs available in the Parish for those
under the age of 16?
No
37%
Yes
63%
n=56
“Its great having the Green so
close. Maybe open another
practice pitch or smaller
children’s pitch.”
“Youth club maybe in the village
centre or Herriard club.”
“Toddlers group.”
“Park is excellent. Bike ramps
great for bikes and sledging in
snow.”
“More needed for 10-15 year
olds.”
Transport
Q16 Do you have regular access to a car?
“To live in Herriard and
work elsewhere would
be difficult without a
car.”
No
7%
“Car necessary – no bus
service near Avenue.”
Yes
93%
“You need a car in
Herriard.”
n=103
16a Does the current bus service for the parish
meet your needs?
No
34%
Yes
66%
n=70
“A service like ‘Cango’ or dial-a ride
would be useful .”
“More frequent service would be
useful. No bus service in the
evening.”
“Ridiculous bus doesn’t serve the
largest shop in the area [Avenue
nurseries] so encourages huge
amount of traffic.”
“At times I would like to take the bus
into Basingstoke, but the service
is irregular and poor.”
“Basingstoke bound bus shelter too
far back from the road.
Impossible to see bus coming
from shelter.”
Q17 Do you believe that the flow and speed of
traffic is adequately managed through the
Parish?
Yes
28%
No
72%
n=102
“Road to [Western Patrick] is
dangerous with Hunt’s lorries.”
“Traffic much too fast down Back
Lane, A339 and Weston road .”
“A339 traffic too fast past Herriard
church. Speed limit needed .”
“No proper speed management .”
“Still waiting for 30 mph in
Bagmore lane. Avenue is unsafe
speeds too fast.”
“A339 a death hazard – people
need to cross to use bus
shelters.”
Q18 Do you consider the traffic signs around the
Parish adequate?
“Not enough signs saying keep speed
down and that there might be children
playing/crossing.”
“Bagmore Lane could do with more slow
signs – better would be a 30 mph
limit.”
No
36%
Yes
64%
n=99
“Caution for horses in Bagmore Lane on
both sides of A339.”
“Too many of wrong type.”
“Turnings from A339 should have post
that light up in the dark.”
Q19 Do you consider pedestrians are adequately
catered for around the Parish?
No
51%
“Very hard to cross A339 footpath from bus
stop at Fur and feathers up to cross
roads.”
“There are no pavements in the country!”
“Not necessary to cater for pedestrians, this
is a rural community.”
“Dangerous walking along the Avenue
Yes
…..Parish Council needs to cater of
49%
walkers along Avenue.”
“I feel unsafe walking on Bagmore Lane due
to speed of the traffic and blind bends.
“Think about a network of footpaths that link
up….we could then avoid walking on the
roads.”
“Cannot let 10 and 13 year old cross A339
alone too dangerous so getting to
n=101
excellent village green is a problem.”
Q20 Do you consider cyclists are adequately
catered for around the Parish?
No
25%
Yes
75%
n=88
“Cycling clubs that use the area
are very aggressive when told
to slow down. They are
nuisance at times especially
when riding 3 abreast.”
“Dangerous to cycle along
Avenue, A339, B3349 and
Bagmore Lane – plus crossing
at Golden Pot or the Avenue
nurseries A339 junction.”
“Children cannot safely cycle to
the park.”
Q21 Is access for commercial transport vehicles,
such as delivery lorries, adequate?
“Not want roads widened, but
perhaps more passing spaces.”
No
13%
“Hunts lorries and commercial
lorries should not use lanes.”
“Upton Grey road very narrow for
Hunt’s lorries – particular
problems on Upton Grey /
Herriard road.”
Yes
87%
n=93
“Some roads too narrow for
commercial vehicles.”
Q22 Are you satisfied with the general
maintenance of the roads and footpaths in the
Parish?
Yes
30%
No
70%
n=98
“Is The Avenue covered by the Parish it is
full of holes.”
“Too many potholes and poorly repaired.”
“Potholes on Avenue, Bagmore lane and
road to pub.”
“Pot holes from Nashes Green to Hockleys
lane are getting worse.”
“Bridleway at Western Patrick end is still
inaccessible – despite many complaints
to HCC…it also has 4x4s and quod
bikes using it illegally needs notices and
barriers.”
“Must have an effective system for
informing council about potholes and
following up – HGVs chew up verges.”
Environment
Q1 Do you like living in the village of
Herriard?
All respondents answered ‘YES’. By age group this breaks down as:
21
25
27
36
16-24
25-39
40-54
55-69
70+
51
n=160
“It’s a very peaceful, pretty and friendly place to live.”
“Love the rural setting, and lack of industry.”
“Whilst a dispersed community, a good friendly and diverse group
of villagers.”
“Pleasant village, safe and quiet.”
“Nice peaceful village, friendly but not intrusive.”
“We love living in Herriard, people are
friendly, strong sense of community.”
“I love the peace and quiet of village life. I have lived in Herriard
for 26 years.”
“Just moved in and like it very much.”
Q23 What is it you like about living in Herriard?
“Love the environment/countryside / spaces and the people and
how they care for each other.”
“I have lived here 70 years that should tell you something.”
“Surrounded by fields and friendly community. Peaceful nice
community, good friends, pub and play area.”
“Love the village and country feel.”
“The Green has made a significant improvement to the village
by providing a centre of focus and is used by many people. As
many events as possible should be centred on the Green and
sports club.”
“Love the rural nature and good access to major roads
and local towns.”
“Good community spirit and village kept tidy.”
Q23 What don’t you like about living in Herriard?
“Constant noise of gliders being towed up in good weather.”
“Motorbikes on Sunday morning are annoying otherwise we love it.”
“[some] Gardens look like rubbish dumps.”
“Barking dogs and dreaded dog mess on the Green. Is it time for name and
shame?”
“Too much dog [excrement] on the Green and dogs should be on leads.”
“Need a shop ……..Village shop would be great but I know this is a huge
task.”
“Do not like total isolation where shops are concerned. Thankfully garden
centre sells milk and eggs, but a little local shop would be most useful.
“Lack of things to do without having to drive.”
“There is the danger of older residents feeling
isolated if they cannot get out of the village to socialize.”
Q24 Are you satisfied with the way Herriard
Green and other public areas are maintained in
the Parish?
“Bin in the Herriard playground would
help stop food wrapper mess.”
“Herriard Green is full of dog mess and
not pleasant to walk around. Needs
dog mess bins and notices telling
owners to pick up or expect a fine.”
“The team from the estate do excellent
job on the communal areas.”
“Frank is playing a blinder!”
“Shrub planting not maintained with
loss of many plants. Paths subject to
flooding.”
“Dog bins and litter bins asap”
No
17%
Yes
83%
n=99
Q25 Are you satisfied with the maintenance
activities carried out in the surrounding
countryside?
“Litter dog mess, ruined banks…”
“Ditches and drainage areas not
cleared regularly enough.”
“Larger agricultural machines are
wrecking the verges.”
“There is always room to improve,
but understand it is dependent on
No
13%
government grants and policy.”
Yes
87%
n=97
Q26 Are you satisfied with the current activities
carried out to preserve trees and wildlife areas in
the Parish?
No
11%
Yes
89%
n=90
“More hedges and larger pond in
the village green.”
“Not aware of activities carried
out to preserve wildlife? Would
like to know more about what
action is being taken?”
“Hedge laying by Green is lovely
Green needs more wildflower
planting and zones allocated
from ground nesting birds safe
from human and dog
interference.”
Q27 Are the countryside public footpaths clear
and do you make use of them? (e.g. clearly
marked, unobstructed, etc.)
No
21%
Yes
79%
n=91
“Information needed on the walks
available in the area.”
“Sometimes overgrown, more
footpaths to create a roundtrip
walk would be good.”
“Love the footpaths and
bridleways.”
“Some barriers required to keep
4x4s and quod bikes off paths
and bridleways.”
“Circular walks without having to
go on roads would be good.”
Q28 Do you support the annual ‘Clean Up
Herriard’ campaign?
No
24%
Yes
76%
n=86
“Very good campaign which does
a great job and involves
everyone.”
“I support but not available to
help – needs better publication
and planning.”
“A lot of effort goes into this but
only a handful of people who
support it actually get
involved.”
“Needs more advertising and
incentives…..free coffee
afterwards in the legion?”
Q29 Do you feel safe in our community?
“We are privileged to live
in safe and secure
environment.”
“Andy Reid is superb This
is a safe place….very
commendable.”
“Lucky to have a caring
and vigilant
policeman.”
No
1%
Yes
99%
n=98
Q30 Will anyone in your household or
anyone that you are aware of require new
housing in Herriard within the next 5 years?
Yes
26%
No
74%
n=96
“No more needed – keep it a
village!”
“Let’s keep the community
together by not driving the
children away through lack of
housing.”
“More 2/3 bed affordable housing
needed.”
“Sister would like to move back
into village.”
“Daughter is considering moving
to our area.”
Q31 What type of housing should this be?
i.e. rental, private, or shared ownership etc.
• Mix of rental, shared ownership and private
• Family accommodation needed to provide for long-term
entrants to community
– “Low rent single person house with garden storage and parking.”
– “Private affordable housing for young couples.”
– “Small 1 bed flats for people to rent. Also some 3/4bed family houses for
rent and for sale.”
• Low cost a priority
– “Private and affordable maybe 10 in all.”
• Mixed development of Brownfield areas such as unused
agricultural buildings - not infilling where there are already
some houses and road access is poor.
– “A mixture needed. The village should grow/evolve but not suddenly or
unnaturally.”
Q32 How could the Parish better support
local business activities in the village?
• Better broadband for all
• Encourage businesses to use pub, village hall and
sports club
• Networking meetings – breakfast club get
together for local business to support each other
• Monthly business luncheon meetings
• Need to be better informed of what businesses
operate in the village
• More housing for village/employees to live
Q33 Would you like information on training
or developing skills, such as using the
internet?
“Why not especially if it leads to
greater social contact.”
Yes
16%
“I’m a qualified software trainer.”
“Always keen to learn more about
the internet.”
No
84%
n=95
and finally even better
if........
• Review of local groups and clubs – promote through
Parish Magazine
– “Gardening club and cooking club”
– “Drama groups! I used to be in an operatic society so this would be great.”
– “There is wealth of talent in the village lets use it.”
• Allotments
– “Allotments would be a benefit .”
• Campaign for better internet and broadband, and
transport – local advocacy groups
– “Signs – polite and considerate cyclists welcome – Herriard welcomes considerate
cyclists.”
– “More involvement of new people into village life and better transportation links for
those without cars.”
• Local community action/support group
– “A lot of support and energy in the village and with better
coordination a lot more could be achieved. I do believe that there
are a lot more families and individuals in homes and business that
would like to contribute more to Herriard community.
– “Could we have some sort of suggestion box Better
communications between parish council and village.
– “We love living in Herriard but finding it increasingly difficult to
get support for community events within the village.”
Get into small groups:
• discuss your reactions to the
• survey
• identify any key issues
• feedback to the meeting