Clydach Community Plan

A Community Plan is an opportunity for the inhabitants of Clydach to have a say about what is important to you and how you feel about where you live. The Plan can provide a long-term vision for the village and articulate local aspirations, needs and priorities. It will help the Community Council to develop your community alongside you.

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* 1. Where in Clydach do you live? - Please select from the dropdown below:

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* 2. How old are you?

11-16

16-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66-75

76 +

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* 3. How do you feel about the following statements regarding the heritage and history within Clydach?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Of No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
It is important to protect local heritage in Clydach	It is important to protect local heritage in Clydach Strongly Agree	It is important to protect local heritage in Clydach Agree	It is important to protect local heritage in Clydach Of No Opinion	It is important to protect local heritage in Clydach Disagree	It is important to protect local heritage in Clydach Strongly Disagree
More should be done to teach children about the history of Clydach	More should be done to teach children about the history of Clydach Strongly Agree	More should be done to teach children about the history of Clydach Agree	More should be done to teach children about the history of Clydach Of No Opinion	More should be done to teach children about the history of Clydach Disagree	More should be done to teach children about the history of Clydach Strongly Disagree
Local areas of historical significance should be better promoted	Local areas of historical significance should be better promoted Strongly Agree	Local areas of historical significance should be better promoted Agree	Local areas of historical significance should be better promoted Of No Opinion	Local areas of historical significance should be better promoted Disagree	Local areas of historical significance should be better promoted Strongly Disagree
Financial support from the council is required to support local heritage	Financial support from the council is required to support local heritage Strongly Agree	Financial support from the council is required to support local heritage Agree	Financial support from the council is required to support local heritage Of No Opinion	Financial support from the council is required to support local heritage Disagree	Financial support from the council is required to support local heritage Strongly Disagree

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please rate the following questions about local business.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Of No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Shops within the village encourage people to move to the area	Shops within the village encourage people to move to the area Strongly Agree	Shops within the village encourage people to move to the area Agree	Shops within the village encourage people to move to the area Of No Opinion	Shops within the village encourage people to move to the area Disagree	Shops within the village encourage people to move to the area Strongly Disagree
Local businesses would help increase the value of local housing	Local businesses would help increase the value of local housing Strongly Agree	Local businesses would help increase the value of local housing Agree	Local businesses would help increase the value of local housing Of No Opinion	Local businesses would help increase the value of local housing Disagree	Local businesses would help increase the value of local housing Strongly Disagree
A significant cut in business rates would encourage more businesses to the area	A significant cut in business rates would encourage more businesses to the area Strongly Agree	A significant cut in business rates would encourage more businesses to the area Agree	A significant cut in business rates would encourage more businesses to the area Of No Opinion	A significant cut in business rates would encourage more businesses to the area Disagree	A significant cut in business rates would encourage more businesses to the area Strongly Disagree
Better parking would have a positive effect on local business	Better parking would have a positive effect on local business Strongly Agree	Better parking would have a positive effect on local business Agree	Better parking would have a positive effect on local business Of No Opinion	Better parking would have a positive effect on local business Disagree	Better parking would have a positive effect on local business Strongly Disagree
There needs to be a wider variety of businesses within the area	There needs to be a wider variety of businesses within the area Strongly Agree	There needs to be a wider variety of businesses within the area Agree	There needs to be a wider variety of businesses within the area Of No Opinion	There needs to be a wider variety of businesses within the area Disagree	There needs to be a wider variety of businesses within the area Strongly Disagree

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please rate in the order of importance (1 to 9), what is important to be considered or prioritised when planning applications are submitted. 1 Being the most important, 9 being the least important.

Increase in traffic along the highway

Parking in the immediate vicinity of an application

Ability for health services to be met with increased population

Appearance of the development, ensuring it blends with surrounding developments

Issues around drainage and sewerage

Protection of local heritage

Protection of local green spaces

Increase in demand on local education facilities

A mix of affordable housing

Effect on Welsh Language and local culture

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* 6. Please describe your feelings regarding Community Safety & Crime Prevention within Clydach

	Extremely Important	Important	Not as important	Not important at all	Of no opinion
Clydach needs a fully functioning police station with police officers and PCSOs on a 24/7 basis	Clydach needs a fully functioning police station with police officers and PCSOs on a 24/7 basis Extremely Important	Clydach needs a fully functioning police station with police officers and PCSOs on a 24/7 basis Important	Clydach needs a fully functioning police station with police officers and PCSOs on a 24/7 basis Not as important	Clydach needs a fully functioning police station with police officers and PCSOs on a 24/7 basis Not important at all	Clydach needs a fully functioning police station with police officers and PCSOs on a 24/7 basis Of no opinion
Clydach needs CCTV cameras on its highways	Clydach needs CCTV cameras on its highways Extremely Important	Clydach needs CCTV cameras on its highways Important	Clydach needs CCTV cameras on its highways Not as important	Clydach needs CCTV cameras on its highways Not important at all	Clydach needs CCTV cameras on its highways Of no opinion
Regular PACT meetings with police officers are required	Regular PACT meetings with police officers are required Extremely Important	Regular PACT meetings with police officers are required Important	Regular PACT meetings with police officers are required Not as important	Regular PACT meetings with police officers are required Not important at all	Regular PACT meetings with police officers are required Of no opinion
Clydach needs to see local police officers regularly patrolling all areas of the community	Clydach needs to see local police officers regularly patrolling all areas of the community Extremely Important	Clydach needs to see local police officers regularly patrolling all areas of the community Important	Clydach needs to see local police officers regularly patrolling all areas of the community Not as important	Clydach needs to see local police officers regularly patrolling all areas of the community Not important at all	Clydach needs to see local police officers regularly patrolling all areas of the community Of no opinion
Local PCSOs need to be able to reach all areas of the community by car	Local PCSOs need to be able to reach all areas of the community by car Extremely Important	Local PCSOs need to be able to reach all areas of the community by car Important	Local PCSOs need to be able to reach all areas of the community by car Not as important	Local PCSOs need to be able to reach all areas of the community by car Not important at all	Local PCSOs need to be able to reach all areas of the community by car Of no opinion
St Joseph's School and Ysgol Gymraeg Gellionnen need a supervised pedestrian crossing	St Joseph's School and Ysgol Gymraeg Gellionnen need a supervised pedestrian crossing Extremely Important	St Joseph's School and Ysgol Gymraeg Gellionnen need a supervised pedestrian crossing Important	St Joseph's School and Ysgol Gymraeg Gellionnen need a supervised pedestrian crossing Not as important	St Joseph's School and Ysgol Gymraeg Gellionnen need a supervised pedestrian crossing Not important at all	St Joseph's School and Ysgol Gymraeg Gellionnen need a supervised pedestrian crossing Of no opinion
Traffic Wardens should regularly patrol high traffic areas of the village for parking on double-yellow and zig-zag lines	Traffic Wardens should regularly patrol high traffic areas of the village for parking on double-yellow and zig-zag lines Extremely Important	Traffic Wardens should regularly patrol high traffic areas of the village for parking on double-yellow and zig-zag lines Important	Traffic Wardens should regularly patrol high traffic areas of the village for parking on double-yellow and zig-zag lines Not as important	Traffic Wardens should regularly patrol high traffic areas of the village for parking on double-yellow and zig-zag lines Not important at all	Traffic Wardens should regularly patrol high traffic areas of the village for parking on double-yellow and zig-zag lines Of no opinion
Neighbourhood Watch areas should be established in Clydach	Neighbourhood Watch areas should be established in Clydach Extremely Important	Neighbourhood Watch areas should be established in Clydach Important	Neighbourhood Watch areas should be established in Clydach Not as important	Neighbourhood Watch areas should be established in Clydach Not important at all	Neighbourhood Watch areas should be established in Clydach Of no opinion
"No Cold Callers" areas should be established in Clydach	"No Cold Callers" areas should be established in Clydach Extremely Important	"No Cold Callers" areas should be established in Clydach Important	"No Cold Callers" areas should be established in Clydach Not as important	"No Cold Callers" areas should be established in Clydach Not important at all	"No Cold Callers" areas should be established in Clydach Of no opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How would you rate the following statement with regards to Community Aesthetics and Outside Spaces?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Of No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
We need extra rubbish bins around our entire community	We need extra rubbish bins around our entire community Strongly Agree	We need extra rubbish bins around our entire community Agree	We need extra rubbish bins around our entire community Of No Opinion	We need extra rubbish bins around our entire community Disagree	We need extra rubbish bins around our entire community Strongly Disagree
More Dog waste bins are required around the community	More Dog waste bins are required around the community Strongly Agree	More Dog waste bins are required around the community Agree	More Dog waste bins are required around the community Of No Opinion	More Dog waste bins are required around the community Disagree	More Dog waste bins are required around the community Strongly Disagree
Lamppost hanging baskets and planters through the village in summer really enhance the local area	Lamppost hanging baskets and planters through the village in summer really enhance the local area Strongly Agree	Lamppost hanging baskets and planters through the village in summer really enhance the local area Agree	Lamppost hanging baskets and planters through the village in summer really enhance the local area Of No Opinion	Lamppost hanging baskets and planters through the village in summer really enhance the local area Disagree	Lamppost hanging baskets and planters through the village in summer really enhance the local area Strongly Disagree
Christmas lights from the lampposts would be a great addition to High Street	Christmas lights from the lampposts would be a great addition to High Street Strongly Agree	Christmas lights from the lampposts would be a great addition to High Street Agree	Christmas lights from the lampposts would be a great addition to High Street Of No Opinion	Christmas lights from the lampposts would be a great addition to High Street Disagree	Christmas lights from the lampposts would be a great addition to High Street Strongly Disagree
More could be done to collect stray litter off the streets on a regular basis	More could be done to collect stray litter off the streets on a regular basis Strongly Agree	More could be done to collect stray litter off the streets on a regular basis Agree	More could be done to collect stray litter off the streets on a regular basis Of No Opinion	More could be done to collect stray litter off the streets on a regular basis Disagree	More could be done to collect stray litter off the streets on a regular basis Strongly Disagree
Professional shop fronts help enhance the local area	Professional shop fronts help enhance the local area Strongly Agree	Professional shop fronts help enhance the local area Agree	Professional shop fronts help enhance the local area Of No Opinion	Professional shop fronts help enhance the local area Disagree	Professional shop fronts help enhance the local area Strongly Disagree
More should be done to protect woodland walks, rivers, canals and playing fields to make them more accessible and enjoyable	More should be done to protect woodland walks, rivers, canals and playing fields to make them more accessible and enjoyable Strongly Agree	More should be done to protect woodland walks, rivers, canals and playing fields to make them more accessible and enjoyable Agree	More should be done to protect woodland walks, rivers, canals and playing fields to make them more accessible and enjoyable Of No Opinion	More should be done to protect woodland walks, rivers, canals and playing fields to make them more accessible and enjoyable Disagree	More should be done to protect woodland walks, rivers, canals and playing fields to make them more accessible and enjoyable Strongly Disagree

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How would you rate the following statements with regards to provision for children and the youth within our community?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Of No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
We would benefit from a structured Youth Club	We would benefit from a structured Youth Club Strongly Agree	We would benefit from a structured Youth Club Agree	We would benefit from a structured Youth Club Of No Opinion	We would benefit from a structured Youth Club Disagree	We would benefit from a structured Youth Club Strongly Disagree
There should be a central point for all youth activities in our community to be advertised	There should be a central point for all youth activities in our community to be advertised Strongly Agree	There should be a central point for all youth activities in our community to be advertised Agree	There should be a central point for all youth activities in our community to be advertised Of No Opinion	There should be a central point for all youth activities in our community to be advertised Disagree	There should be a central point for all youth activities in our community to be advertised Strongly Disagree
A local bike park / ramps would be beneficial	A local bike park / ramps would be beneficial Strongly Agree	A local bike park / ramps would be beneficial Agree	A local bike park / ramps would be beneficial Of No Opinion	A local bike park / ramps would be beneficial Disagree	A local bike park / ramps would be beneficial Strongly Disagree
Clydach would benefit from a vibrant youth council and their voice should be heard	Clydach would benefit from a vibrant youth council and their voice should be heard Strongly Agree	Clydach would benefit from a vibrant youth council and their voice should be heard Agree	Clydach would benefit from a vibrant youth council and their voice should be heard Of No Opinion	Clydach would benefit from a vibrant youth council and their voice should be heard Disagree	Clydach would benefit from a vibrant youth council and their voice should be heard Strongly Disagree
The creation of a 3G pitch would be beneficial	The creation of a 3G pitch would be beneficial Strongly Agree	The creation of a 3G pitch would be beneficial Agree	The creation of a 3G pitch would be beneficial Of No Opinion	The creation of a 3G pitch would be beneficial Disagree	The creation of a 3G pitch would be beneficial Strongly Disagree
There are sufficient playgrounds for small children within Clydach	There are sufficient playgrounds for small children within Clydach Strongly Agree	There are sufficient playgrounds for small children within Clydach Agree	There are sufficient playgrounds for small children within Clydach Of No Opinion	There are sufficient playgrounds for small children within Clydach Disagree	There are sufficient playgrounds for small children within Clydach Strongly Disagree
Regular parent and toddler groups would support parents and children	Regular parent and toddler groups would support parents and children Strongly Agree	Regular parent and toddler groups would support parents and children Agree	Regular parent and toddler groups would support parents and children Of No Opinion	Regular parent and toddler groups would support parents and children Disagree	Regular parent and toddler groups would support parents and children Strongly Disagree

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How would you rate the following statement regarding provision for the elderly within Clydach?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Of No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
There is adequate social opportunities for the elderly	There is adequate social opportunities for the elderly Strongly Agree	There is adequate social opportunities for the elderly Agree	There is adequate social opportunities for the elderly Of No Opinion	There is adequate social opportunities for the elderly Disagree	There is adequate social opportunities for the elderly Strongly Disagree
There needs to be more disabled parking made available	There needs to be more disabled parking made available Strongly Agree	There needs to be more disabled parking made available Agree	There needs to be more disabled parking made available Of No Opinion	There needs to be more disabled parking made available Disagree	There needs to be more disabled parking made available Strongly Disagree
Local shops and banks (or similar) are accessible for those with mobility issues	Local shops and banks (or similar) are accessible for those with mobility issues Strongly Agree	Local shops and banks (or similar) are accessible for those with mobility issues Agree	Local shops and banks (or similar) are accessible for those with mobility issues Of No Opinion	Local shops and banks (or similar) are accessible for those with mobility issues Disagree	Local shops and banks (or similar) are accessible for those with mobility issues Strongly Disagree
Clydach would benefit from a Local Area Coordinator to link the elderly with clubs and groups	Clydach would benefit from a Local Area Coordinator to link the elderly with clubs and groups Strongly Agree	Clydach would benefit from a Local Area Coordinator to link the elderly with clubs and groups Agree	Clydach would benefit from a Local Area Coordinator to link the elderly with clubs and groups Of No Opinion	Clydach would benefit from a Local Area Coordinator to link the elderly with clubs and groups Disagree	Clydach would benefit from a Local Area Coordinator to link the elderly with clubs and groups Strongly Disagree
A service to help the elderly open a post office account would be good for those who don't bank online.	A service to help the elderly open a post office account would be good for those who don't bank online. Strongly Agree	A service to help the elderly open a post office account would be good for those who don't bank online. Agree	A service to help the elderly open a post office account would be good for those who don't bank online. Of No Opinion	A service to help the elderly open a post office account would be good for those who don't bank online. Disagree	A service to help the elderly open a post office account would be good for those who don't bank online. Strongly Disagree

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* 10. The Community Council organises events throughout the year. Which event are you most likely to attend? You may answer more than one.

The Annual Fete (July 2018)

Clydach Rocks (August 2018)

Clydach Fireworks Display

Remembrance Parade

Clydach Christmas Parade

Clydach Pantomime

Would you like to see other types of events in the village?

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* 11. Please answer Yes or No regarding your awareness of the following: All statements make reference to Clydach Community Council.

	Yes	No
The Community Council serves the wards of Graigfelen, Vardre, Clydach and Glais	The Community Council serves the wards of Graigfelen, Vardre, Clydach and Glais Yes	The Community Council serves the wards of Graigfelen, Vardre, Clydach and Glais No
Meet on the second Tuesday of every month at the Community Hall, Vardre Road	Meet on the second Tuesday of every month at the Community Hall, Vardre Road Yes	Meet on the second Tuesday of every month at the Community Hall, Vardre Road No
The public can attend meetings	The public can attend meetings Yes	The public can attend meetings No
Has a website: www.clydachcouncil.co.uk	Has a website: www.clydachcouncil.co.uk Yes	Has a website: www.clydachcouncil.co.uk No
Consists of 16 Councillors	Consists of 16 Councillors Yes	Consists of 16 Councillors No
Has responsibility for Vardre Hall, Graigfelen Hall, Forge Fach Park and the Village Green at Waverley Park	Has responsibility for Vardre Hall, Graigfelen Hall, Forge Fach Park and the Village Green at Waverley Park Yes	Has responsibility for Vardre Hall, Graigfelen Hall, Forge Fach Park and the Village Green at Waverley Park No
Is consulted monthly on all Planning applications within Clydach	Is consulted monthly on all Planning applications within Clydach Yes	Is consulted monthly on all Planning applications within Clydach No
Determines a portion of council tax each year	Determines a portion of council tax each year Yes	Determines a portion of council tax each year No
Acts with, and on behalf of the community on any point of concern	Acts with, and on behalf of the community on any point of concern Yes	Acts with, and on behalf of the community on any point of concern No
Makes a financial contribution towards the cleaning of streets and emptying of public bins	Makes a financial contribution towards the cleaning of streets and emptying of public bins Yes	Makes a financial contribution towards the cleaning of streets and emptying of public bins No
Donates any profits raised from events to local groups, clubs and good causes	Donates any profits raised from events to local groups, clubs and good causes Yes	Donates any profits raised from events to local groups, clubs and good causes No
Is responsible for events, flowers throughout the village and Christmas lights.	Is responsible for events, flowers throughout the village and Christmas lights. Yes	Is responsible for events, flowers throughout the village and Christmas lights. No
Works closely with our County Councillors to represent your views and concerns	Works closely with our County Councillors to represent your views and concerns Yes	Works closely with our County Councillors to represent your views and concerns No

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* 12. If a local business was to offer a loyalty scheme, how likely would you be to use that business over other similar businesses?

I would definitely use this business over others

I would be more likely to use this business over others

This would not make a difference to the way I shop, but would be an added bonus

This would not make any difference to the way I shop whatsoever

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Where would you look to find out what is going on within Clydach?

Evening Post

Facebook

Community Magazine

Papur Bro Llais

Noticeboard affixed to Clydach Library

Community Council Website

Community Council Facebook Page

Minutes of council meetings held at Clydach Library

Posters / Banners around the village

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Are you aware of the locations of the 7 Defibrillators throughout Clydach?

Yes

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* 15. If training on defibrillators was arranged, would you attend?

Yes

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* 16. Do you feel you would benefit from free training on how to use the defibrillators within Clydach?

Yes

I feel confident to use them without training

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* 17. In your opinion, what would help Clydach increase its level of tourism?

Becoming a plastic-free village

Becoming recognised as a 'Town' instead of a 'Village'

Becoming a market town

Becoming a Fairtrade town

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Would you volunteer within your local community? This may be helping local groups, or volunteering with the community council preparing for and running events?

Yes

Maybe

Please provide some details

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* 19. Please use this space to give constructive ideas on how to form an effective Community Plan for Clydach and what should be included.

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* 20. You may now provide your contact information should you wish. This information will only be used by Clydach Community Council for the purpose of this survey and will not be shared with any other parties without your express permission. For more information on how we (the Data Controller) use your data, please refer to our information on the Genral Data Protection Regulations by visiting: http://www.clydachcouncil.co.uk/Clydach-CC/General_Data_Protection_Regulations_17839.aspx

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