Poynings from the Downs
 

Poynings Questionnaire

130 Sent Out.   54 Returned.    42%
Section 1.     Poynings Transport
Every day Once week Twice week Sometimes Never
Mobile Library 0 8 0 29 14
Mobile Shop 1 9 12 19 13
Post Office 4 14 11 22 3
Regular Bus Service 6 6 4 23 13
Strongly Disagree Disagree Don't know Agree Strongly Agree
I think more should be done to control the speed of traffic through the village. 2 4 2 17 29
I would use a taxi more if there were a cheaper deal for Poynings residents. 2 5 5 24 16
If there was a weekly/fortnightly bus to a large supermarket I would use it for my shopping trips. 9 18 12 12 3
I would like street lighting installed in the village. 20 13 7 7 6
I think parking is a problem in Poynings. 4 6 4 15 24
Section 2.  Poynings Housing/Development
Strongly Disagree Disagree Don't know Agree Strongly Agree
I think there is a need to maintain views of the Downs from the Village. 0 1 0 11 39
I believe that no development of new properties should be permitted within the Village. 2 15 8 10 19
I think there is a need for more low cost and/or low rent housing in Poynings. 2 11 8 22 3
I think that local people should have first choice of any Council/Housing Association property which becomes available in the village. 0 2 4 17 30
I think that people should have the right to buy the Housing Association property they live in. 7 9 8 19 12
I think that any new development in the village should be restricted to small brick or flint built 2/3 bedroom family houses and 1/2 bedroom flats. 10 10 4 17 12
I would welcome the development of larger houses in the village. 26 11 10 4 2
I think that new extensions to existing houses should be limited 6 12 3 18 11
I believe that there should be a Village Design Statement to shape any possible proposed future development in the village. 5 9 5 21 13
Section 3.    Poynings Social
I don't go to Parish Council meetings very often because
a/ I don't know when they are being held 9
b/ other (please describe) 21
Strongly Disagree Disagree Don't know Agree Strongly Agree
I find the Parish Newsletter helpful and entertaining. 0 1 4 19 31
I would like there to be more social functions held in the village. 0 0 11 31 10
I attend/use the following Daily Weekly 2 weekly Monthly Sometimes Never
Children's Play Area / Playing Field 1 13 1 2 14 20
Village Hall 1 0 0 1 38 11
Parish Church 0 4 1 1 34 12
Strongly Disagree Disagree Don't know Agree Strongly Agree
I am happy with current local policing. 5 17 13 13 3
I am happy with the current refuse disposal service. 15 10 2 21 3
I am happy with the current recycling service. 9 12 5 22 3
I would find an up to date website for Poynings (inc Parish Council agenda, local events, your views, Parish Plan, local history, important links to other sites, etc.) useful. 1 4 4 29 13
Section 4.   Poynings Natural Environment/Village Attractiveness
Strongly Disagree Disagree Don't know Agree Strongly Agree
I think more should be done to preserve the natural environment around Poynings. 1 0 2 25 24
I would like to see more trees planted around the village. 2 7 9 24 11
I think that Poynings should enter the Village in Bloom contest. 4 5 16 18 8