Great Casterton Action Plan
For further information on Ashwell or for a copy of the full Parish Plan document please contact the Rutland Community Development Officer
Kate Sharpe on 0116 2689710 or ksharpe@ruralcc.org.uk
Below is the Action Plan, as published in the Parish Plan:
Area of Interest |
Action |
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Transport |
On road parking issues to be raised with the Primary School and Community College |
Traffic Flow in Main Street to be raised with Rutland County Council with an aim to reduce speed and congestion |
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Public Transport |
Concerns about bus services to be raised with Rutland County Coucil |
Traffic |
HGV ban for Main Street and Ryhall Road to be pursued with Rutland County Council |
Safety measures at the Main Street/Ryhall Road/Ingthorpe junction to be pursued with Rutland County Council |
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Traffic speed limitations throughout the village to be reviewed. |
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Crime and Safety |
Policing issues to be raised with Leicestershire and Rutland Plice Authority, in particular the requests for a more visible presence and improved communications |
Village Church |
Parochial Church Council (PCC) to take note of views on use of Church Hall |
Parish Council to discuss with PCC the maintenance of Church grounds/graveyards. |
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Sport and Leisure |
Access to Sport and Leisure facilities at schools to be pursued. |
Education |
Issues of concern regarding Community College to be raised with Governing Body. |
Primary School expansion to be encouraged. |
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Retail Services |
Parish Council to investigate feasibility of visiting post office facilities. |
Conservation and Environment |
Respondents concerns on environmental issues to be represented to Rutland County Council. |
Recycling |
Parish Council to raise again the provision of recycling facilities in the village. |
Planning and Development |
Major Planning changes to be announced to the community as far in advance as possible (a minimum of 12 months) via the Annual Parish Meeting or at a Public Meeting. Senior County Council Members to present changes and take questions. |
Information and Communication |
Parish Council to make contact arrangements known. |
Parish Council to consider Welcome Pack for new villagers. |
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Parish Council to consider periodic newsletter. |
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Youth |
Rutland County Council to take note of the views of the youth of the village. |
Youth Club to be asked to publicise its activities. |
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Parish Council to take note of the strong wish for a play area and to progress it as soon as land is available, and possibly through a planning gain. |
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Conservation and Environment |
Parish Council to consider sign for village. |
Parish Council to investigate literature on footpaths etc. |
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Planning and Development |
Parish Council to pursue restoration of limited development status to village rather than present inappropriate Rural Centre status. |


