Great Casterton Parish Plan
Great Casterton gets its name from a significant Roman settlement on the banks of the River Gwash. For many years, much of the village was owned by the Burghley Estate and today the Estate continues to be an important influence on the village. Completed in April 2005, the Parish Plan represents over two years of hard work on the part of the village Steering Group. A 64% response rate was received from the 169 households surveyed (population approx 470).
Below is the suggested action plan from the report:
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. |