Q1 What 3 things do you most like about Thurmaston? Q2 What 3 things do you least like about Thurmaston? Community and Recreation Q3 Where do you meet other people in Thurmaston? Tick as appropriate.   Church Working Mens Club Public House School Post Office Shops Parks Streets Community Centre Elizabeth Park Centre Other Q4 What clubs and activities do you or your family take part in? Tick as appropriate   Scouts Football Club Bowls Club Slimming Club Womens Institute RBL Womens Group Jagruti Group Mums and Toddler Group Lavenders and Cherry Tree Social group Roundhill Flower and Garden Club Helping Uniformed Organisations e.g. Scouts and Guides Thurmaston Heritage Group Thurmaston Action Group Thurmaston Events Team   Other, please specify. Q5 Which new clubs or activities, including sports, would you like to take part in and where? E.g. Yoga, Walking Group etc.  If you are interested in taking part in a new/current activity, please add your name and address to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire. Q6 Volunteers are very important to help improve the quality of life and facilities in Thurmaston, so there are several questions in this survey where you may be able to follow up your interests and at the same time help the community.  If you are prepared to organise or help in a new/current activity, please add your name and address to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Q7 The Thurmaston Action Group/Parish Plan group is helping take forward actions in Thurmaston.  Would you like to join in and work to help take forward things with the group? If yes, please add your name and address to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Q8 Would you like to help the young people of Thurmaston with the support of other adults?  If yes, please add your name and address to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes` No Q9 How often do you or your family take part in the following recreation and sporting activities in the village, apart from at home? Tick one response only per row.   Daily   Weekly   Monthly   Never   Cycling         Walking         Visiting Public House/TPWM Club         Dancing         Running         Boxing         Karate         Organised sports club / team         Other         If 'Other' please specify Q10 Would you be prepared to help provide/improve recreational facilities as of the Thurmaston Youth Facilities Group? If yes, please add your name and address to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Q11 Do you use the Community Centre on Silverdale Drive?   Yes No Q12 Would you like to see improvements in the Community Centre?  If so, what? Q13 If you would like to see improvements in the Community Centre, would you be willing to help get these improvements? If yes, please add your name and address to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Q14 Would you like to join the volunteers of Thurmaston Events team that organise events in Thurmaston, such as Christmas Lights Switch On and Picnic in the Park.  If yes, please add your name and address to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Q15 Would be interested in having an allotment in Thurmaston?   If yes, please add your name and address to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Q16 Do you attend Parish Council meetings?   Yes No Q17 What would encourage you to attend parish Council meetings? Q18 Would you be interested in becoming a Parish Councillor?  If yes, please add your name and address to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Planning and Housing Q19 Would you support the construction of more industrial units In Thurmaston, (excluding the site where the Walkers Crisps used to be)   Yes No Q20 Do you support the Borough Council's planned option in their Local Development Framework to build 5,000 new homes to the east of Thurmaston?   Yes No Q21 Would you be prepared to join the Barkby and Barkby Thorpe (including Thurmaston) Action Group who are against this planned option in the previous question? If yes, please add your name and address to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Q22 Do you think that there are additional housing needs within Thurmaston for............? (Please identify all that are appropriate)   Only within the village boundaries Only outside the village boundaries In either location Family homes Starter Homes Affordable homes (rental) Affordable homes (shared ownership) Retirement Homes Sheltered housing Mixed development of all types of houses First time buyers Other No additional housing needed   If 'Other' please specify Q23 Has any member of your household had to leave Thurmaston in the last 5 years through lack of affordable housing?   Yes No Q24 Would you like to improve energy saving features in your home? (please tick all that apply)  More information available at  Energy Savings Trust http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/   Leics/Northants Energy Advice Centre Tel 0800 512012   Loft insulation Double glazing Cavity wall insulation Water saving / harvesting device Solar hot water panels Solar photovoltaic panels for electricity generation Low energy light bulbs Lagged hot water tank Wind power Woodburner Other

Environment Q25 Do you think any of the following detract from the parish's physical environment? Please tick all one response per row.   Yes   No   Don't know   1. Quality of Architecture design in Thurmaston       2.Overgrown hedges / trees / verges       3.Lack of trees       4.Lack of open spaces       Litter in verges / on footpaths       Fly tipping       6.  Footways in need of maintenance (alongside roads)       7.  Rights of way in need of maintenance (off-road public footpaths)       8.  Roads in need of maintenance       9.  Dog fouling       10.  Pollution (e.g. noise, fumes etc - please specify at the end of this section)       11.  Poorly maintained or lack of street furniture (e.g. public seating, traffic lights, road signs, village signs, litter bins, bus shelters, bollards, lighting columns - please specify in the next question.       12.  Graffiti       13.  Abandoned vehicles       14.  Poor/inadequately maintained street lighting       15.  Poor street cleaning       16.  Other       If 'Other' please specify Q26 If you have identified a problem, please state which number it is and where there is a problem. Q27 Which elements of the countryside around Thurmaston do you value? Please tick all that apply.   Local wildlife A  sense of local identity Tranquility Openness Places to walk Other   If 'Other' please specify Q28 What could be done to help protect and enhance the local environment of Thurmaston?  Please tick all that apply.   Prune/cut down some trees Look after woodlands Plant more trees Plant new orchards Preserve old orchards Preserve single tree in special places Car sharing, available through www.leicestershire.com   Energy Saving Other   If 'Other' please specify Q29 If you have identified a place for improvement, please state where and which improvement is needed. Q30 Are you interested in finding out more about Thurmaston's Heritage?  If yes, please add your name and details to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Q31 Do you have a garden which needs more help from someone to garden, or would you be willing to cultivate a garden? If yes, please add your name and details to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Q32 Do you use Watermead Country Park?   Yes No Q33 If you answered yes how do you use Watermead Country Park? Tick all that apply.   Walking Walking the dog Fishing Sailing Birdwatching Cycling As a through route between Thurmaston and Birstall Other   If 'Other' please specify

Traffic, Transport and Rights of Way Q34 If you use any of the public rights of way and bridleways in and around Thurmaston, please identify any improvements which would be of benefit (please identify all that apply)   A footbridge over the railway linking East Thurmaston (Blount Road/ Colby Drive area) to Watermead Country park Improvements to footpaths Vegetation removed Improved signposting Leaflets illustrating walks More seating and rest stops An official entrance to Watermead County park at Mill lane Other   If 'Other' please specify Q35 If you have ticked any of the above question, please state where improvements are needed. Q36 Which of the following would encourage you to walk more within your village? (Please tick all that apply)   Better maintained pavements More pedestrian crossings / shelters Dropped kerbs at crossings More or better street lighting Less fear of crime / anti-social behaviour Walk to school plan Organised group social walks Mural in the underpass More public seating Walks Leaflets None of these Other   If 'Other' please specify, or state where changes could be made Q37 Do you consider any of these traffic issues to be a problem within your parish? Tick one response per row.   Major problem   Problem   Not a problem   Don't know   Speeding traffic         Heavy goods vehicles on 7.5 ton limit roads e.g. Humberstone Lane, Rookery Lane         Flooding under railway bridge on Church Hill Road obstructing traffic and pedestrians         Traffic accidents         On-street parking         Off-street parking         Parking on pavements         Obstruction of entrances         Obstruction of views from entrances         Nowhere to park         Traffic congestion         Noise from traffic fumes       Q38 There are Community Speedwatch groups trained to catch speeding drivers in many villages.  Would you be interested in helping to set one up in Thurmaston?  If yes, please add your name and details to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Q39 If you are disabled, are there any obstacles affecting your mobility in and around Thurmaston? E.g. footpaths, recreational facilities. Q40 Do you own or have access to a private motor vehicle (car, van, motorbike) which you use on a regular basis?   Yes No Q41 Please identify the type of transport you MOST OFTEN use for each of the following purposes:  tick one response only on each row.   Private car /motorbike   Bus   Bicycle   Walk   Lift / Taxi   Work           Attending school / training           Attending college or university           Shopping           Leisure use           Hospital           Not applicable         Q42 Where do you travel to on a daily basis? Please tick all that apply.   Leicester Loughborough Melton Mowbray Syston Nottingham Do not travel out of the village on a daily basis Other Q43 Do you think public transport provision in Thurmaston is.....?   Very good Good Average Poor Very poor Don't know Do not use Q44 Which of the following improvements would encourage you to use public transport more? (Please tick all that apply)   More reliable service Cleanliness Improved safety at bus stops Improved safety on buses Better value for money Better driver attitude None Q45 Please use the space below to include any additional comments on your responses to travel and transport. Please include specific locations where travel and transport improvements are required.

Community Safety Q46 Which of the following options do you think would help tackle crime and improve safety within your village? (please identify all that apply)   Neighbourhood Watch scheme Business Watch scheme Deal with anti-social behaviour More regular police patrols within the village Better street lighting Dealing with under age drinking CCTV in public spaces Other   f you have ticked  street lights or CCTV, please state where or 'Other' please specify Q47 Would you like to join a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme? If yes, please add your name and details to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Q48 Please identify how much of a problem do you think the following are within your village:  tick one response only on each row.   Problem   Not a problem   Don't know   Burglary       Damage to vehicles       Vandalism       Drugs       Fraud and forgery       Indecency       Public order       Theft of a cycle       Theft from vehicle       Theft from person       Shop lifting       Theft of a vehicle       Assault       Domestic violence       Hate crime       Anti-social behaviour       Other       If 'Other' please specify Q49 Have you actually experienced any of the following crimes within your village in the last 12 months:  tick as appropriate   Crime   Burglary   Damage to vehicles   Vandalism   Drugs   Fraud and forgery   Indecency   Public order   Theft of a cycle   Theft from vehicle   Theft from person   Shop lifting   Theft of a vehicle   Assault   Domestic violence   Hate crime   Anti-social behaviour   If 'Other' please specify Q50 How safe do you feel around Thurmaston?   Very safe   Safe   Unsafe   Very unsafe   During the day         During the evening       Q51 If you feel 'unsafe' or 'very unsafe' please identify specific locations and times Q52 How do you find the service provided by the local police? Tick one box only   Very good Good Average Poor Very poor Don't know Q53 If you are concerned, how could the Service be improved? Q54 Do you know how to contact your local Police or Community Support Officer?   Yes No Q55 Would you be interested in receiving more information about being a Special (Volunteer) Constable?  If yes, please add your name and details to the contact sheet at the back of the questionnaire.   Yes No Social Care Q56 Could you benefit from financial or benefits/ work/ training advice?  Help is available from  Charnwood Citizens Advice 01509 267376, Job Centre Plus 01509 831000                              Adult Carers Service 0116 2629993   Yes No Q57 Does anyone in your household need care and support with everyday tasks?   Yes No Q58 If 'Yes', is there someone helping with care and support?   Yes No Have need of support Do not wish to have support If you would like some help, or additional help, your local Social Services office will be able to provide more information. Please leave your contact details at the end of the questionnaire. Q59 Which of the following services do you use to assist with care provision, if applicable?   Use   Not available   Would use if available   Meals on wheels       In-home care       Respite care       Carers support       Private nursing services       Support from voluntary organisation e.g. volunteer bureau / age concern       Other       If 'other' please specify Q60 Please use the space below to include any additional comments on social care within your parish

Education, Skills and Career Development Q61 If you have a child or children at Eastfield Primary School, how satisfied are you with the following:   Very satisfied   Satisfied   Dissatisfied   Very dissatisfied   Teaching         Size of classes (pupils per teacher)         Facilities available in school         School dinners         Playground areas         Access paths to and from         Parking facilities for drop off / pick up         Other       Q62 If you have a child or children at Churchill Junior Primary School, how satisfied are you with the following:   Very satisfied   Satisfied   Dissatisfied   Very dissatisfied   Teaching         Size of classes (pupils per teacher)         Facilities available in school         School dinners         Playground areas         Access paths to and from         Parking facilities for drop off / pick up         Other       Q63 If you have a child or children at Churchill Infant Primary School, how satisfied are you with the following:   Very satisfied   Satisfied   Dissatisfied   Very dissatisfied   Teaching         Size of classes (pupils per teacher)         Facilities available in school         School dinners         Playground areas         Access paths to and from         Parking facilities for drop off / pick up         Other       Q64 If you have a child or children at Bishop Ellis Primary School, how satisfied are you with the following:   Very satisfied   Satisfied   Dissatisfied   Very dissatisfied   Teaching         Size of classes (pupils per teacher)         Facilities available in school         School dinners         Playground areas         Access paths to and from         Parking facilities for drop off / pick up         Other       Q65 If you have a child or children at Roundhill Community College, how satisfied are you with the following:   Very satisfied   Satisfied   Dissatisfied   Very dissatisfied   Teaching         Size of classes (pupils per teacher)         Facilities available in school         School dinners         Playground areas         Access paths to and from         Parking facilities for drop off / pick up         Other       Q66 Please use the space provided to comment on specific additional childcare requirements you have in Thurmaston Q67 Would you attend a course either for recreational enjoyment or to develop skills? (Please identify all that apply). N.B. Learners, if the type of learning listed were available, would be expected to meet a large percentage of the cost themselves.     Yes, within parish   Yes, elsewhere   No   Not aware of availability   Would like to attend   Course for recreational enjoyment (e.g. hobby)           Computer skills (e.g. word processing)           Well-being and healthy living (e.g. yoga, nutrition, dieting, smoking cessation)           Work related vocational courses           Getting back to work skills courses           Language courses           Courses leading to accredited qualification           Other           If 'Other' please specify

Communication and Services Q68 Please identify how often you use these library services.   Daily   Once a week   Twice a month   Once a month   Less often   Don't use   Thurmaston             Over 50's library           Q69 Which library services do you use? (please tick all that apply)   Use   Not available   Don't know if available   Would use if available in library   Would use if available on mobile library   Borrow books           Borrow large print books           Borrow CD's           Borrow DVD's           Borrow audio books           Read newspaper / magazine           Attend an event / exhibition           Use a computer / internet           Use a photocopier / fax           Undertake research           Other           If 'Other' please specify Q70 Please provide any additional comments you may have regarding the library service, including improvements that you consider that are required Employment and the Local Economy Q71 Which of the following businesses and services located within your parish do you use and how often?   Daily   Weekly   Monthly   Occasionally   Don't use   None Available   Post office             Public house             Shops             Garage services             Petrol station             Other             If 'Other' please specify Q72 If you use the village post office which of the following services do you use?   Postal services Collecting pension  and benefits banking Paying bills Licenses and forms Foreign currency Greetings cards / stationary / etc Other   If 'Other' please specify Q73 What type of business development do you think would benefit your parish?  If you are interested in helping to provide any of this type of business development, please leave your contact details at the end of the questionnaire.   Small business workspace units More Shops Tea rooms Shoe repairs/dry cleaning Hardware store Fishing tackle shop Leisure facilities Social enterprise e.g. not for profit coffee shop, cleaning services, caring services Craft workshops Other   If 'Other' please specify Q74 Please use the space below to provide any further information that you wish to add regarding the local economy

About You Please help us with analysing the results by filling in the following Q75 How many people's views does this questionnaire represent? Q76 Please state the gender of each person   Male   Female   Person 1     Person 2     Person 3     Person 4   Q77 Which age group does each fit into?   Person 1   Person 2   Person 3   Person 4   18-24         25-34         35-44         45-54         55-64         65-74         75 and over       Q78 What are the occupations of each?   Person 1   Person 2   Person 3   Person 4   Employed full time         Semi retired         Retired         Employed part time         Housewife / househusband         Full time education         Unemployed         Other       Thank you for completing Thurmaston Parish Plan Questionnaire.  The results will be published together with public consultation results and an Action Plan for Thurmaston in a few months time.