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Issue |
Background |
Action |
Partners |
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Lack of employment opportunity in
the Parish |
There are few opportunities for
employment in the Parish other than self employment.
Research during the consultation period suggested potential employment
opportunities in the shape of tourism, small business development or
small-scale industrial workshops.
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Tourism |
Although a quarter of respondents had
no opinion, the remainder was fairly evenly divided over whether
tourism should be encouraged. Most tourists and fishers arrive by car
and the lack of car-parking facilities near the river and St Mary’s
church has been highlighted together with the damage done to verges
and Jubilee Lawn by vehicles. Although both The Sun and The Swan are
available for refreshments and toilet facilities, the lack of public
toilet facilities and more general refreshment venues is also a
problem.
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The Parish Council should note these
findings and use the outcome to formulate their position with regard
to these issues. |
Action Group
Felmersham & Radwell
Parish Council
Bedford Borough Council
Planning Department
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Small business development |
Over half of respondents were in favour
of small business development. Redundant farm buildings were
mentioned as suitable sites as was the provision of homes with office
facilities. |
Ensure that any potential development
conforms to the findings. |
Action Group
Felmersham & Radwell
Parish Council
Bedford Borough Council
Planning Department
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Small scale industrial
workshops |
Nearly three quarters of respondents
were against this option.
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Oppose any proposed development of this
nature.
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Action Group
Felmersham & Radwell
Parish Council
Bedford Borough Council
Planning Department
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