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Rudloe
At the end of each section of the survey residents were asked whether there was anything else they would like to tell us. This is a summary of comments made:
The residents were asked whether they had noticed any improvement with regards to their home and neighbourhood over the last 12 months:
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2 residents have noticed a difference by the flats now it has been revamped.
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2 residents have mentioned the bus route goes into town now.
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10 residents have noticed a difference with litter and debris by the school, neighbourhood, and play areas. These areas are a lot cleaner and tidier.
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4 residents says the park has improved after it was painted and tidied up.
The residents were asked whether there was anything else they would like to tell us about the neighbourhood:
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8 residents mentioned lack of parking for residents because of non-residents parking, eg lorries and vans parking on the grass and pavements.
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3 residents would like street lighting to be better because there is very little.
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1 resident would like to see lower garage rents so more can be done about parking.
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More lighting is needed for garage area or sensor lights
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The residents would like more signs in the area because there have been none for 2 years on to North Croft Road, also no sign for the school.
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1 resident would like to see more police in the area.
The residents were asked what activities they would you like to see based in the centre:
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The residents would like to see more activities for children and elderly.
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First aid, computer, yoga, and keep fit courses/classes.
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The residents would like a youth centre.
Residents were asked what activities/facilities they you like to see for children and young people:
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The residents would like to see activities run for all age groups.
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Up-to-date play parks and make better use of grass areas.
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2 residents would like a toddler group.
The residents were asked whether there was anything else we should prioritise:
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More parking for residents
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Traffic calming scheme
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Recycling facilities
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More youth activities.
Westlea works with several partner organisations and asked some questions on behalf of those partners and other organisations. The following number of people requested further information.
Barnardo’s Jigsaw project and 1-1 Family support |
10 |
Dream Scheme and Street Based Youth Workers |
10 |
Wiltshire fire and rescue home safety check |
20 |
Whatever project |
5 |
Training courses |
9 |
Residents groups |
8 |
Carers support - Partner with Westlea |
6 |
Carer support |
6 |
Young carers |
4 |
Link good neighbour – Partnership with Westlea |
10 |
Link good neighbours |
6 |
Wiltshire libraries |
10 |
Table of statistics for Rudloe
The indicators below are some of those used by the Housing Corporation to determine the level of deprivation in an area, when compared to average.
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Rudloe |
Westlea average |
Total number of re-lets |
16 |
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Void loss-turn over (excluding major works) |
29 days |
25.25 days |
Rent arrears as % of debit |
6.00% |
3.70% |
HB Recipients as % of tenancies |
58.70% |
59.00% |
Maintenance costs-average per property |
£280.29 |
£657.00 |
The following information shows a small increase in reported crime compared to the previous year. Detection rates for 2007/08 are not available.
Corsham rural (including Rudloe)
yearly crime figures 2008-09 (Apr-Mar inc) |
Crime |
Reported
2008-09 |
Reported
2007-08 |
Detected 2008/09 |
Theft from person |
2 |
1 |
0 |
Violence against person |
47 |
34 |
22 |
Violence other |
52 |
43 |
25 |
Burglary domestic |
17 |
20 |
2 |
Vehicle |
38 |
41 |
5 |
Theft & Handling |
97 |
95 |
19 |
Criminal damage |
81 |
99 |
10 |
Drugs |
5 |
3 |
6 |
Other |
61 |
61 |
12 |
Totals |
400 |
397 |
101 |
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