Tongwynlais Community Survey Results - 2013-14

Contents

Introduction

This survey was carried out by a group of residents, brought together by a shared

interest in the land adjacent to Tongwynlais Village Hall, which has been proposed for

residential development.

Questionnaires were developed by the group, which currently has over 40 members,

including representatives from the school, village hall committee and community

council. County councillors also attend meetings and are fully supportive.

In October 2013, printed questionnaires were hand delivered to every house in

Tongwynlais (approx. 800), and also available to complete digitally, via

tongwynlais.com. A two week deadline was given for residents to complete the

questionnaire.

Results were presented at the community event ‘Knowing you knowing Ton’ in March

2014, where an ‘asset mapping’ and ‘future village hall’ activities took place.

Questionnaire

Results

156 surveys were completed, with demographics as below:

There was over-representation by female residents, and particularly the under 25

groups, which will need to be addressed in any follow up research.

Question 1 – In and around Tongwynlais

The data from this question can be made available if specific information is required

(for funding bids for community events/activities etc.). Some of the interesting points:

Question 2 - Suggestions for improvements to amenities

Upgrading existing shops, amenities, facilities better atmosphere at Lewis; better food (all venues mentioned, and compared to others in nearby villages); better local shop; bigger range at café; card payments; cash machine; improve Village Hall; improving Castle Kitchen; longer opening hours; new door for chemist; seating at Phoenix fish bar; update Post Office; Updating Lewis Arms.

New or increased facilities more playgrounds; more library; more facilities at the Dr's; fruit and veg shop.

Safety increased or better policing; lighting on Taff Trail; deal with anti-social behaviour.

Transport and accessibility pathway to link village to woods; better parking; accessibility.

Social and events notice board better used; publicity of events; events / activities for children and young people.

Green space Allotments; cut back trees; gardens or beds in green spaces; nature reserve and picnic area; picnic tables; benches.

Appearance of the village better pavements; clean shop fronts; dog mess; Iitter; increased care and pride.

Suggestions for improvements to amenities were also colour and size-coded according

to the number of comments.

Question 3 - New amenities/ facilities / services / businesses

Results were sorted into themes in the same way as for question 2:

Community groups and events Eating out

activities in the evening 1 Chinese takeaway 3

adult learning 1 indian restaurant 5

adults book club 1 Italian restaurant 1

advice hub 1 pizza place 1

Arts centre 1 restaurant 10

creche 1 Finance

events for kids 7 Bank 1

more events 1 card payments 1

notice board better used 1 cash machine 8

publicity of events 4 Shops

sewing for kids 1 baker 10

social hub 1 butcher 16

study club 1 charity shop 3

travelling fayre 1 cycle shop 1

Village-owned pub 1 Deli 6

Health Services Farm shop 1

alternative medicine 1 fruit and veg shop 25

Safety Greggs 1

lighting on Taff Trail 1 hardware store 1

Green space health food shop 1

allotments 1 Reptile shop and experience 1

bench 2 Sport and Leisure

dog-free green area 1 Leisure Centre 3

gardens or beds in green spaces 2 Library 1

more playgrounds 3 soft play 1

nature reserve and picnic area 2 swimming pool 4

Outdoor bike park 1 Theatre 1

picnic tables 2

Question 4 - Ideas for improvement to the Village Hall and Tanyard

General updating and refurb 17 Bingo 1

Better promotion 7 Clear out side rooms 1

Car park 7 Encourage greater use 1

Clean up outside and inside of Village Hall 7 Heating 1

sell Tanyard invest in VH 5 Longer Library hours 1

Children's activities 4 Maintenance 1

Classes 4 OAP club 1

Better info on prices 3 Person on-site for enquiries 1

Table tennis, pool etc 3 Preschooler music groups 1

Improve kitchen facilities at Village Hall 3 Soft Play 1

Multiple use of VH 2 Sound system 1

New name for Tanyard 2 Stage curtain 1

Cheaper hire costs for Villagers 2 Use as internet cafe 1

Events 2 Welcoming entrance 1

Farmer's market 2

Question 5 - Would you support the land next to the village hall being bought by

and for the village?

Yes – 74% No – 7% Maybe – 13% Blank – 6%

What would you like to see it used for?

Community garden 23

Off-street parking 23

Outdoor play area 19

Keep as it is 12

Nature Trail 11

Picnic area 9

Houses 8

Gateway to woods 7

Extend VH 6

Seating 6

Wildlife area 5

Car Boot, Fayres, minimarket 3

Keep the trees 3

open space 3

Regular litter picks etc 3

Allotments 2

Use by School 2

Community Centre 2

Mountain bike trail 2

Sensory garden 2

Bowling Green 1

Climber for kids 1

Dog-Free area 1

herb garden 1

Indoor sports 1

Muscle beach 1

Pathway 1

sports facilities 1

youth club 1

110 Green Space for use by whole community

12 Potential to extend Village Hall

3 Specific green space

23 Parking

8 Houses

3 Events

1 Muscle beach

Balloon display at ‘Knowing-you Knowing-Ton’ event, to show suggestions for

land next to the village hall: