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THE ENVIRONMENT
Reducing traffic and improving public transport were the measures most
wanted. More recycling and composting were also wanted, as were improved
rights of way.
What people think should be done to help protect and enhance the local
environment of Lindfield
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No.
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%
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Reduce traffic
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565
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66
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Recycling
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399
|
47
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Improved public transport
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397
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46
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Community composting
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220
|
26
|
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Energy saving
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200
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24
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Improved rights of way
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200
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24
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More employment locally
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168
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20
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Car sharing
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131
|
15
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Advice on healthier lifestyles
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88
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10
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Other
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90
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11
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Nothing
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12
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1
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Don't know
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39
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5
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(Base: 849)
Lots of comments were made on this question. They fall in the following
categories:
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30
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Traffic (mainly traffic calming, 2 suggesting a one way system,
one opposing further calming, one asking for removal of West Common
roundabout)
|
|
26
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Parking (outside schools 2; enforce restrictions 4; stop pavement
parking 3; restrict parking in High St 6; better parking provision
2)
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12
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Better/more frequent verge mowing
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9
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Improve/clear footpaths/pavements
|
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9
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Stop more development /housing/urbanisation
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7
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Facilities for cyclists (cycleways/ cycle stands)
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5
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Flood prevention
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4
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Encouraging children to walk to school
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4
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Increase flower/tree planting
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4
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Improve waste collection
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4
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Comments on shops (need cafe, electrician, hardware)
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3
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Act against dog mess
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3
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Complaints about pubs
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3
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Restore swans to pond
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3
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Lindfield postal address
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2
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Stop heavy lorries through village
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2
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More post boxes in north of village
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plus 17 other suggestions.
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