Lindfield Village Appraisal
 
   

 

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                                                

 

No.

%

Reduce traffic

565

66

Recycling

399

47  

Improved public transport

397

46       

Community composting

220

26

Energy saving

200

24

Improved rights of way

200

24    

More employment locally

168

20   

Car sharing

131

15     

Advice on healthier lifestyles

88

10

Other

90

11

Nothing

12

 1

Don't know

 39

 5 

(Base: 849)

Lots of comments were made on this question.  They fall in the following categories:

30

Traffic (mainly traffic calming, 2 suggesting a one way system, one opposing further calming, one asking for removal of West Common roundabout)

26

Parking (outside schools 2; enforce restrictions 4; stop pavement parking 3; restrict parking in High St 6; better parking provision 2)

12

Better/more frequent verge mowing

9

Improve/clear footpaths/pavements

9

Stop more development /housing/urbanisation

7

Facilities for cyclists (cycleways/ cycle stands)

5

Flood prevention

4

Encouraging children to walk to school

4

Increase flower/tree planting

4

Improve waste collection 

4

Comments on shops (need cafe, electrician, hardware)

3

Act against dog mess

3

Complaints about pubs

3

Restore swans to pond

3

Lindfield postal address

2

Stop heavy lorries through village

2

More post boxes in north of village

plus 17 other suggestions.