Parishioners have said yes in the referendum!

 

The Village Improvement Plan (VIP) is proposed to sit alongside the Neighbourhood Development Plan to promote the ongoing improvements being sought by Fressingfield people.

The various consultations highlighted some aspects of ‘development’ that could not appear in the NDP, so these have been combined into these proposals of the enhancement of our village and the life of all who live or spend time here. This is very much a starting point and will form an active part of the Parish Council’s programme of meetings and working groups. It is no way definitive and is very much ‘evergreen’ in nature and should dynamically change and grow to allow the chosen developments to take place. Inputs from parishoners will be crucial at all levels.

Each area under consideration has been identified but within each more work, detailing objectives, costs, benefits and those engaged in the improvements will need to be carried out. Thus for each a working group will be identified and villagers with particular interests and skills will be encouraged to contribute.

As a Plan it can be expected to develop to meet new visions. Funding streams will be an important aspect and Parish Councillors will keep careful prudent track of any funding commitments made.

Area for Development	Target improvements	Participants	Timescale
Drainage issues across the village	Surface water into the Beck Grey water drainage in the centre of the village Measure of impact of developments in place Consider further system capacity for any future growth.	PC, Village households, Anglian Water	2019/20
Allotment provision	Re use of existing allotments Provision of additional allotments spaces perhaps 1.5 acres	PC Garden Club Villagers	2020
Play Facilities	Reduction of speeding through village Safety review of roadways/paths Pavement improvements for walking Road surfaces for safety	SCC(advice) PC PC.Nbhd Watch	2019/20 2020
Street lighting	Enact lamp improvements	PC	2019
Trees and environmental issues	Survey of village trees including veteran and special trees TPOs in place and monitored Tree Planting schemes and improvements	Tree Group PC/tree warden TG	2019/21
Sports & Cultural life	Promotion of Playing Field facilities Village Fete Concerts and musical events	FPMC, MSDC PC Village groups Church Groups	2020 2020
Security & Safety	Enhancing policing and security matters Continue to promote the PCSO initiative begun earlier Support Neighbourhood Watch	NWG PC & nearby Parishes	2019 / ongoing
Parish Assets	A.The PlayingField uplift in use and presentation B.Cemetery upgrade planting C.Bus Shelter maintenance D.Village benches/Phone Box	FPMC PC PC & Tree group PC PC	2020 2020
Good neighbours	Support and encourage existing arrangements. Possible extension Seek to work with Stradbroke GNScheme	Church groups and PC Volunteers	2019 2019
Business & Employment Supprt	Encourage CAB/Harleston employment group Consult on Business needs Tourism promotion	CAB PC PC & local tourist interests	2019 2019 2019/20
Health & Wellbeing	Health/Care support for older villagers Age focussed provision for Older groups, Youth and Families Health promotions	Existing groups, Surgery FOFSA, family church activities Surgery and other health initiatives wellbeing etc	2019/20 2020 2020
Supporting Village Groups	Emerging grants for new activity based groups or new projects	PC & Village groups	2019
	Provision of Village minibus to support groups around the Parish	PC, village groups, School	2020