Questionnaire, detailed analysis, from Page 35 to Page 48
QUESTION 2. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE?
CRIME
More police presence 14
Prevent/reduce vandalism 6
Control of anti social behaviour 5
No drinking in public/streets 2
Police time wasting 1
Police allowed to punish immediately 1
Noise late at night 1
Clamp down on illegal parking esp. on sea front 1
Emphasis on real villains not motorists 1
Reduce crime rate 1
HOUSING & THE ECONOMY
Less building flats/ flat co nversions 21
Affordable housing 16
Restrictions on 2 nd homes 5
More employment opportunities 5
Improve appearance of housing 3
Housing priority for locals 3
Keep young people/ families in the town 2
Local, non-seasonal work 2
Stop building or converting homes and businesses into retirement homes 2
Affordable rents for new businesses - or concessions on rates 1
Economic regeneration 1
More choice in affordable workspaces with good facilities 1
Tightening up on businesses that operate from private homes - parking problems 1
Better housing for Swanage young people 1
Housing: lack of council or shared ownership 1
Loss of vitality to town -2 nd homes 1
Attitude of locals towards second homers 1
Thing to encourage the young to stay 1
Second home owners/visitors – tourist tax 1
Second home owners tax reductions 1
Means testing for 2 nd home owners 1
Housing policy/development 1
Housing: flats etc. hotels, accommodation 1
YOUTH FACILITIES
More/better facilities & activities for the youth 19
Better attitude towards children 2
Sell use of the library to youngsters 1
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responses
CRIME 33
HOUSING & ECONOMY 73
YOUTH FACILITIES 29
ENVIRONMENT 152
LOCAL FACILITIES 98
TOURISM 100
HEALTH & FITNESS 27
TRANSPORT 187
TOTAL 699
G et youngsters involved in tours of Swanage for tourists 1
Things to be more child friendly 1
The Youth club – put in some arcade machines 1
Beach showers for children 1
A children’s centre: accommodation for ‘By The Seaside’ 1
Continuation of development of King G eorge’s site esp. play area 1
Childcare facilities 1
THE ENVIRONMENT
Cleaner/ less litter 36
Better public toilets 14
Poor state of Pier head site/ tidy up/ renovate 12
Less dog fouling 10
Ban/regulate jet skis 7
Improvement / upgrading of beach and seafront 6
Change design of flood alleviation jetty 6
Improve / repair wooden groynes - 4
More recycling 4
Loss of sand from beach 4
Tidy up appearance of buildings 4
G raffiti reduction 2
G et rid of light pollution 2
Free public toilets 2
Removal of ugly buildings! 2
Improve air quality from train fumes 2
Fast food/ take away outlets to pay for daily clean up 1
Extend dog free beach enforcement 1
Supervision for road sweepers and refuse collectors 1
Cold water shower on the beach: to save water 1
Buildings on seafront 1
Stop beach erosion north of outfall - junction V ictoria Ave / Shore Rd 1
Seaweed collection - piles of seaweed awaiting collection left on sitting areas. Beach looks like a war
zone afterwards 1
The steps down to the beach at New Swanage are very dangerous 1
The sea defences which ruin the look of the beach 1
I wish my dog was not banned from the beach in the summer 1
Remove naturists from Studland 1
Partly unoccupied derelict building by the taxi office near the pier should be developed commercially
or demolished 1
Better planning and licensing control 1
Build with care 1
New Buildings sympathetic, use local stone 1
G et rid of radio mast at Harrow House 1
Resist new development but seek to regenerate and refurbish 1
Removal of bright lights on sea fronts 1
Landscape Town Centre 1
Circular clock not as aesthetically pleasing as square clock 1
Dark blue paint not as nice as turq uoise 1
Old buildings need protecting more and bulldozing less 1
Redevelopment and new buildings 1
Architecture - taste in the Planning Department 1
Fix the lights in the Parade and Square 1
Huge grey metal shed on Industrial Estate needs painting to merge in 1
Repair dangerous pavements 1
Improve approach from Harmons Cross by planting trees and shrubs 1
Salt container for icy weather at hill tops 1
Footpath along water's edge from Sailing Club to Peveril Point 1
Path - used by dog owners for access to St George's Field - alongside 'Mowlem' burial ground &
railway badly eroded: damaging tree roots 1
Only plastic bottles / glasses allowed outside - beer / alcohol in town area 1
I don't really know 1
People should become more aware of their environment and look after it better 1
No poly bags in green recycle boxes: tie paper with string? 1
LOCAL FACILITIES
More quality shops 13
More/better supermarkets 12
Improved shopping facilities 4
Opening times of shops/ cafes 3
G reater racial / cultural mix in the town 2
Everyday shops not seasonal shops/tourist shops 2
More adult education courses 2
More Care Homes 2
Learning facilities 2
V ery little 2
Fill empty shop premises 1
Large Clothes store - M & S? 1
Good shoe shop 1
More children's clothes shops 1
The Co-op should not be an electrical retailer: should sell quality food at reasonable prices 1
Market needs more stalls selling high quality items 1
Shops for residents 1
Miss local sub Post Office 1
Shops are useless 1
More staff at supermarkets 1
No more Charity shops 1
Include Waitrose a good bookshop,good restaurants 1
Some of the shops look tacky now 1
Customer service training for retailers and small businesses 1
Better availability of fruit / vegetables / fres h food all year round 1
Farmers Market is poor - not local produce 1
Sheltered shops cafes: roof or glass canopy over Commercial Road 1
Encourage wider variety of shops and business into town 1
But I feel forced often to shop off Purbeck 1
Develop Commercial Lane - shops/cafes 1
Specialist children' s' shoe shop 1
Not possible to go to the Bank 1
The 'filled in' windows above Somerfield could be painted to look like proper windows 1
Lower Council Taxes 1
A more forward looking Council: representing local people not themselves 1
Replied to letters to council and county 1
The Council: seems to be against anyone who wants to change or improve anything 1
G et rid of council employees who do nothing but send out useless questionnaires 1
Open local government 1
Fees and expenses for councillors reduced: match level of service provided 1
Community labour to be carried out locally 1
Lack of planning for the future and need for a Swanage identity 1
The town's perception of itself: it lacks pride: it does not provide QUALITY for anyone 1
Endless feuding and lack of tolerance between different groups 1
ST to become inclusive of political persuasions (other than majority) 1
No radical changes 1
Must not loose Swanages uniq ue quality 1
Develop Swanage as an additional site for BU 1
Threat to schools - worried about the possible changes from middle to primary schools with school
closures 1
Supervised after lessons homework and leisure activities at middle school and purbeck school 1
Provide shelters to cope with bad weather 1
Better use of St G eorge's Field 1
To improve facilities for people living here 1
Too many things require trips to Poole or Dorchester 1
Restore old grammar school as outdoor activity centre or Field centre for Jurassic coast 1
Communications 1
Library facilities - more hours - more books - wider range 1
Develop services available at Cottage Hospital 1
Restore Meals on Wheels 1
Improve Home Care 1
Community Centre for all with long opening hours 1
More facilities for the elderly and disabled 1
More or better use of local parks 1
Town Hall - outside help and advice required 1
TOURISM
Stop the demolition of hotels/ more hotels 11
Better quality café and restaurants 10
Make Swanage more upmarket 6
G et rid of amusement arcades 6
Rebuild/replace/knock down Mowlem 6
Improve tourist industry/ make people welcome 5
A Marina 4
Rebuild beach/ beach facilities 4
Wet weather facilities for tourists 2
Raise status of bandstand - lucky to have one 2
Boating facilities upgraded 2
Used to be a picture postcard town: not so much left: keep what we have left 2
Red tape and business taxes on hotels and guest houses 1
Tax incentives to improve quality/ quantity of visitor accommodation 1
Develop Mowlem as good arts centre 1
No live theatre at Mowlem 1
V ery uncomfortable seats in Mowlem: a new cinema 1
More consideration to day visitors 1
Nice tourists to return to stay 1
Avoidance of yaught marina 1
Less beach huts 1
Beach drop off and pick up zone at each end of jetty 1
Loss of sand on main beach- archways through jetty to let tidal streams run through? 1
Better water sports facilities 1
Facilities for those who use the seas other than for bathing 1
Clearer publicity for attractions in Swanage 1
Reduce overcrowding in height of summer 1
Inability of tourists to respect the environment and local peoples' needs 1
Retain Swanage' s charm 1
Is too seasonal 1
Sort out town centre evening youth 'culture' 1
Co-ordinated beach hut cost for residents regularly taking seasonal hire for personal use 1
More attention / consideration / benefits given to full time residents choosing to holiday here 1
To expand our profile and embrace change now, for a secure / prosperous future, where young wish to
stay 1
Coach trips to area increased in winter to include victorian Swanage 1
Destructive and negative attitude to visitors and long term second home owners 1
All the visitors around 1
Intermittent loud music of 'oh! my darling clementine sweeping across the beach front and beach from
the amusement arcade 1
Imaginative public art a good idea - see Brighton 1
Develop open-air environment: cafes etc 1
Facilities for visitors in wet weather 1
Adventure activities - climbing tuition course? - increased potential 1
Better facilities for families: families club with bar not pub 1
To improve facilities for people living here 1
Too many things require trips to Poole or Dorchester 1
Restore old grammar school as outdoor activity centre or Field centre for Jurassic coast 1
Communications 1
Library facilities - more hours - more books - wider range 1
Develop services available at Cottage Hospital 1
Restore Meals on Wheels 1
Improve Home Care 1
Community Centre for all with long opening hours 1
More facilities for the elderly and disabled 1
More or better use of local parks 1
Town Hall - outside help and advice required 1
TOURISM
Stop the demolition of hotels/ more hotels 11
Better quality café and restaurants 10
Make Swanage more upmarket 6
G et rid of amusement arcades 6
Rebuild/replace/knock down Mowlem 6
Improve tourist industry/ make people welcome 5
A Marina 4
Rebuild beach/ beach facilities 4
Wet weather facilities for tourists 2
Raise status of bandstand - lucky to have one 2
Boating facilities upgraded 2
Used to be a picture postcard town: not so much left: keep what we have left 2
Red tape and business taxes on hotels and guest houses 1
Tax incentives to improve quality/ quantity of visitor accommodation 1
Develop Mowlem as good arts centre 1
No live theatre at Mowlem 1
V ery uncomfortable seats in Mowlem: a new cinema 1
More consideration to day visitors 1
Nice tourists to return to stay 1
Avoidance of yaught marina 1
Less beach huts 1
Beach drop off and pick up zone at each end of jetty 1
Loss of sand on main beach- archways through jetty to let tidal streams run through? 1
Better water sports facilities 1
Facilities for those who use the seas other than for bathing 1
Clearer publicity for attractions in Swanage 1
Reduce overcrowding in height of summer 1
Inability of tourists to respect the environment and local peoples' needs 1
Retain Swanage' s charm 1
Is too seasonal 1
Sort out town centre evening youth 'culture' 1
Co-ordinated beach hut cost for residents regularly taking seasonal hire for personal use 1
More attention / consideration / benefits given to full time residents choosing to holiday here 1
To expand our profile and embrace change now, for a secure / prosperous future, where young wish to
stay 1
Coach trips to area increased in winter to include victorian Swanage 1
Destructive and negative attitude to visitors and long term second home owners 1
All the visitors around 1
Intermittent loud music of 'oh! my darling clementine sweeping across the beach front and beach from
the amusement arcade 1
Imaginative public art a good idea - see Brighton 1
Develop open-air environment: cafes etc 1
Facilities for visitors in wet weather 1
Adventure activities - climbing tuition course? - increased potential 1
Better facilities for families: families club with bar not pub 1
Road and pavement sweeping in residential areas 1
Transport B roads 1
Big lorry ban 1
Condition of the town roads 1
Limit number of metallic signs for motorists: useful only in a few key areas 1
Access to the South-east of town & commercial road 1
Bypass for Corfe and Sandford 1
Access to south Swanage without having to drive through the town centre 1
Emergency Vehicle access through town if Institute Road blocked 1
Road system 1
Reduce the number of vehicles through Corfe Castle, Harmons Cross and Herston along the A351
V alley road 1
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QUESTION 3. WHAT H OPES DO YOU HAVE FOR SWANAGE IN 5- 1 0 YEARS TIME?
Topi c Numb er of
responses
ENVIRONMENT 40
HEALTH & FITNESS 34
HOUSING 125
LAW & ORDER 19
LOCAL FACILITIES 65
PEOPLE 30
STAY THE SAME 61
TOURISM 149
TRANSPORT 74
OTHER 11
TOTAL 608
ENVIRONMENT
Cleaner/ less litter 9
No more building 4
Better toilets 3
Fines for/less dog mess 2
Preserve the unique open spaces around the Bay 2
G eneral appearance of buildings 2
G raffiti free 1
Improved recycling facilities 1
The maintenance of its uniq ue peacefulness. 1
Ensure cliff stabilisation 1
That the sea hasn't risen over it 1
Retain the views of green downs 1
Slipway facilities safer 1
Improved environmental service 1
That new buildings will fit in with the landscape 1
I hope that the shabbier properties will be far fewer 1
No building in Sand Pit Field or by bandstand 1
Open spaces not built on 1
Remove inappropriate developments 1
Restriction of bay development continued 1
Appearance of town smartened up 1
To see that cleanness of the town and beaches are as good as they are now 1
Well cared for green areas esp. by seafront 1
Repair dangerous pavements 1
HEALTH & FITNESS
Sports/leisure centre 24
Better sports facilities 3
Diving centre 2
New play area in King George’ s field with indoor area/pavilion 1
Sign to football club 1
Indoor play facility 1
Building of a clubhouse and facilities for rowing club 1
Little: have little faith in local councillors will to improve sports facilities 1
HOUSING & THE ECONOMY
Affordable homes/Affordable housing for young 23
More jobs/ better job prospects 14
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Less building of flats 12
Less second homes 10
Smarter/more upmarket 6
Second home owners ‘pay there way’/full council tax 5
More trade/industry 4
Encourage more small/ SMEs to base business here 4
Do not expand on retirement properties 4
Become a dynamic and diverse and thriving business community 4
To continue to prosper 2
Quality housing built 2
House prices too high as is poll tax 1
Gains confidence as a permanent town 1
More council houses to be built 1
With better IT communications: more business run from home 1
Support and welcome new business in keeping with style of the town 1
More choice in affordable workspaces with good facilities 1
Small business areas established off Victoria Ave and Commercial Rd 1
More residents using local businesses 1
Develop a regeneration plan, to inspire younger people and retain their skills in the town 1
Keep locally owned & managed business 1
G rows a community and services base linked to permanent homes 1
Change of attitude from local business owners 1
Retain a working community 1
Economic activity: increase proportion of working people to those in retirement 1
More financially viable as a community 1
Concentrate on being an attractive residential place for people who work out of town
or who are retired 1
Welcome change for continuing growth 1
Brought into 21st century 1
Better trained / skilled artisans 1
Better long term planning by Councils 1
More local powers (less to district) 1
Scrap Town Council: replace with extended Purbeck D.C 1
Less Council Tax 1
More balanced Town Council 1
Better control of Council workers to accomplish jobs quicker 1
More progressive Council with more younger councillors 1
If the Local Council really means what they say - we have every hope for the town - but we have heard
promises before 1
Rates linked to income 1
No more housing development 1
Balance of types of property 1
I hope that ‘out of character’ housing will have been substantially reduced 1
I hope a large number of houses are not built by Days Park - noise / changing the atmosphere 1
Not much if council keeps giving developers permission to knock down old buildings 1
No future if something is not done about housing - too expensive for young people - too many holiday
homes 1
Restricted accommodation for single people/ newly married 1
LAW & ORDER
More police presence 5
Sort out troublesome youths 3
Less vandalism 2
Keep a low crime rate 1
Law and order would have prevailed 1
Crime free 1
Prevent troublemakers from starting 1
Raising awareness of anti-social behaviour 1
None - unless anti-social individuals are removed 1
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That it remains a safe and friendly place to live 1
The cutting down of drug taking and drinking - young people - leads to crime 1
Hope that vandals will have learned to appreciate people and property 1
LOCAL FACILITIES
Improved supermarkets 9
More/improved facilities 9
Better shops 6
Community centre/hall 5
More/ better adult education classes 4
Full scale/ better hospital 3
Schools thriving 1
Keep Swanage middle school 1
A Bournemouth University department in the town 1
Warden controlled / supervised flats for the elderly 1
Utility infrastructure improved 1
Formation of local associations linked to business and schools to control the town 1
Development via Steps Hollow of infrastructure for boats - repairs: holding tank etc 1
Accessibility to buildings 1
Continuation / improvement of day care facilities 1
Cottage Hospital works completed 1
Keep excellent medical services 1
That it treasures and protects its Community Hospital 1
Medical staff at Swanage Hospital 1
We hope that healthcare facilities for the elderly will have improved 1
Place suitable for staging art exhibitions 1
Better facilities for youngsters 1
Restore meals on wheels 1
Improve home care 1
Community bank 1
Better provision for the elderly 1
Local produce at weekend market 1
Restore all or part of the old railway pier used for stone removal years ago 1
Better clothes shopping 1
More variety in shopping area: use all shops 1
A specialised DV D, computer games, video, CD shop 1
Burger King 1
McDonalds 1
Not overrun by Burger Kings / High pressure retailers etc 1
A B & Q or similar 1
PEOPLE
Younger town/ less retired people/more balanced 13
Less people/young people moving out the area 4
More young people resident in Swanage 2
Better class of people, caring for Swanage 1
A town where all groups can live together: young / families / middle aged / elderly / 2nd homers: with
all their needs catered for 1
LOTS: local people care and are waiting for the chance to help 1
More people having more fun without upsetting others in the community 1
Less negative attitude from young people 1
Keep the friendship among locals 1
Keep a vibrant young population 1
Encourage more permanent population rather than holiday homes 1
That Swanage does not end up as a low grade retirement 1
Protect needs of elderly, but focus on the future giving younger people involvement and a sense of
pride in Swanage 1
Fresh young people moving in 1
STAY THE SAME
To remain the same/no change/little change 56
Planners must be very strict on new developments and respect town's history 1
To grow a bit but not too large that it’s unrecognisable as a small town 1
That it keeps its character, but embraces being the focus for the Heritage Coast - but doesn't get taken
over by 'big' outsiders 1
V ictorian charm cultivated not abused by developers and town council 1
That it does not attempt to compete with Poole or Bournemouth 1
TOURISM
Remains tourist town/ tourism grows 17
Improve Mowlem 10
Centre for Jurassic coast/positive effects of JC 9
Management of beach 8
Marina 8
A family holiday resort 7
Hotels will not continue to become flats 6
Accommodation for visitors 6
Wet weather/indoor provision for visitors 5
Clean/improve beach and seafront 5
No more amusement arcades 4
More restaurants 3
Re develop Pier head 3
Some form of breakwater or harbour facilities NOT MARINA 2
Seafront no further development 2
Action to stop beach erosion 2
An improvement of the buildings round the Pier 2
Facilities for sea gowers on pier 1
Develop Mowlem as a good Arts Centre 1
More visitors staying overnight or longer 1
Development of specialist shops and hotels to attract short stay visitors 1
Return to the self-supporting small town, before tourism became all important,
affecting types of shops 1
Emphasise local culture, history and people: not like everywhere else and other seaside towns 1
This is a wonderful chance to make Swanage a very desirable place to live in - and to visit 1
That it may become a quieter place in the summer months 1
Not to grow too much and become too tacky and touristy 1
Reduction in number of visitors / schools conducting surveys 1
That Swanage becomes the creative and cultural heart of Purbeck 1
Integrated water sports facilities centred on pier 1
Harbour 1
Boathouse for rowing club 1
More boat sailings from pier 1
Increased water sports activities & facilities 1
If coast is to be seen at its best from sea, boats must be able to stay here and have what they need
locally 1
Pier got rid of 1
That the concrete groynes do not get funding 1
Sensitively repaired sea wall 1
No hideous breakwaters 1
Tourists: impact of too many visitors to the Jurassic Coast 1
Heritage Coast Centre & café / restaurant at the castle: wide publicity 1
Heritage Centre open all year: people visit all year 1
Access to Durlston Bay by footpath useable by all 1
Pony-trekking bridleway along the length of Heritage Coast with stop-off hostels 1
A thriving centre at Durlston Castle 1
Clearer Heritage feel 1
People able to enjoy our coastline 1
5
Areas are redeveloped - Pier Head 1
A more viable town if tourism is taken seriously in relation to the World Heritage status, but I fear the
difficult decisions will not be taken and money not invested 1
Better use of Bandstand 1
Museum - centrally placed - history of Swanage 1
More arts and cultural events 1
Continuation of excellent events - well publicised 1
Facilities for non holidaymakers improved in winter 1
More stuff to do 1
Local activities: Jazz, Blues, Folk, Carnival etc - more support and encouragement 1
Improvements in food / entertainment bringing services to 21st century standards 1
Renewed attraction for visitors 1
More events like Jazz Festival 1
With all the necessary support facilities 1
Balance of entertainment for all age groups 1
Retain Punch & Judy / Carnival etc. 1
Better provision for day trippers 1
Better designed amusements 1
Better service in Public Houses 1
Proper use of outdoor space: Albert G ardens amphitheatre for paid for productions
Holiday Park 1
That the seafront will not be built upon, or popularised – funfairs 1
That it will not try to become like every other seaside town, but DEV ELOP its own characteristics 1
TRANSPORT
Rail link to Wareham 26
Better public transport 14
Improve traffic flow/control/ roads 10
Pedestrianisation 6
Bus service improved 2
Free parking 2
Lower parking prices 2
Better parking 2
Buses from Poole & Bournemouth in evening 1
Link 150 bus to 142/ 3/ 4 – access to Bournemouth 1
V isitors should use car parks not road 1
G ood maps at exits of car parks 1
Underground car parks under sea front gardens 1
Northbrook & De Moulham roads - one way + speed restrictions 1
Tunnel under Prince Albert Gardens: climate change / wetter weather 1
Provide some encouragement to make greater use of park and ride facility at Nordon 1
Remove loading area in Institute Road 1
Cycle track along V alley Road from Corfe Castle to Swanage 1
OTHER
Don’t think I’ll still be here 4
That im still alive 2
A plot in the cemetery! 1
More fears than hopes 1
That questionnaires like this are headed 1
No more surveys: actions not talk 1
No hope: place needs integrity 1
QUESTION 4 . WHAT ONE TH ING WOULD IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE IN
SWANAGE?
Topi c Numb er of
Comments
CRIME 22
ENVIRONMENT 46
HEALTH AND FITNESS 34
HOUSING & ECONOMY 41
LOCAL FACILITIES 24
TOURISM &
ENTERTAINMENT
36
TRANSPORT 106
MISCELLANEOUS 22
TOTAL 331
CRIME
Control/surveillance of anti social behaviour/ vandalism 13
More police 6
Feeling of safety 2
G ood policing 1
ENVIRONMENT
Litter reduction 11
Clean, well-maintained, free public toilets 8
Less noise 4
Beach full of sand/ improve beach 4
Ban jet skis 3
Reduce the shabbiness 2
Replace Banjo jetty with wooden groynes 2
Clean air, currently contaminated by Swanage Steam Railway 2
Free refuse bins in Cowlease Lane 1
Retail premises to charge for plastic bags 1
More dog waste bins on popular dog walking routes 1
Increase public hygiene standards 1
Restoration of stonework in public areas 1
Repair dangerous pavements 1
Levelled pavements 1
Urgent attention to landslip at Durlston 1
Control of new building: should fit in with existing character 1
Future development being sensitive to the environment 1
Ban more building 1
Blitz on anti-social dog owners 1
I wish my dog was not banned from the beach in the summer 1
Keep dogs of beach 1
More conservation officers 1
More dropped kerbs – disabled 1
Outer boundary for high powered motor boats 1
Quiet, more considerate neighbours 1
HEALTH & FITNESS
Sports centre/hall / facilities 29
A fully fitted rowing club 2
Better gym/fitness facilities for all ages 1
A really good marine sports/ leisure area 1
Wet/soft play indoor centre for young children 1
HOUSING & THE ECONOMY
Affordable housing 6
Council to be more independent and have more say over local issues 5
Keep Council tax down/ reasonable 4
Council to listen to local people 4
Lower cost of living 1
Balance between working people and retirement 1
More permanent residents: less part-timers 1
Too many people retire here 1
Limit or ban property developers 1
I'd like to be able to afford to live here 1
Not allowing planning permission in built up areas 1
Planning application approval 1
Second home owners to pay their way - reducing Council Tax 1
Larger home 1
Range of employment 1
Proper salary: so I can progress without moving away 1
More young people gaining useful work: running own business 1
Income related community charge 1
G etting something useful for the Council tax 1
That council tax be replaced by something fairer 1
Town Council policy should change: too skewed to tourism at the expense of locals 1
That Purbeck District Council realise that there' s life beyond Corfe Castle 1
A central government that is open and not prone to half-truths and u-turns 1
To feel that those who are running the town are working together and not against each other: for the
town and for the future 1
Better communication between Town Council and local business 1
Knowing that planners have a long view of what's best for Swanage: not just instant money 1
LOCAL FACILITIES
Larger/better supermarket 6
Better quality/ service by shops 5
More facilities for young people 4
Less waiting time at checkouts 2
Play area for young children/ adventure playground 2
Better shopping environment 2
More disabled facilities 2
More facilities for older people 1
Better provision for young and elderly 1
More facilities for locals 1
Medical support at nights and weekends 1
Improve facilities: library, Mowlem etc. 1
Proper full scale hospital with A & E department 1
We cannot register with a dentist in Swanage 1
Decent garden centre 1
Shops should open longer hours: not operate like a hobby 1
Online shopping and delivery to Swanage by Sainsburys / Tescos 1
Food in supermarkets (Co-Op & Somerfield) to be same price as at home in those stores 1
Make town centre a shopper friendly place where people want to linger 1
Bank open on a Saturday 1
Evening classes that you can get to without a car 1
More home help 1
Post box in the Industrial Estate 1
Restore Meals on Wheels 1
Improve Home Care 1
Central multipurpose community centre 1
Beach changing facilities for occasional swimmers 1
Too many pedestrian crossings in town: move them to the outskirts 1
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Better catering / service standards in local hotels 1
A directory of reputable reliable of local traders 1
Everything from the streets to living 1
TOURISM & ENTERTAINMENT
Mowlem Theatre refurbished/replaced 5
Social/evening events 4
Marina 3
No marina 2
Better / more accommodation for tourists: 2
Open a nice club for over 25`s 2
Avoidance of any more building such as the Mowlem 'theatre' 1
Use Prince Albert Gardens for summer concerts 1
A purpose built Arts Centre with galleries, lecture 1
More reasonably priced excursions 1
Coaches doing day outings 1
More attractions in Swanage itself 1
More less expensive eating places 1
G ood pub with good food and atmosphere 1
Quality beach front restaurant 1
Take more advantage of great walking opportunities 1
Restriction of day trippers who flood the town 1
Less emphasis on the tourist: more on needs of locals born and bred 1
Educate tourists not to clog pavements and shops 1
All year sea water bathing other than open sea 1
G etting a less tacky look to Ocean Bay - Ballard Point area 1
Entertainment for under 30`s 1
More social venues 1
Introduce beach huts with changing rooms 1
TRANSPORT
Better public transport 17
Better bus service 16
Traffic calming/management 11
Better rail links (Wareham) 9
Pedestrianisation 7
Better parking 6
More parking for locals 4
The one way system 2
Cheaper ferry fares 2
Minibus transport 2
Cheaper parking 2
Restrictions on overnight camper van parking 2
An alternative route to reach the South of Swanage 2
Airport 1
Decent bus shelters 1
Sandbanks ferry –longer operating hours 1
Transport to hospital 1
Easier short stay parking 1
Less smoke from ‘parked’engines overnight 1
Sort out the traffic flow / parking on the sea front to prevent an accident 1
Parking concession for residents at Durlston Country Park 1
People not parking on yellow lines 1
CRIME
More police presence 14
Prevent/reduce vandalism 6
Control of anti social behaviour 5
No drinking in public/streets 2
Police time wasting 1
Police allowed to punish immediately 1
Noise late at night 1
Clamp down on illegal parking esp. on sea front 1
Emphasis on real villains not motorists 1
Reduce crime rate 1
HOUSING & THE ECONOMY
Less building flats/ flat co nversions 21
Affordable housing 16
Restrictions on 2 nd homes 5
More employment opportunities 5
Improve appearance of housing 3
Housing priority for locals 3
Keep young people/ families in the town 2
Local, non-seasonal work 2
Stop building or converting homes and businesses into retirement homes 2
Affordable rents for new businesses - or concessions on rates 1
Economic regeneration 1
More choice in affordable workspaces with good facilities 1
Tightening up on businesses that operate from private homes - parking problems 1
Better housing for Swanage young people 1
Housing: lack of council or shared ownership 1
Loss of vitality to town -2 nd homes 1
Attitude of locals towards second homers 1
Thing to encourage the young to stay 1
Second home owners/visitors – tourist tax 1
Second home owners tax reductions 1
Means testing for 2 nd home owners 1
Housing policy/development 1
Housing: flats etc. hotels, accommodation 1
YOUTH FACILITIES
More/better facilities & activities for the youth 19
Better attitude towards children 2
Sell use of the library to youngsters 1
Topi c Numb er of
responses
CRIME 33
HOUSING & ECONOMY 73
YOUTH FACILITIES 29
ENVIRONMENT 152
LOCAL FACILITIES 98
TOURISM 100
HEALTH & FITNESS 27
TRANSPORT 187
TOTAL 699
G et youngsters involved in tours of Swanage for tourists 1
Things to be more child friendly 1
The Youth club – put in some arcade machines 1
Beach showers for children 1
A children’s centre: accommodation for ‘By The Seaside’ 1
Continuation of development of King G eorge’s site esp. play area 1
Childcare facilities 1
THE ENVIRONMENT
Cleaner/ less litter 36
Better public toilets 14
Poor state of Pier head site/ tidy up/ renovate 12
Less dog fouling 10
Ban/regulate jet skis 7
Improvement / upgrading of beach and seafront 6
Change design of flood alleviation jetty 6
Improve / repair wooden groynes - 4
More recycling 4
Loss of sand from beach 4
Tidy up appearance of buildings 4
G raffiti reduction 2
G et rid of light pollution 2
Free public toilets 2
Removal of ugly buildings! 2
Improve air quality from train fumes 2
Fast food/ take away outlets to pay for daily clean up 1
Extend dog free beach enforcement 1
Supervision for road sweepers and refuse collectors 1
Cold water shower on the beach: to save water 1
Buildings on seafront 1
Stop beach erosion north of outfall - junction V ictoria Ave / Shore Rd 1
Seaweed collection - piles of seaweed awaiting collection left on sitting areas. Beach looks like a war
zone afterwards 1
The steps down to the beach at New Swanage are very dangerous 1
The sea defences which ruin the look of the beach 1
I wish my dog was not banned from the beach in the summer 1
Remove naturists from Studland 1
Partly unoccupied derelict building by the taxi office near the pier should be developed commercially
or demolished 1
Better planning and licensing control 1
Build with care 1
New Buildings sympathetic, use local stone 1
G et rid of radio mast at Harrow House 1
Resist new development but seek to regenerate and refurbish 1
Removal of bright lights on sea fronts 1
Landscape Town Centre 1
Circular clock not as aesthetically pleasing as square clock 1
Dark blue paint not as nice as turq uoise 1
Old buildings need protecting more and bulldozing less 1
Redevelopment and new buildings 1
Architecture - taste in the Planning Department 1
Fix the lights in the Parade and Square 1
Huge grey metal shed on Industrial Estate needs painting to merge in 1
Repair dangerous pavements 1
Improve approach from Harmons Cross by planting trees and shrubs 1
Salt container for icy weather at hill tops 1
Footpath along water's edge from Sailing Club to Peveril Point 1
Path - used by dog owners for access to St George's Field - alongside 'Mowlem' burial ground &
railway badly eroded: damaging tree roots 1
Only plastic bottles / glasses allowed outside - beer / alcohol in town area 1
I don't really know 1
People should become more aware of their environment and look after it better 1
No poly bags in green recycle boxes: tie paper with string? 1
LOCAL FACILITIES
More quality shops 13
More/better supermarkets 12
Improved shopping facilities 4
Opening times of shops/ cafes 3
G reater racial / cultural mix in the town 2
Everyday shops not seasonal shops/tourist shops 2
More adult education courses 2
More Care Homes 2
Learning facilities 2
V ery little 2
Fill empty shop premises 1
Large Clothes store - M & S? 1
Good shoe shop 1
More children's clothes shops 1
The Co-op should not be an electrical retailer: should sell quality food at reasonable prices 1
Market needs more stalls selling high quality items 1
Shops for residents 1
Miss local sub Post Office 1
Shops are useless 1
More staff at supermarkets 1
No more Charity shops 1
Include Waitrose a good bookshop,good restaurants 1
Some of the shops look tacky now 1
Customer service training for retailers and small businesses 1
Better availability of fruit / vegetables / fres h food all year round 1
Farmers Market is poor - not local produce 1
Sheltered shops cafes: roof or glass canopy over Commercial Road 1
Encourage wider variety of shops and business into town 1
But I feel forced often to shop off Purbeck 1
Develop Commercial Lane - shops/cafes 1
Specialist children' s' shoe shop 1
Not possible to go to the Bank 1
The 'filled in' windows above Somerfield could be painted to look like proper windows 1
Lower Council Taxes 1
A more forward looking Council: representing local people not themselves 1
Replied to letters to council and county 1
The Council: seems to be against anyone who wants to change or improve anything 1
G et rid of council employees who do nothing but send out useless questionnaires 1
Open local government 1
Fees and expenses for councillors reduced: match level of service provided 1
Community labour to be carried out locally 1
Lack of planning for the future and need for a Swanage identity 1
The town's perception of itself: it lacks pride: it does not provide QUALITY for anyone 1
Endless feuding and lack of tolerance between different groups 1
ST to become inclusive of political persuasions (other than majority) 1
No radical changes 1
Must not loose Swanages uniq ue quality 1
Develop Swanage as an additional site for BU 1
Threat to schools - worried about the possible changes from middle to primary schools with school
closures 1
Supervised after lessons homework and leisure activities at middle school and purbeck school 1
Provide shelters to cope with bad weather 1
Better use of St G eorge's Field 1
To improve facilities for people living here 1
Too many things require trips to Poole or Dorchester 1
Restore old grammar school as outdoor activity centre or Field centre for Jurassic coast 1
Communications 1
Library facilities - more hours - more books - wider range 1
Develop services available at Cottage Hospital 1
Restore Meals on Wheels 1
Improve Home Care 1
Community Centre for all with long opening hours 1
More facilities for the elderly and disabled 1
More or better use of local parks 1
Town Hall - outside help and advice required 1
TOURISM
Stop the demolition of hotels/ more hotels 11
Better quality café and restaurants 10
Make Swanage more upmarket 6
G et rid of amusement arcades 6
Rebuild/replace/knock down Mowlem 6
Improve tourist industry/ make people welcome 5
A Marina 4
Rebuild beach/ beach facilities 4
Wet weather facilities for tourists 2
Raise status of bandstand - lucky to have one 2
Boating facilities upgraded 2
Used to be a picture postcard town: not so much left: keep what we have left 2
Red tape and business taxes on hotels and guest houses 1
Tax incentives to improve quality/ quantity of visitor accommodation 1
Develop Mowlem as good arts centre 1
No live theatre at Mowlem 1
V ery uncomfortable seats in Mowlem: a new cinema 1
More consideration to day visitors 1
Nice tourists to return to stay 1
Avoidance of yaught marina 1
Less beach huts 1
Beach drop off and pick up zone at each end of jetty 1
Loss of sand on main beach- archways through jetty to let tidal streams run through? 1
Better water sports facilities 1
Facilities for those who use the seas other than for bathing 1
Clearer publicity for attractions in Swanage 1
Reduce overcrowding in height of summer 1
Inability of tourists to respect the environment and local peoples' needs 1
Retain Swanage' s charm 1
Is too seasonal 1
Sort out town centre evening youth 'culture' 1
Co-ordinated beach hut cost for residents regularly taking seasonal hire for personal use 1
More attention / consideration / benefits given to full time residents choosing to holiday here 1
To expand our profile and embrace change now, for a secure / prosperous future, where young wish to
stay 1
Coach trips to area increased in winter to include victorian Swanage 1
Destructive and negative attitude to visitors and long term second home owners 1
All the visitors around 1
Intermittent loud music of 'oh! my darling clementine sweeping across the beach front and beach from
the amusement arcade 1
Imaginative public art a good idea - see Brighton 1
Develop open-air environment: cafes etc 1
Facilities for visitors in wet weather 1
Adventure activities - climbing tuition course? - increased potential 1
Better facilities for families: families club with bar not pub 1
To improve facilities for people living here 1
Too many things require trips to Poole or Dorchester 1
Restore old grammar school as outdoor activity centre or Field centre for Jurassic coast 1
Communications 1
Library facilities - more hours - more books - wider range 1
Develop services available at Cottage Hospital 1
Restore Meals on Wheels 1
Improve Home Care 1
Community Centre for all with long opening hours 1
More facilities for the elderly and disabled 1
More or better use of local parks 1
Town Hall - outside help and advice required 1
TOURISM
Stop the demolition of hotels/ more hotels 11
Better quality café and restaurants 10
Make Swanage more upmarket 6
G et rid of amusement arcades 6
Rebuild/replace/knock down Mowlem 6
Improve tourist industry/ make people welcome 5
A Marina 4
Rebuild beach/ beach facilities 4
Wet weather facilities for tourists 2
Raise status of bandstand - lucky to have one 2
Boating facilities upgraded 2
Used to be a picture postcard town: not so much left: keep what we have left 2
Red tape and business taxes on hotels and guest houses 1
Tax incentives to improve quality/ quantity of visitor accommodation 1
Develop Mowlem as good arts centre 1
No live theatre at Mowlem 1
V ery uncomfortable seats in Mowlem: a new cinema 1
More consideration to day visitors 1
Nice tourists to return to stay 1
Avoidance of yaught marina 1
Less beach huts 1
Beach drop off and pick up zone at each end of jetty 1
Loss of sand on main beach- archways through jetty to let tidal streams run through? 1
Better water sports facilities 1
Facilities for those who use the seas other than for bathing 1
Clearer publicity for attractions in Swanage 1
Reduce overcrowding in height of summer 1
Inability of tourists to respect the environment and local peoples' needs 1
Retain Swanage' s charm 1
Is too seasonal 1
Sort out town centre evening youth 'culture' 1
Co-ordinated beach hut cost for residents regularly taking seasonal hire for personal use 1
More attention / consideration / benefits given to full time residents choosing to holiday here 1
To expand our profile and embrace change now, for a secure / prosperous future, where young wish to
stay 1
Coach trips to area increased in winter to include victorian Swanage 1
Destructive and negative attitude to visitors and long term second home owners 1
All the visitors around 1
Intermittent loud music of 'oh! my darling clementine sweeping across the beach front and beach from
the amusement arcade 1
Imaginative public art a good idea - see Brighton 1
Develop open-air environment: cafes etc 1
Facilities for visitors in wet weather 1
Adventure activities - climbing tuition course? - increased potential 1
Better facilities for families: families club with bar not pub 1
Road and pavement sweeping in residential areas 1
Transport B roads 1
Big lorry ban 1
Condition of the town roads 1
Limit number of metallic signs for motorists: useful only in a few key areas 1
Access to the South-east of town & commercial road 1
Bypass for Corfe and Sandford 1
Access to south Swanage without having to drive through the town centre 1
Emergency Vehicle access through town if Institute Road blocked 1
Road system 1
Reduce the number of vehicles through Corfe Castle, Harmons Cross and Herston along the A351
V alley road 1
The Swanage Community Plan: Help shape the future of Swanage!
Bournemouth University / PACE / Ed B ickle. January 200 5 41
QUESTION 3. WHAT H OPES DO YOU HAVE FOR SWANAGE IN 5- 1 0 YEARS TIME?
Topi c Numb er of
responses
ENVIRONMENT 40
HEALTH & FITNESS 34
HOUSING 125
LAW & ORDER 19
LOCAL FACILITIES 65
PEOPLE 30
STAY THE SAME 61
TOURISM 149
TRANSPORT 74
OTHER 11
TOTAL 608
ENVIRONMENT
Cleaner/ less litter 9
No more building 4
Better toilets 3
Fines for/less dog mess 2
Preserve the unique open spaces around the Bay 2
G eneral appearance of buildings 2
G raffiti free 1
Improved recycling facilities 1
The maintenance of its uniq ue peacefulness. 1
Ensure cliff stabilisation 1
That the sea hasn't risen over it 1
Retain the views of green downs 1
Slipway facilities safer 1
Improved environmental service 1
That new buildings will fit in with the landscape 1
I hope that the shabbier properties will be far fewer 1
No building in Sand Pit Field or by bandstand 1
Open spaces not built on 1
Remove inappropriate developments 1
Restriction of bay development continued 1
Appearance of town smartened up 1
To see that cleanness of the town and beaches are as good as they are now 1
Well cared for green areas esp. by seafront 1
Repair dangerous pavements 1
HEALTH & FITNESS
Sports/leisure centre 24
Better sports facilities 3
Diving centre 2
New play area in King George’ s field with indoor area/pavilion 1
Sign to football club 1
Indoor play facility 1
Building of a clubhouse and facilities for rowing club 1
Little: have little faith in local councillors will to improve sports facilities 1
HOUSING & THE ECONOMY
Affordable homes/Affordable housing for young 23
More jobs/ better job prospects 14
The Swanage Community Plan: Help shape the future of Swanage!
Bournemouth University / PACE / Ed B ickle. January 200 5 42
Less building of flats 12
Less second homes 10
Smarter/more upmarket 6
Second home owners ‘pay there way’/full council tax 5
More trade/industry 4
Encourage more small/ SMEs to base business here 4
Do not expand on retirement properties 4
Become a dynamic and diverse and thriving business community 4
To continue to prosper 2
Quality housing built 2
House prices too high as is poll tax 1
Gains confidence as a permanent town 1
More council houses to be built 1
With better IT communications: more business run from home 1
Support and welcome new business in keeping with style of the town 1
More choice in affordable workspaces with good facilities 1
Small business areas established off Victoria Ave and Commercial Rd 1
More residents using local businesses 1
Develop a regeneration plan, to inspire younger people and retain their skills in the town 1
Keep locally owned & managed business 1
G rows a community and services base linked to permanent homes 1
Change of attitude from local business owners 1
Retain a working community 1
Economic activity: increase proportion of working people to those in retirement 1
More financially viable as a community 1
Concentrate on being an attractive residential place for people who work out of town
or who are retired 1
Welcome change for continuing growth 1
Brought into 21st century 1
Better trained / skilled artisans 1
Better long term planning by Councils 1
More local powers (less to district) 1
Scrap Town Council: replace with extended Purbeck D.C 1
Less Council Tax 1
More balanced Town Council 1
Better control of Council workers to accomplish jobs quicker 1
More progressive Council with more younger councillors 1
If the Local Council really means what they say - we have every hope for the town - but we have heard
promises before 1
Rates linked to income 1
No more housing development 1
Balance of types of property 1
I hope that ‘out of character’ housing will have been substantially reduced 1
I hope a large number of houses are not built by Days Park - noise / changing the atmosphere 1
Not much if council keeps giving developers permission to knock down old buildings 1
No future if something is not done about housing - too expensive for young people - too many holiday
homes 1
Restricted accommodation for single people/ newly married 1
LAW & ORDER
More police presence 5
Sort out troublesome youths 3
Less vandalism 2
Keep a low crime rate 1
Law and order would have prevailed 1
Crime free 1
Prevent troublemakers from starting 1
Raising awareness of anti-social behaviour 1
None - unless anti-social individuals are removed 1
The Swanage Community Plan: Help shape the future of Swanage!
Bournemouth University / PACE / Ed B ickle. January 200 5 43
That it remains a safe and friendly place to live 1
The cutting down of drug taking and drinking - young people - leads to crime 1
Hope that vandals will have learned to appreciate people and property 1
LOCAL FACILITIES
Improved supermarkets 9
More/improved facilities 9
Better shops 6
Community centre/hall 5
More/ better adult education classes 4
Full scale/ better hospital 3
Schools thriving 1
Keep Swanage middle school 1
A Bournemouth University department in the town 1
Warden controlled / supervised flats for the elderly 1
Utility infrastructure improved 1
Formation of local associations linked to business and schools to control the town 1
Development via Steps Hollow of infrastructure for boats - repairs: holding tank etc 1
Accessibility to buildings 1
Continuation / improvement of day care facilities 1
Cottage Hospital works completed 1
Keep excellent medical services 1
That it treasures and protects its Community Hospital 1
Medical staff at Swanage Hospital 1
We hope that healthcare facilities for the elderly will have improved 1
Place suitable for staging art exhibitions 1
Better facilities for youngsters 1
Restore meals on wheels 1
Improve home care 1
Community bank 1
Better provision for the elderly 1
Local produce at weekend market 1
Restore all or part of the old railway pier used for stone removal years ago 1
Better clothes shopping 1
More variety in shopping area: use all shops 1
A specialised DV D, computer games, video, CD shop 1
Burger King 1
McDonalds 1
Not overrun by Burger Kings / High pressure retailers etc 1
A B & Q or similar 1
PEOPLE
Younger town/ less retired people/more balanced 13
Less people/young people moving out the area 4
More young people resident in Swanage 2
Better class of people, caring for Swanage 1
A town where all groups can live together: young / families / middle aged / elderly / 2nd homers: with
all their needs catered for 1
LOTS: local people care and are waiting for the chance to help 1
More people having more fun without upsetting others in the community 1
Less negative attitude from young people 1
Keep the friendship among locals 1
Keep a vibrant young population 1
Encourage more permanent population rather than holiday homes 1
That Swanage does not end up as a low grade retirement 1
Protect needs of elderly, but focus on the future giving younger people involvement and a sense of
pride in Swanage 1
Fresh young people moving in 1
STAY THE SAME
To remain the same/no change/little change 56
Planners must be very strict on new developments and respect town's history 1
To grow a bit but not too large that it’s unrecognisable as a small town 1
That it keeps its character, but embraces being the focus for the Heritage Coast - but doesn't get taken
over by 'big' outsiders 1
V ictorian charm cultivated not abused by developers and town council 1
That it does not attempt to compete with Poole or Bournemouth 1
TOURISM
Remains tourist town/ tourism grows 17
Improve Mowlem 10
Centre for Jurassic coast/positive effects of JC 9
Management of beach 8
Marina 8
A family holiday resort 7
Hotels will not continue to become flats 6
Accommodation for visitors 6
Wet weather/indoor provision for visitors 5
Clean/improve beach and seafront 5
No more amusement arcades 4
More restaurants 3
Re develop Pier head 3
Some form of breakwater or harbour facilities NOT MARINA 2
Seafront no further development 2
Action to stop beach erosion 2
An improvement of the buildings round the Pier 2
Facilities for sea gowers on pier 1
Develop Mowlem as a good Arts Centre 1
More visitors staying overnight or longer 1
Development of specialist shops and hotels to attract short stay visitors 1
Return to the self-supporting small town, before tourism became all important,
affecting types of shops 1
Emphasise local culture, history and people: not like everywhere else and other seaside towns 1
This is a wonderful chance to make Swanage a very desirable place to live in - and to visit 1
That it may become a quieter place in the summer months 1
Not to grow too much and become too tacky and touristy 1
Reduction in number of visitors / schools conducting surveys 1
That Swanage becomes the creative and cultural heart of Purbeck 1
Integrated water sports facilities centred on pier 1
Harbour 1
Boathouse for rowing club 1
More boat sailings from pier 1
Increased water sports activities & facilities 1
If coast is to be seen at its best from sea, boats must be able to stay here and have what they need
locally 1
Pier got rid of 1
That the concrete groynes do not get funding 1
Sensitively repaired sea wall 1
No hideous breakwaters 1
Tourists: impact of too many visitors to the Jurassic Coast 1
Heritage Coast Centre & café / restaurant at the castle: wide publicity 1
Heritage Centre open all year: people visit all year 1
Access to Durlston Bay by footpath useable by all 1
Pony-trekking bridleway along the length of Heritage Coast with stop-off hostels 1
A thriving centre at Durlston Castle 1
Clearer Heritage feel 1
People able to enjoy our coastline 1
5
Areas are redeveloped - Pier Head 1
A more viable town if tourism is taken seriously in relation to the World Heritage status, but I fear the
difficult decisions will not be taken and money not invested 1
Better use of Bandstand 1
Museum - centrally placed - history of Swanage 1
More arts and cultural events 1
Continuation of excellent events - well publicised 1
Facilities for non holidaymakers improved in winter 1
More stuff to do 1
Local activities: Jazz, Blues, Folk, Carnival etc - more support and encouragement 1
Improvements in food / entertainment bringing services to 21st century standards 1
Renewed attraction for visitors 1
More events like Jazz Festival 1
With all the necessary support facilities 1
Balance of entertainment for all age groups 1
Retain Punch & Judy / Carnival etc. 1
Better provision for day trippers 1
Better designed amusements 1
Better service in Public Houses 1
Proper use of outdoor space: Albert G ardens amphitheatre for paid for productions
Holiday Park 1
That the seafront will not be built upon, or popularised – funfairs 1
That it will not try to become like every other seaside town, but DEV ELOP its own characteristics 1
TRANSPORT
Rail link to Wareham 26
Better public transport 14
Improve traffic flow/control/ roads 10
Pedestrianisation 6
Bus service improved 2
Free parking 2
Lower parking prices 2
Better parking 2
Buses from Poole & Bournemouth in evening 1
Link 150 bus to 142/ 3/ 4 – access to Bournemouth 1
V isitors should use car parks not road 1
G ood maps at exits of car parks 1
Underground car parks under sea front gardens 1
Northbrook & De Moulham roads - one way + speed restrictions 1
Tunnel under Prince Albert Gardens: climate change / wetter weather 1
Provide some encouragement to make greater use of park and ride facility at Nordon 1
Remove loading area in Institute Road 1
Cycle track along V alley Road from Corfe Castle to Swanage 1
OTHER
Don’t think I’ll still be here 4
That im still alive 2
A plot in the cemetery! 1
More fears than hopes 1
That questionnaires like this are headed 1
No more surveys: actions not talk 1
No hope: place needs integrity 1
QUESTION 4 . WHAT ONE TH ING WOULD IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE IN
SWANAGE?
Topi c Numb er of
Comments
CRIME 22
ENVIRONMENT 46
HEALTH AND FITNESS 34
HOUSING & ECONOMY 41
LOCAL FACILITIES 24
TOURISM &
ENTERTAINMENT
36
TRANSPORT 106
MISCELLANEOUS 22
TOTAL 331
CRIME
Control/surveillance of anti social behaviour/ vandalism 13
More police 6
Feeling of safety 2
G ood policing 1
ENVIRONMENT
Litter reduction 11
Clean, well-maintained, free public toilets 8
Less noise 4
Beach full of sand/ improve beach 4
Ban jet skis 3
Reduce the shabbiness 2
Replace Banjo jetty with wooden groynes 2
Clean air, currently contaminated by Swanage Steam Railway 2
Free refuse bins in Cowlease Lane 1
Retail premises to charge for plastic bags 1
More dog waste bins on popular dog walking routes 1
Increase public hygiene standards 1
Restoration of stonework in public areas 1
Repair dangerous pavements 1
Levelled pavements 1
Urgent attention to landslip at Durlston 1
Control of new building: should fit in with existing character 1
Future development being sensitive to the environment 1
Ban more building 1
Blitz on anti-social dog owners 1
I wish my dog was not banned from the beach in the summer 1
Keep dogs of beach 1
More conservation officers 1
More dropped kerbs – disabled 1
Outer boundary for high powered motor boats 1
Quiet, more considerate neighbours 1
HEALTH & FITNESS
Sports centre/hall / facilities 29
A fully fitted rowing club 2
Better gym/fitness facilities for all ages 1
A really good marine sports/ leisure area 1
Wet/soft play indoor centre for young children 1
HOUSING & THE ECONOMY
Affordable housing 6
Council to be more independent and have more say over local issues 5
Keep Council tax down/ reasonable 4
Council to listen to local people 4
Lower cost of living 1
Balance between working people and retirement 1
More permanent residents: less part-timers 1
Too many people retire here 1
Limit or ban property developers 1
I'd like to be able to afford to live here 1
Not allowing planning permission in built up areas 1
Planning application approval 1
Second home owners to pay their way - reducing Council Tax 1
Larger home 1
Range of employment 1
Proper salary: so I can progress without moving away 1
More young people gaining useful work: running own business 1
Income related community charge 1
G etting something useful for the Council tax 1
That council tax be replaced by something fairer 1
Town Council policy should change: too skewed to tourism at the expense of locals 1
That Purbeck District Council realise that there' s life beyond Corfe Castle 1
A central government that is open and not prone to half-truths and u-turns 1
To feel that those who are running the town are working together and not against each other: for the
town and for the future 1
Better communication between Town Council and local business 1
Knowing that planners have a long view of what's best for Swanage: not just instant money 1
LOCAL FACILITIES
Larger/better supermarket 6
Better quality/ service by shops 5
More facilities for young people 4
Less waiting time at checkouts 2
Play area for young children/ adventure playground 2
Better shopping environment 2
More disabled facilities 2
More facilities for older people 1
Better provision for young and elderly 1
More facilities for locals 1
Medical support at nights and weekends 1
Improve facilities: library, Mowlem etc. 1
Proper full scale hospital with A & E department 1
We cannot register with a dentist in Swanage 1
Decent garden centre 1
Shops should open longer hours: not operate like a hobby 1
Online shopping and delivery to Swanage by Sainsburys / Tescos 1
Food in supermarkets (Co-Op & Somerfield) to be same price as at home in those stores 1
Make town centre a shopper friendly place where people want to linger 1
Bank open on a Saturday 1
Evening classes that you can get to without a car 1
More home help 1
Post box in the Industrial Estate 1
Restore Meals on Wheels 1
Improve Home Care 1
Central multipurpose community centre 1
Beach changing facilities for occasional swimmers 1
Too many pedestrian crossings in town: move them to the outskirts 1
The Swanage Community Plan: Help shape the future of Swanage!
Bournemouth University / PACE / Ed B ickle. January 200 5 48
Better catering / service standards in local hotels 1
A directory of reputable reliable of local traders 1
Everything from the streets to living 1
TOURISM & ENTERTAINMENT
Mowlem Theatre refurbished/replaced 5
Social/evening events 4
Marina 3
No marina 2
Better / more accommodation for tourists: 2
Open a nice club for over 25`s 2
Avoidance of any more building such as the Mowlem 'theatre' 1
Use Prince Albert Gardens for summer concerts 1
A purpose built Arts Centre with galleries, lecture 1
More reasonably priced excursions 1
Coaches doing day outings 1
More attractions in Swanage itself 1
More less expensive eating places 1
G ood pub with good food and atmosphere 1
Quality beach front restaurant 1
Take more advantage of great walking opportunities 1
Restriction of day trippers who flood the town 1
Less emphasis on the tourist: more on needs of locals born and bred 1
Educate tourists not to clog pavements and shops 1
All year sea water bathing other than open sea 1
G etting a less tacky look to Ocean Bay - Ballard Point area 1
Entertainment for under 30`s 1
More social venues 1
Introduce beach huts with changing rooms 1
TRANSPORT
Better public transport 17
Better bus service 16
Traffic calming/management 11
Better rail links (Wareham) 9
Pedestrianisation 7
Better parking 6
More parking for locals 4
The one way system 2
Cheaper ferry fares 2
Minibus transport 2
Cheaper parking 2
Restrictions on overnight camper van parking 2
An alternative route to reach the South of Swanage 2
Airport 1
Decent bus shelters 1
Sandbanks ferry –longer operating hours 1
Transport to hospital 1
Easier short stay parking 1
Less smoke from ‘parked’engines overnight 1
Sort out the traffic flow / parking on the sea front to prevent an accident 1
Parking concession for residents at Durlston Country Park 1
People not parking on yellow lines 1
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