It is a plan of what residents see as their vision of the future and how they would like to see the Parish develop over the next five years and beyond.

It looks at the current position, sets a vision for the future and contains ‘actions’ necessary to achieve those visions. These actions can be taken by various groups both within and outside the parish and should be the basis of grant applications for external additional funding.

This plan identifies needs in the parish. It should assist the service providers, statutory bodies and the voluntary sector to know what is required within the parish, and hopefully they will be able to include identified works within their budgets, or to use the information in this plan to assist with applications for grant funding.

Plan timetable

The Horninglow and Eton Parish Council acted as the main body responsible for the Parish Plan.

The plan actually began back in September 2005 when discussions took place on how the best way to consult with a large number of residents. It was agreed that both consultations and questionnaires would be used.

Work on the parish plan was started in February 2006 when Awards for All made a financial commitment to fund the project. Funding has also been received from Horninglow WASPs and SureStart.

Consultations took place in seven geographical areas within the parish: St Chad’s Church, Carver Road, Queens Hospital, Shakespeare Road Estate, St Johns Church, St Thomas’s and Eton Park.

The Community Groups of Horninglow and Eton

For further information on these groups please contact the parish clerk, Kay Lear, tel 01283 530554

A Brief History of the Parish of Horninglow and Eton

Horninglow village in the later 18^th century stood around a green, probably that recorded in the 14^th century, on the north side of the Tutbury road. The oldest surviving house there is probably Chestnuts Farm, rebuilt in the early 19^th century.

There were two inns by 1818. One was possibly on the site of the present Plough Inn, so called by 1848, opposite Chestnuts Farm; the other was probably the present New Inn, so called by 1834, further east towards the canal. The innkeeper at the New Inn also kept a post office by 1851. The present Red Lion Inn at the junction of Horninglow Road North and Rolleston Road was first recorded as the Royal Oak in 1848.

A national school was built on what survived of the green in 1846, by which date the village was beginning to expand south-eastwards along the present Horninglow Road North, evidently attracted by the development of Burton borough. By the late 1870’s rows of cottages had been built along much of the main road down to the canal, and a board school was opened for the area in 1876.

Larger houses stand on the west side of Rolleston Road, the earliest being the Poplars, built by 1868 for John Hopkins, a major benefactor of St Johns church in Horninglow. The house of red brick with heavy stone dressings in a debased Italianate style with some Greek details, it has a Doric porch. Used by Tutbury Rural District Council as offices after the First World War, the house became a nursing home in 1992, when a large block for additional accommodation was built on the north side. The northern end of Rolleston Road was built up from the 1940’s, with a council estate of the late 1940’s to the west centred on St Andrew’s Drive.

Calais Road Area in the earlier 1880’s land on the south side of Horninglow village owned by Wyggeston Hospital in Leicester was laid out as Wyggeston Street, Carlton Street and Calais Street. A Methodist chapel was built at the south end of Carlton Street in 1898. Most of Calais Road took the line of Patch Lane, whose northern end was realigned to run up to Horninglow Road North on the west side of the village. The remaining stretch of Patch Lane was renamed Dover Road. Streets on the west side of Calais Road date mostly from the 1930’s.

On the south side of Calais Road, Burton Union workhouse (the present Queens Hospital) was opened in 1884 in Belvedere Road (formerly Allow Lane). Houses in Belvedere Road date mainly from 1900 to 1910. In the early 1920’s Burton corporation built some of its first post war council houses on the west side of Mona Road, running north off Belvedere Road and by 1927 it had developed a large estate on the west side of Calais Road.

Balfour Street and Craven Street, off the south side of Horninglow Road North almost parallel with the east end of Wyggeston Street, were built for artisans by a private building company in 1900-1. The intervening land between Carlton Street and Craven Street was built up with council houses in the later 1920’s and council houses in Harper Avenue, running off the north side of Horninglow Road North, date from the mid 1930’s.

On the east side of the canal, streets running north off Thornley Street, in that part of Horninglow township not added to Burton borough in 1853, were built up in the late 1870’s and early 1880’s and a board school was opened for the area in Goodman Street in 1881. The north, Eton Road, was built up in the early 20^th century; a house called Coronation Villa at the corner with Derby Road is dated 1902. Council houses towards the west end of the road date from the mid 1920’s and a large council estate centred on Shakespeare Road and Masefield Crescent north-west of Eton Road dates from the mid 1950’s.

Young people

The current position

A number of children in the area attend nursery school, and pre-school meaning that childcare facilities are quite good. There is a SureStart but it is at Burton Town Hall

Childcare has not been highlighted as an issue although with the development of the community learning partnership further consultations will be taking place.

There are several good local schools. Castle Park School is planned to merge with William Hutson School.

De Ferrers Specialist Technology College is the largest in the county but has no sports hall.

There is no formal youth provision in the parish – an area with a population of around 14,000 people. There are some local youth clubs, scouts and guides, etc. The Burton Amateur Boxing Club has its HQ in the parish and performs a valuable service with many youngsters.

The vision

1. A local SureStart in the parish

2. Support proposals for a Sports Hall at de Ferrers which should be available for public use in the evening and at weekends.

3. Support after-school clubs

4. Provide activities for youngsters

Housing

The current position

Housing in the parish is mixed. There is much pre-1919 terraced housing in both wards yet new housing estates are being developed at present at BTR and the former Burton Albion ground.

Some older housing is in poor condition. Some houses are not in occupation. The Borough council’s Inner Burton Housing Initiative (IBHI) scheme aims to tackle these problems although finance is a real concern. Their consultations have identified as issues:

Ø Poor housing

Ø Lack of car parking

Ø Lack of open space

Residents felt that a number of properties were derelict and in some cases ready for demolition. Other comments made, particularly in Eton was that where possible open spaces needed to be kept rather than continue building additional houses.

Other issues concerns the lack of social housing for rent and cost of homes for first time buyers

There will be pressure for more housing development in Burton as the town is likely to be a government ‘growth point.’ The owners of two factory sites in the parish (Renolds and Briggs) are pushing for planning permission to demolish and develop for housing.

The former Citroen garage on Horninglow Road has recently become vacant and

The vision

Development of large sites such as those mentioned above should be mixed; including some housing, some employment and some open space
Support the borough council’s Inner Burton Housing Initiative.
Improve the environment by demolishing or refurbishing local houses

Public transport

The current position

It is an accepted fact in today’s society that there are too many vehicles on the roads. The continuing reliance on private cars is damaging to the environment, is a wasteful use of fossil fuels and can affect the quality of lives of those living alongside roads as well as being a hazard to those who wish to use the road for cycling, walking.

It is generally recognised that people will not be persuaded out of their cars unless there is a reliable and economic alternative forms of transport. Public transport is vital for those who do not have access to car and the elderly who no longer drive.

There is a bus service available in Horninglow and Eton, however concerns were raised about improvements that are required to the service to enable more people to use it.

It is anticipated that in 2006 a new fund will be available to enable community groups to make applications to improve the above. The Parish Plan with help achieve successful funding bids.

The vision

1. A regular bus services connecting Horninglow and Eton with the town centre, station, Town Hall and hospital.

2. Good bus shelters protecting the bus users from the elements

3. Accessible buses that can cater for everyone

4. Real-time bus information available at bus stops

Traffic

The current position

The consultation results revealed in many places in both Horninglow and Eton areas as ‘danger spots’ or ‘hazardous’. Traffic speeds on main roads are regarded as too high.

Traffic calming measures in minor streets of the parish have been installed and have reduced the numbers of accidents, if not universally popular. Some back streets still have speeding problems.

There are few cycle routes in the parish and they do not link to the town centre or the hospital. A number of people also stated that facilities for cyclists are poor.

The vision

A number of measures would improve traffic problems in the parish:

1. A 20 mph zone in Eton Ward around Eton Road

2. An network of cycle routes through Horninglow and Eton connecting to the town centre

3. Better cycling facilities at work places

4. Green travel plans for local employers including Queen’s hospital

5. Encourage more localised car sharing

6. Use of hand-held speed guns by local volunteers

7. More safety cameras and ‘slow down’ road markings

Parking

The current position

Parking is an issue in the parish particularly in two areas. One is the hospital area where many staff, patients and visitors park on local streets rather than pay for parking on the hospital site. This can often cause a nuisance by blocking in residents and preventing emergency and refuse vehicle access.

A public meeting on the subject in 2003 was very well attended and very heated.

The other is in areas of older terraced housing where few residents have off-street parking. Parking came out as one of the top three problem areas in Inner Burton in the borough council’s housing consultation.

Although no solution is easy, many people are illegally parked such as parking on pavements and so making it difficult for pedestrians or too close to a junction and so blocking visibility. Illegal parking rarely results in enforcement.

The vision

Parking legislation should be enforced. With the Decriminalisation of Parking Enforcement (DPE) starting in October 2007, there should be better enforcement than at present.
A residents-only parking zone could be introduced in the hospital area if it has the support of residents. This could only be introduced after the DPE.
The Inner Burton Housing consultants’ report proposed courtyards to be made from residents’ gardens or selective house demolition to create parking areas. Both ideas seem drastic and expensive but there is likely to be no other solution to this problem

Environmental Issues

The current position

Some areas in Horninglow and Eton have experienced environmental problems. Such problems should not be seen as small and so unimportant problems. The local environment contributes greatly to quality of life.

Amongst the comments from residents were concerns about

Ø Motorbikes disturbances

Ø Dog fouling has been a nuisance for years

Ø Litter

Ø Insufficient street lighting

Ø Gullies are not cleaned regularly

Ø Grass has not been well maintained

Ø Lack of open space was one of the top three problem areas in Inner Burton in the borough council’s housing consultation

Many trees have been planted along the A511 in recent years, making the area more attractive.

The vision

Local shops

The current position

There are a number of small shops in the parish but these are slowly disappearing as they lose trade to large chains.

In Horninglow there is local Co-op supermarket which is well used. A small local Sainsbury’s store is to be developed at Derby Turn. Bargain Booze wish to build a new store in Horninglow.

Since 2005 (when three closed) there has been no sub-post office in Horninglow, the nearest being in Eton.

It is important to have local stores, particularly to serve those people who have difficulty getting into Burton Town Centre and to provide a local amenity.

There are a number of large specialist stores along Derby Road, including a tile shop, a pet shop, a tyre fitters, a timber shop and a kitchen shop.

There are a number of take-aways but only one restaurant in the parish where you can sit down and eat.

The vision

1. Value and protect local amenities such as neighbourhood shops and local pubs.

2. A sub-post office in Horninglow

3. Encouragement will be given for a diverse range of facilities in the area.

Local facilities

The current position

Places of worship. There are a number of churches in the borough at St Thomas’s, St Chad’s, the Spiritualist church and St John’s. There is a New Testament Church of God in Sydney Street. A number of residents felt that these were a focal point for the community.

There is also a mosque in Parker Street and Sikhs hold services at St Chad’s Community Centre.

Community Centres

St Johns has two community centres; the church hall and the parish rooms in Rolleston road. The church hall was last extended during the 1980’s but now is somewhat dated but well used and the church has drawn up plans for a replacement.

There is a community centre at St Chad’s.

There is a borough council owned community centre at Carver Road.

The vision

Main improvements required at the church hall identified in the survey

Ø Improved facilities for disabled

Ø Enlarged main hall

Ø Improved kitchen

Ø Improved heating and ventilation

Ø Improved activities for the local people

Solutions

Ø Community fund-raising

Ø Liaise with the Community Centre Advisors to commence discussions with the Community Council of Staffordshire to discuss funding

Ø Liaise with East Staffs Borough Council for funding

Crime and policing

The current position

25% of people felt that the police coverage in Horninglow and Eton is not satisfactory and there was a definite need for improvement in police coverage.

Since the consultation, a new community Police Officer has been appointed in Horninglow Ward, and it is likely that another will be appointed December 2006. There is also a Police Community Support Officer in Horninglow and a community Police Officer in Eton.

Neighbourhood Watch also supports reduction of crime. There are over a thousand schemes in East Staffordshire. It was felt by residents that additional Neighbourhood Watch areas should be introduced.

There has been a Neighbourhood Wardens scheme in Eton since 2004 but this is likely to end in 2007.

The vision

Stronger links between the local police force and the local community.
Regular meetings of the public, police and councillors
Retaining Neighbourhood Wardens who have had a high profile on the streets
Continued support for new Neighbourhood Watch schemes.

Health

The current position

The parish is well served with health facilities including a doctor’s surgery, a clinic, two chemists and of course a large hospital with an A+E facility.

However health indicators are poor in some parts of the parish and more needs to be done about health inequalities.

The vision

1. Good health care for all

2. Retention of current facilities

3. Support the East Staffordshire Health Partnership programme to:

Ø Improve diet and nutrition

Ø Improve emotional well-being

Ø Reduce substance abuse

Ø Improve sexual health

Ø Reduce preventable accidents

4. Lobby interest in a local ‘Good Neighbour’ scheme

Horninglow and Eton Parish plan 2007

Action Plan

Actions to secure the vision

Vision	Action	Partners	Priority	Timescale
1. A local SureStart in the parish	Lobby county council to provide facilities Assist in identifying a site	Staffordshire County Council	High	Short term
2. Sports Hall at de Ferrers available for public use in the evening and at weekends.	Support the school in its aims. Work with Borough Council to provide community facilities	Staffordshire County Council East Staffordshire Borough Council	High	Medium term
3. After-school clubs	Lobby county council to provide facilities	Staffordshire County Council
4. Activities for youngsters	Lobby county council to provide facilities	Staffordshire County Council
5. Development of large sites to be mixed; including some housing, some employment and some open space		East Staffordshire Borough Council
6. Support the borough council’s Inner Burton Housing Initiative.		East Staffordshire Borough Council
7. Improve the environment by demolishing or refurbishing local houses		East Staffordshire Borough Council

Vision	Action	Partners	Priority	Timescale
8. Regular bus services connecting Horninglow and Eton with the town centre, station, Town Hall and hospital.	Liaise with Staffordshire County Council and look at where demand is for bus routes, and where funding is available for improvements.	Staffordshire County Council Arriva Quality Bus East Staffordshire Borough Council Partnership
9. Good bus shelters protecting the bus users from the elements		Staffordshire County Council Arriva Quality Bus Partnership
10. Accessible buses that can cater for everyone		Staffordshire County Council Arriva Quality Bus Partnership
11. Real-time bus information available at bus stops		Staffordshire County Council Arriva Quality Bus Partnership
12. A 20 mph zone in Eton Ward around Eton Road		Staffordshire County Council
13. An network of cycle routes through Horninglow and Eton connecting to the town centre		Staffordshire County Council
14. Better cycling facilities at work places		East Staffordshire Borough Council

Vision	Action	Partners	Priority	Timescale
15. Improved bus services		Staffordshire County Council Arriva Quality Bus Partnership
16. Green travel plans for local employers including Queen’s hospital		East Staffordshire Borough Council
17. Less reliance on private cars	Liaise with East Staffordshire borough council to promote car sharing locally. Promote walking bus scheme for local children	East Staffs Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council, local residents	Medium	Long term
18. Encourage more localised car sharing
19. Use of hand-held speed guns by local volunteers		Parish Council Staffordshire Police
20. More safety cameras and ‘slow down’ road markings		Staffordshire County Council
21. A residents-only parking zone at the hospital area		East Staffordshire Borough Council	High	Short term
22. Monitoring grass maintenance		Parish Council East Staffordshire Borough Council
23. The parish council should continue to provide funds to buy dog bins or litter bins for the parish.		Parish Council East Staffordshire Borough Council
24. Gullies should be regularly cleaned/unblocked		Staffordshire County Council
25. Employment of a lengthsman		Parish Council East Staffordshire Borough Council
Vision	Action	Partners	Priority	Timescale
26. Protect open spaces in the parish and create new ones when housing sites are developed.		Parish Council East Staffordshire Borough Council
27. Sub post office in Horninglow		Parish Council Post office Shopkeepers
28. Regular meetings of the public, police and councillors.		Staffordshire Police
29. Retaining Neighbourhood Wardens		East Staffordshire Borough Council
30. Continued support for new Neighbourhood Watch schemes.		East Staffordshire Borough Council
31. Courtyards to be made from residents’ gardens or selective house demolition to create parking areas.		East Staffordshire Borough Council		Long term
32. Development of large sites to include housing, employment and open space		East Staffordshire Borough Council		Long term
33. Low cost housing in new developments	Sticking to housing policies	East Staffordshire Borough Council
34. Development of large sites such as those mentioned above should be mixed; including some housing, some employment and some open space	Work with planners looking at existing planning proposals and discuss future developments	East Staffordshire Borough Council and local residents.	High	Ongoing