Post on 06-Oct-2020
Adult Questionnaire (Based on 259 Valid respondents living in the Parish)
About Your Household
Question 1a
Which ward of Wem Rural Parish do you live in?
Answer Count Percentage
Edstaston Ward 103 39.77%
Newtown Ward 68 26.25%
Wem Ward 85 32.82%
No answer 3 1.16%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 1e
How many people live in your household?
Answer Count Percentage
1 31 11.97%
2 108 41.70%
3 38 14.67%
4 49 18.92%
5 22 8.49%
Other 7 2.70%
No answer 4 1.54%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 1f
Age and gender of each person in your household
Male Female
0 to 16 59 59
17 to 18 19 21
19 to 29 23 34
30 to 39 16 27
40 to 49 52 61
50 to 59 68 71
60 to 69 63 66
70 to 79 30 25
80 and over 6 7
336 371
About You
Question 2a
What is your gender?
Answer Count Percentage
Female 135 52.12%
Male 105 40.54%
No answer 19 7.34%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 2b Which age group are you in?
Answer Count Percentage
0 to 16 2 0.77%
17 to 18 3 1.16%
19 to 29 6 2.32%
30 to 39 19 7.34%
40 to 49 53 20.46%
50 to 59 68 26.25%
60 to 69 72 27.80%
70 to 79 28 10.81%
80 and over 6 2.32%
No answer 2 0.77%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 2c
How long have you lived in your area?
Answer Count Percentage
Less than a year 16 6.18%
1 to 2 years 16 6.18%
3 to 5 years 28 10.81%
5 to 10 years 31 11.97%
10 to 20 years 66 25.48%
Over 20 years 100 38.61%
No answer 2 0.77%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 2d What is your employment status?
Answer Count Percentage
Employed full time 65 25.10%
Self employed 47 18.15%
Semi–retired 15 5.79%
Retired 79 30.50%
Employed part time 35 13.51%
Housewife / House husband 7 2.70%
In education 7 2.70%
Unemployed 1 0.39%
Other 2 0.77%
No answer 1 0.39%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 2e How would you describe the area you live in?
Answer Count Percentage
Attractive (B0501) 187 72.20%
Pleasant (B0502) 226 87.26%
Clean (B0503) 175 67.57%
Friendly (B0504) 176 67.95%
Neighbourly (B0505) 161 62.16%
Safe for children (B0506) 115 44.40%
Safe during the day (B0507) 170 65.64%
Safe at night (B0508) 159 61.39%
Noisy (B0509) 14 5.41%
Dangerous traffic (B0510) 97 37.45%
Unpleasant (B0511) 1 0.39%
Dirty (B0512) 4 1.54%
Lonely (B0513) 5 1.93%
Unfriendly (B0514) 3 1.16%
Other 6 2.32%
Crime and Safety
Question 3a (Summary) Please indicate if you think any of the following crimes are a problem where you live.
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Burglary
Damage to vehicles
Vandalism
Drugs
Fraud and forgery
Theft
Assault
Domestic violence
Hate crime / Bullying / Racism
Anti-social behaviour
Problem Not a problem
Question 3a (Individual Detail) Please indicate if you think Burglary is a problem where you live.
Question 3a (Individual Detail) Please indicate if you think Damage to Vehicles is a problem where you live.
Question 3a (Individual Detail) Please indicate if you think Vandalism is a problem where you live.
Question 3a (Individual Detail) Please indicate if you think Drugs are a problem where you live.
Question 3a (Individual Detail) Please indicate if you think Fraud & Forgery are a problem where you live.
Question 3a (Individual Detail) Please indicate if you think Theft is a problem where you live.
Question 3a (Individual Detail) Please indicate if you think Assault is a problem where you live.
Question 3a (Individual Detail) Please indicate if you think Domestic Violence is a problem where you live.
Question 3a (Individual Detail) Please indicate if you think Hate Crime / Bullying / Racism is a problem where you live.
Question 3a (Individual Detail) Please indicate if you think Anti Social Behaviour is a problem where you live.
Question 3b
Which of the following options do you think would help to tackle crime and improve safety in our community?
Answer Count Percentage
Neighbourhood watch scheme 133 51.35%
Business watch scheme 45 17.37%
Countryside / Farm watch scheme 156 60.23%
More regular police patrols within the community 141 54.44%
Dealing with anti-social behaviour 62 23.94%
Environmental Issues
Question 4a (Summary) What are your views on the standard of the following services in your area?
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Mains water supply
Mains electricity supply
Mains sewer provision
Refuse collection
Recycling facilities (including household
waste centres)
Road maintenance
Verge, pavement and footpath maintenance
and protectionWinter weather service (snow clearance and
gritting)
Poor Good
Question 4a (Individual Detail) What are your views on the standard of Mains Water Supply in your area?
Question 4a (Individual Detail) What are your views on the standard of Mains Electricity Supply in your area?
Question 4a (Individual Detail) What are your views on the standard of Mains Water provision in your area?
Question 4a (Individual Detail) What are your views on the standard of Refuse Collection in your area?
Question 4a (Individual Detail) What are your views on the standard of Recycling facilities (including household waste centre’s) in your area?
Question 4a (Individual Detail) What are your views on the standard of Road Maintenance in your area?
Question 4a (Individual Detail) What are your views on the standard of Verge, pavement and footpath maintenance and protection in your area?
Question 4a (Individual Detail) What are your views on the standard of Winter weather service (snow clearance and gritting) in your area?
Question 4b (Summary)
Do you think any of the following have a negative effect on the area you live in?
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64/36Quality of new build architecture
Overgrown hedges / trees / verges
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336 64 36/64Litter / Fly tipping
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389 11 89/11Graffiti
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Driving or parking on grass verges or
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384 16 84/16Abandoned / Scrap vehicles
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380 20 80/20
Lack of or poorly maintained street furniture
(signs, bus shelters, seats, litter bins etc.)33.3
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370 30 70/30
Noise pollution (dogs, music, industry, traffic,
aircraft)33.3
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383 17 83/17Light pollution (street and other)
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378 22 78/22Fumes / Odour pollution
Negative effect Not negative
Question 4b (Individual Detail)
Do you think the Quality of new build architecture has a negative effect on the area you live in?
Question 4b (Individual Detail)
Do you think overgrown hedges / trees / verges has a negative effect on the area you live in?
Question 4b (Individual Detail)
Do you think litter / fly tipping has a negative effect on the area you live in?
Question 4b (Individual Detail)
Do you think dog fouling (dog mess) has a negative effect on the area you live in?
Question 4b (Individual Detail)
Do you think graffiti has a negative effect on the area you live in?
Question 4b (Individual Detail)
Do you think driving or parking on grass verges or pavements has a negative effect on the
area you live in?
Question 4b (Individual Detail)
Do you think abandoned / scrap vehicles has a negative effect on the area you live in?
Question 4b (Individual Detail)
Do you think a lack of poorly maintained street furniture has an negative effect on the area you live in?
Question 4b (Individual Detail)
Do you think noise pollution has a negative effect on the area you live in?
Question 4b (Individual Detail)
Do you think light pollution has a negative effect on the area you live in?
Question 4b (Individual Detail)
Do you think fumes / odour pollution has a negative effect on the area you live in?
Question 4c (Summary) How would you feel about having any of the following in the area you live?
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49/51Wind farms
Waste incineration plants (animal or
household)33.3
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332 68 32/68Overhead power cables / Pylons
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323 77 23/77Power stations
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336 64 36/64
Mobile phone masts or telecommunication
satellites33.3
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354 46 54/46Satellite dishes (TV)
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340 60 40/60Anaerobic digestion plants
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340 60 40/60Biomass plants
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323 77 23/77Land fill sites
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324 76 24/76Overground pipeline installations
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368 32 68/32Solar panels / Photovoltaic panels
Negative Positive
Question 4c (Individual Detail) How would you feel about having Wind Farms in the area you live?
Question 4c (Individual Detail) How would you feel about having Waste Incineration Plants (Animal & Household) in the area you live?
Question 4c (Individual Detail) How would you feel about having overhead power cables / pylons in the area you live?
Question 4c (Individual Detail) How would you feel about having Power Stations in the area you live?
Question 4c (Individual Detail) How would you feel about having Mobile phone masters or telecommunications Satellite dishes in the area you live?
Question 4c (Individual Detail) How would you feel about having Satellite dishes (TV) in the area you live?
Question 4c (Individual Detail) How would you feel about having Anaerobic Digestion Plants in the area you live?
Question 4c (Individual Detail) How would you feel about having Biomass Plants in the area you live?
Question 4c (Individual Detail) How would you feel about having Land Fill Sites in the area you live?
Question 4c (Individual Detail) How would you feel about having Overground Pipeline Installations in the area you live?
Question 4c (Individual Detail) How would you feel about having Solar panels / Photovoltaic panels in the area you live?
Question 4d
Please comment on the following energy saving features for your home
I don't have I have I would like to install or improve No Answer
Loft Insulation 7.34% 78.76% 9.27% 4.63%
Double Glazing 10.04% 81.08% 5.02% 3.86%
Cavity Wall Insulation 43.24% 40.93% 4.63% 11.20%
Rainwater Harvesting 33.59% 36.29% 21.24% 8.88%
Solar panels for water / electric 52.90% 4.63% 32.82% 9.65%
Ground source heat pump 66.41% 1.93% 20.08% 11.58%
Low energy light bulbs 8.18% 87.26% 1.93% 4.63%
Hot water tank lagging 11.20% 79.54% 1.54% 7.72%
Wind turbine power 69.88% 1.16% 16.22% 12.74%
Woodburner 30.12% 53.67% 8.88% 7.33%
Question 4e
What do you value about the countryside?
Answer Count Percentage
Local wildlife 239 92.28%
A sense of local identity 152 58.69%
Tranquility 222 85.71%
Places to cycle 134 51.74%
Places to ride a horse or pony 82 31.66%
Places to walk 207 79.92%
Dark night skies 186 71.81%
Open countryside 244 94.21%
Question 4f
Do you use the local public footpath network?
Answer Count Percentage
Yes 158 61.00%
No 87 33.59%
No answer 14 5.41%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 4g If you use the public footpaths do you think any of them require
any of the following?
Answer Count Percentage
Improved signage / Waymarkers
87 33.59%
Improved maintenance 77 29.73%
Extension / Additional routes 48 18.53%
Changes in stile design to improve access
64 24.71%
Removal of obstructions 68 26.25%
Easier access 57 22.01%
No improvement necessary 44 16.99%
Question 4h
Are you interested in wildlife conservation?
Answer Count Percentage
Yes 227 87.64%
No 14 5.41%
No answer 18 6.95%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 4i
If you are interested in wildlife conservation please indicate which of the following are of interest
Answer Count Percentage
Carrying out wildlife surveys 90 34.75%
Installing nesting boxes, bat boxes etc. 175 67.57%
Pond or waterway management and maintenance 101 39.00%
Tree or hedge planting 148 57.14%
Question 4j (Summary) Do you agree that the following historic and natural features of the area you live in are valued and protected?
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82/18Buildings of architectural importance
Monuments and heritage sites
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3371 29 71/29Hedgerows
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3379 21 79/21Surrounding countryside
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3374 26 74/26Green spaces in hamlets
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3368 32 68/32Mature or ancient trees / Orchards
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3389 11 89/11Wem Moss (Shropshire Wildlife Trust)
Disagree Agree
Question 4j (Individual Details) Do you agree that Monuments and Heritage sites in the area you live in are valued and protected?
Question 4j (Individual Details) Do you agree that Hedgerows in the area you live in are valued and protected?
Question 4j (Individual Details) Do you agree that the surrounding countryside in the area you live in are valued and protected?
Question 4j (Individual Details) Do you agree that Green spaces in hamlets within the area you live in are valued and protected?
Question 4j (Individual Details) Do you agree that mature or ancient trees / orchards, in the area you live in, are valued and protected?
Question 4j (Individual Details) Do you agree that Wem Moss is valued and protected?
Question 4j (Individual Details) Do you agree that Infill land for housing, in the area you live in, are valued and protected?
Housing, Planning and Development
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about sheltered / association housing in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of affordable housing or flats for local people in our parish?
Question 5a (Summary) What is your opinion about the following types of future development in our parish?
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Infill land for housing
Sheltered / Association housing
Affordable housing or flats for local people
only
Mobile homes
Balanced mix of housing
'Single-unit' housing
Retirement homes
Housing with garden / green space attached
Barn conversions / Renovation of derelict or
uninhabited buildings
Eco housing (built with ecological principles)
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Holiday lets / complexes
Community facilities (Village halls etc.)
Sporadic erection of isolated sheds and barns
in open spaces
Light industrial units / offices
Industrial scale farms / Factory farms
Large or 'supersized' business (e.g.
warehousing, manufacturing, industry)
Disagree with In favour of
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of mobile homes in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of a balanced mix of housing in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of ‘single unit housing’ in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of Retirement Homes in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of housing with garden / green space attached in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of barn conversions / renovation of derelict or uninhabited buildings in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of Eco Housing (built with ecological principles in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of holiday lets / complexes in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of community facilities (village halls etc) in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of sporadic erection of isolated sheds and barns in open spaces in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of light commercial / office space in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of Industrial scale farms / Factory farms in our parish?
Question 5a (Individual Detail) What is your opinion about the development of large ‘supersized’ businesses (e.g warehousing, manufacturing, industry) in our parish?
Question 5b
Has any member of your household had to leave the area in the last five years due to a lack of affordable housing?
Answer Count Percentage
Yes 17 6.56%
No 222 85.71%
No answer 20 7.72%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Community Spirit and Neighbourliness
Question 6a
Do you feel a part of the community?
Answer Count Percentage
Yes (Y) 193 74.52%
No (N) 27 10.42%
No answer 39 15.06%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 6b Where do you meet other people in your area?
Answer Count Percentage
Chatting with or helping neighbours 216 83.40%
Through work or business 79 30.50%
Walking, cycling or horse riding in the parish 153 59.07%
Village hall 66 25.48%
Church or chapel 73 28.19%
Public house (Horse & Jockey, Tilley Raven, Dog & Bull)
97 37.45%
School 54 20.85%
Shop 72 27.80%
Play area 15 5.79%
Sports fields 19 7.34%
Mother and toddler activities 10 3.86%
Women's Institute (WI) meetings 19 7.34%
Question 6c
Do any of the following stop you from going to community activities?
Answer Count Percentage
Lack of facilities 35 13.51%
Time 115 44.40%
Nothing that appeals or interests me 38 14.67%
No transport to or from 13 5.02%
Don't get to know about things (poor publicity) 75 28.96%
Cost 15 5.79%
Question 6d
Are the churches and chapels important to you for any of the following?
Answer Count Percentage
Worship 84 32.43%
Christenings, weddings or funerals 119 45.95%
Music and social activities 69 26.64%
As a focal point or contributor to community life 113 43.63%
As historic buildings 161 62.16%
Question 6e (Summary) Do you agree with the following statements?
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I currently support events in the parish
I consider the level of community activity in
the parish to be good
I use the Parish Council website
(www.wemrural.org.uk) to keep abreast of
parish affairs
I receive and read the parish newsletter
(Rural Review)
I am aware of the location and times of the
Parish Council meetings and that they are
open to the publicDisagree Agree
Question 6e (Individual Detail) Do you currently support events in the parish?
Question 6e (Individual Detail) Do you consider the level of community activity in the parish to be good?
Question 6e (Individual Detail) Do you use the Parish Council website to keep abreast of parish affairs?
Question 6e (Individual Detail) Do you receive and read the parish newsletter?
Question 6e (Individual Detail) Are you aware of the location and times of the Parish Council meetings and that they are open to The public?
Transport and Traffic
Question 7a
Do you own or have access to a private motor vehicle (car, van, motorbike) which you use regularly?
Answer Count Percentage
Yes 212 81.85%
No 9 3.47%
No answer 38 14.67%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 7b
Please tell us which type of transport you would usually use for travelling to the following places:
Own car Bus Train Bicycle Walk Lift / Taxi No Answer
Work 54.05% 0.39% 0.77% 1.16% 5.41% 0% 38.22%
Going to School 22.78% 3.86% 0.39% 0.39% 2.70% 0% 69.88%
Going to college or training 14.29% 3.47% 0.77% 0.39% 0.77% 0% 80.31%
Shopping 89.58% 0.77% 2.32% 1.16% 1.16% 0.38% 4.63%
Leisure use 84.94% 0.39% 1.16% 3.86% 1.54% 0.39% 7.72%
Doctor / medical centre/ hospital 91.51% 0% 0% 1.16% 1.93% 0.77% 4.63%
Question 7c
Please indicate where you would normally travel for the following functions:
Within the Parish Wem Area Whitchurch Area Ellesmere Area Market Drayton Area Oswestry Area Shrewsbury Area Travel Further Don't Travel No Answer
Work 7.34% 9.27% 5.79% 1.93% 3.09% 1.16% 6.56% 21.24% 9.27% 34.35%
Going to School 7.72% 11.58% 0.77% 1.16% 0.00% 0.39% 2.70% 2.32% 5.41% 67.95%
Going to College / Training 0.77% 5.79% 0.39% 0.39% 0.00% 1.16% 4.63% 4.63% 8.49% 73.75%
Shopping 8.88% 39.77% 11.97% 1.54% 0.77% 0.77% 28.57% 1.54% 0.39% 5.80%
Bank / Post Office 9.65% 58.30% 15.83% 4.25% 1.16% 0.39% 3.09% 0.77% 1.16% 5.40%
Leisure Use 15.44% 22.01% 6.56% 1.54% 0.77% 0.00% 17.37% 11.20% 1.16% 23.95%
Hospital 1.16% 0.77% 6.18% 0.00% 0.39% 3.47% 69.50% 5.02% 1.16% 12.35%
Doctor 9.65% 68.34% 7.34% 2.70% 0.00% 0.00% 2.70% 1.93% 0.39% 6.95%
Veterinary Services 5.02% 45.17% 6.95% 7.72% 0.77% 1.54% 1.93% 2.70% 1.93% 26.27%
Dentists 9.27% 33.59% 13.51% 1.54% 2.70% 1.93% 19.69% 6.56% 1.54% 9.67%
Question 7d
What improvements, if any, would encourage you to use public transport more?
Answer Count Percentage
More reliable service 61 23.55%
If it was cheaper 38 14.67%
If it was more frequent 94 36.29%
If it was more accessible 72 27.80%
If additional routes were provided 87 33.59%
I would not use public transport 60 23.17%
Question 7e
Do you consider any of these traffic issues to be a problem within the parish:
Major Problem Slight Problem Not a Problem Don't Know No Answer
Speeding on country lanes 47.10% 41.70% 6.95% 0.39% 3.86%
Speeding in built up areas 26.25% 39.00% 14.67% 7.72% 12.36%
Flooding 5.41% 30.89% 39.77% 9.27% 14.66%
Obstruction of entrances 1.93% 11.58% 57.53% 12.36% 16.60%
Noise and fumes from traffic 8.88% 18.53% 54.83% 2.32% 15.44%
Damage to roads from heavy vehicles 50.97% 30.89% 9.27% 1.54% 7.33%
Damage to verges from vehicles 41.31% 38.61% 11.20% 1.16% 7.72%
Mud on roads 22.78% 46.33% 21.24% 0.39% 9.26%
Question 7g
Would you support any of the following speed control measures in areas where excessive speeds were recorded?
Answer Count Percentage
Introduction of a lower speed limit 143 55.21%
More road warning signs 80 30.89%
Traffic calming measures 99 38.22%
Speed activated signs 155 59.85%
Question 7h
Do you consider it safe to cycle, walk or ride horses on the roads in the area you live?
Answer Count Percentage
Yes 144 55.60%
No 101 39.00%
No answer 14 5.41%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Education, Skills and Training
Question 8a
Which of the following childcare services do you currently use?
Answer Count Percentage
Day nursery or creche 6 2.32%
Pre-school or play group 8 3.09%
Registered child minder 1 0.39%
After school club 12 4.63%
Nanny / au pair / other childcare in your home 1 0.39%
Breakfast club 3 1.16%
Question 8b (Summary) If you are a parent or guardian how easy is or was it for you to find adequate childcare?
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Day nursery or creche
Pre-school or play group
Registered child minder
After school club
Nanny / au pair / other childcare in your home
Breakfast club
Difficult Easy
Question 8b (Individual detail) If you are a parent or guardian how easy is or was it for you to find a Day nursery or Creche?
Question 8b (Individual detail) If you are a parent or guardian how easy is or was it for you to find an adequate Pre-school or Play group?
Question 8b (Individual detail) If you are a parent or guardian how easy is or was it for you to find adequate a Registered Child Minder?
Question 8b (Individual detail) If you are a parent or guardian how easy is or was it for you to find adequate an After School Club?
Question 8b (Individual detail) If you are a parent or guardian how easy is or was it for you to find adequate a nanny / au pair / other childcare in your home?
Question 8b (Individual detail) If you are a parent or guardian how easy is or was it for you to find an adequate Breakfast club?
Question 8c
If you have children of primary school age which school (or schools) do they go to?
Answer Count Percentage
Newtown (H0101) 14 5.41%
Whixall (H0102) 7 2.70%
St Peter's Wem (H0103) 2 0.77%
Tilstock (H0104) 0 0.00%
Other 5 1.93%
Question 8d
If you have children of secondary school age where is their school (or schools)?
Answer Count Percentage
Wem 39 15.06%
Ellesmere 5 1.93%
Whitchurch 1 0.39%
Other 11 4.25%
Question 8e
Would you go to any of the following courses for recreation or to develop skills?
Yes, within Parish Yes, Elsewhere No No Answer
Courses for enjoyment (Hobbies) 43.24% 14.67% 13.51% 28.58%
Computer Skills 20.85% 8.11% 28.57% 42.47%
Well being and healthy living 21.24% 5.79% 26.25% 46.72%
Work related vocational courses 7.34% 14.67% 27.03% 50.96%
Getting back to work skills courses 2.70% 2.32% 35.14% 59.84%
Language courses 15.44% 8.11% 25.87% 50.58%
Courses leading to accredited qualifications 11.20% 13.13% 26.25% 49.42%
Health and Social Care
Question 9a
How far do you travel to use the following services?
Within the Parish Less than 5 miles 5 to 10 miles More than 10 miles Don't use No Answer
Doctor 23.55% 57.53% 13.90% 1.93% 0.00% 3.09%
Dentist 19.69% 29.34% 18.92% 26.25% 2.70% 3.10%
Hospital 0.77% 0.39% 9.65% 79.92% 3.86% 5.41%
Pharmacist / Chemist 29.73% 54.83% 10.04% 1.54% 0.77% 3.09%
Chiropodist 5.41% 13.13% 6.56% 3.86% 50.58% 20.46%
Alternative therapy or medicine 2.32% 4.63% 3.09% 13.90% 47.10% 28.96%
Child centred services 1.16% 3.09% 1.54% 3.09% 48.26% 42.86%
Optician 5.79% 20.08% 17.76% 44.79% 6.56% 5.02%
Question 9b
Does anyone in your household need care and support with everyday tasks?
Answer Count Percentage
Yes 22 8.49%
No 219 84.56%
No answer 18 6.95%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 9c
If you answered yes above which of the following services do you access to assist with care provision?
Use Not Available Would use if available No Answer
Meals on wheels 0.00% 1.93% 0.00% 98.07%
In-home care 0.39% 0.77% 1.16% 97.68%
Respite care 0.00% 0.77% 1.16% 98.07%
Carers support 1.54% 0.77% 1.93% 95.76%
Private nursing services 0.00% 0.77% 0.77% 98.46%
Support from voluntary organisations 1.93% 1.16% 0.00% 96.91%
Access to Information
Question 10a
Where do you access local news and information about the area you live in?
Answer Count Percentage
Local newspapers (in print or online) 195 75.29%
Parish Council meetings 20 7.72%
Parish Council website (www.wemrural.org.uk)
29 11.20%
Parish Council Newsletter (Rural Review) 100 38.61%
Parish notice boards 68 26.25%
Shropshire Council website (www.shropshire.gov.uk)
37 14.29%
ShropNet community portal (www.2shrop.net)
9 3.47%
Word of mouth 194 74.90%
Other 24 9.27%
Question 10b
Where do you access the internet?
Answer Count Percentage
At home 217 83.78%
In the library 3 1.16%
At work 74 28.57%
Internet cafe 1 0.39%
Mobile phone 51 19.69%
Don't use the internet 17 6.56%
Don't have access 11 4.25%
Question 10c
Please indicate how often you use these local libraries:
Daily Once or twice a week Once or twice a month Less often Don't use No Answer
Wem Library 0.00% 4.25% 15.06% 28.57% 42.08% 10.04%
Ellesmere Library 0.00% 0.00% 0.39% 1.54% 65.64% 32.43%
Whitchurch Library 0.00% 0.00% 1.16% 8.88% 62.16% 27.80%
Shrewsbury Library (Incl reference and records)0.00% 0.00% 0.77% 15.06% 55.98% 28.19%
Mobile Library 0.00% 0.39% 1.54% 1.93% 64.86% 31.28%
Question 10d
If you use the libraries, which servides do you use?
Use Don't Use Not Available No Answer
Borrow Books 44.79% 6.56% 0.00% 48.65%
Borrow CD's, DVD's or Audio Books 14.67% 18.92% 0.00% 66.41%
Read Newspapers or Magazines 3.47% 25.87% 0.00% 70.66%
Attend events at the library 5.79% 25.10% 0.00% 69.11%
Research or Reference 19.31% 15.83% 0.00% 64.86%
Use computer or Internet 4.63% 26.64% 0.00% 68.73%
Use Photocopier or Fax machine 8.88% 23.55% 0.00% 67.57%
Find information about local organisations etc20.08% 15.44% 0.00% 64.48%
If you use the libraries, which services do you use? [Find information about local organisations, events or adult education]
Answer Count Percentage
Use 52 15.52%
Don't use 40 11.94%
Not available 0 0.00%
No answer 167 49.85%
Not completed or Not displayed 76 22.69%
Question 10e
Employment, Local Economy
and Tourism
Question 11a (Summary) Do you agree with encouraging the growth of the following business and tourism activities in the area?
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Small business
Working from home
More jobs in agricultural diversification
Tourism development / attractions
Tourist accommodation / holiday lets
Large industrial concerns
Shops
Tea rooms
Leisure Facilities
Craft Enterprises
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Disagree with Agree with
Question 11a (Individual Detail) Do you agree with encouraging the growth of Small businesses in the area?
Question 11a (Individual Detail) Do you agree with encouraging the growth of ‘working from home’ in the area?
Question 11a (Individual Detail) Do you agree with encouraging the growth of more jobs in agricultural diversification in the area?
Question 11a (Individual Detail) Do you agree with encouraging the growth of Tourism development / attractions in the area?
Question 11a (Individual Detail) Do you agree with encouraging the growth of Tourist accommodation / holiday lets in the area?
Question 11a (Individual Detail) Do you agree with encouraging the growth of Large Industrial concerns in the area?
Question 11a (Individual Detail) Do you agree with encouraging the growth Shops in the area?
Question 11a (Individual Detail) Do you agree with encouraging the growth of Tea rooms in the area?
Question 11a (Individual Detail) Do you agree with encouraging the growth of Leisure Facilities in the area?
Question 11a (Individual Detail) Do you agree with encouraging the growth of Craft Enterprises in the area?
Question 11a (Individual Detail) Do you agree with encouraging the growth of Garden centres and nurseries in the area?
Question 11b
Do you use the services of any of the businesses located on the Wem Industrial Estate?
Answer Count Percentage
Yes 181 69.88%
No 63 24.32%
No answer 15 5.79%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 11c
How long do you spend travelling to work (one way)?
Answer Count Percentage
Less than 15 minutes 59 22.78%
15 to 30 minutes 47 18.15%
30 minutes to 1 hour 35 13.51%
1 hour to 2 hours 8 3.09%
Over 2 hours 9 3.47%
No answer 101 39.00%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 11d
Do you think the area should be better promoted in local tourist information leaflets and publications?
Answer Count Percentage
Yes 159 61.39%
No 48 18.53%
No answer 52 20.08%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Leisure and Recreation
Question 12a
How often do you take part in the following recreation and sporting activities within the parish?
Daily Weekly Monthly Less regularly Never No Answer
Cycling 5.41% 13.90% 13.13% 21.62% 25.10% 20.84%
Walking 37.84% 24.71% 8.88% 10.81% 7.34% 10.42%
Horse Riding 3.47% 5.02% 2.70% 3.86% 57.53% 27.42%
Gardening 37.45% 35.91% 2.32% 3.09% 7.72% 13.51%
Caring for animals 58.30% 3.47% 0.39% 3.47% 15.83% 18.54%
Playing sports 4.63% 20.46% 2.32% 10.42% 37.45% 24.72%
Visiting public houses 1.93% 17.37% 20.08% 25.48% 19.31% 15.83%
Question 12b
Do you take part, or are you interested in any of the following activities?
Participate AlreadyWould participate if available No Interest No Answer
Cycling 39.38% 10.81% 28.19% 21.62%
Exercise or Fitness classes 15.44% 20.85% 37.07% 26.64%
Drama or Dance classes 7.34% 9.27% 55.60% 27.79%
Horse riding 11.58% 6.18% 54.05% 28.19%
Football or Cricket 8.11% 2.32% 59.46% 30.11%
Other sports 16.22% 9.27% 43.24% 31.27%
Live music events 17.37% 33.98% 23.17% 25.48%
Walking 59.46% 7.72% 15.06% 17.76%
Bingo or Quiz events 12.74% 9.27% 48.65% 29.34%
Book clubs 4.25% 12.74% 50.58% 32.43%
Coffee Mornings 11.58% 10.04% 49.03% 29.35%
Gardening clubs 6.18% 16.99% 46.33% 30.50%
Local history groups 5.79% 22.01% 39.00% 33.20%
Mother and toddler groups 3.47% 1.16% 59.07% 36.30%
Senior resident clubs 3.09% 3.47% 57.92% 35.52%
Adult education classes 6.18% 23.55% 37.45% 32.82%
About Wem Town
Question 13a
How often do you visit Wem town?
Answer Count Percentage
Daily 48 18.53%
More than once a week 118 45.56%
Weekly 55 21.24%
Monthly 18 6.95%
Rarely 13 5.02%
Never 2 0.77%
No answer 5 1.93%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 13b What do you use Wem town for?
Answer Count Percentage
Work (N0201) 25 9.65%
Shopping (N0202) 227 87.64%
Doctor, dentist or other healthcare (N0203) 179 69.11%
Library (N0204) 93 35.91%
School (N0205) 36 13.90%
Town Hall (N0206) 87 33.59%
Social, recreation or sports (N0207) 59 22.78%
Services (e.g. hairdressers, banks, post office, council offices, vets etc.) (N0208)
186 71.81%
Child care (N0209) 6 2.32%
Pubs, restaurants or take aways (N0210) 119 45.95%
Churches or chapels (N0211) 50 19.31%
Wem Business Park (N0212) 117 45.17%
Question 13c
Do you agree with the implementation of car parking charges in Wem town?
Answer Count Percentage
Yes (Y) 47 18.15%
No (N) 200 77.22%
No answer 12 4.63%
Not displayed 0 0.00%
Question 13d
Has the implementation of car parking charges adversely affected your use of the facilities and shops in Wem town?
Answer Count Percentage
Yes (Y) 110 42.47%
No (N) 139 53.67%
No answer 10 3.86%
Not displayed 0 0.00%