Tongwynlais Community Survey Results - 2013-14

Contents
Introduction
This survey was carried out by a group of residents, brought together by a shared
interest in the land adjacent to Tongwynlais Village Hall, which has been proposed for
residential development.
Questionnaires were developed by the group, which currently has over 40 members,
including representatives from the school, village hall committee and community
council. County councillors also attend meetings and are fully supportive.
In October 2013, printed questionnaires were hand delivered to every house in
Tongwynlais (approx. 800), and also available to complete digitally, via
tongwynlais.com. A two week deadline was given for residents to complete the
questionnaire.
Results were presented at the community event Knowing you knowing Ton in March
2014, where an asset mapping and future village hall activities took place.

Questionnaire




Results
156 surveys were completed, with demographics as below:

There was over-representation by female residents, and particularly the under 25
groups, which will need to be addressed in any follow up research.

Question 1 In and around Tongwynlais
The data from this question can be made available if specific information is required
(for funding bids for community events/activities etc.). Some of the interesting points:



Question 2 - Suggestions for improvements to amenities
Upgrading existing shops, amenities, facilities
better atmosphere at Lewis;
better food (all venues mentioned, and
compared to others in nearby villages);
better local shop;
bigger range at caf;
card payments;
cash machine;
improve Village Hall;
improving Castle Kitchen;
longer opening hours;
new door for chemist;
seating at Phoenix fish bar;
update Post Office;
Updating Lewis Arms.
New or increased facilities
more playgrounds;
more library;
more facilities at the Dr's;
fruit and veg shop.
Safety
increased or better policing;
lighting on Taff Trail;
deal with anti-social behaviour.
Transport and accessibility
pathway to link village to woods;
better parking;
accessibility.
Social and events
notice board better used;
publicity of events;
events / activities for children and young people.
Green space
Allotments;
cut back trees;
gardens or beds in green spaces;
nature reserve and picnic area;
picnic tables;
benches.
Appearance of the village
better pavements;
clean shop fronts;
dog mess;
Iitter;
increased care and pride.




Suggestions for improvements to amenities were also colour and size-coded according
to the number of comments.


Question 3 - New amenities/ facilities / services / businesses

Results were sorted into themes in the same way as for question 2:
Communitygroupsandevents Eatingout
activitiesintheevening 1 Chinesetakeaway 3
adultlearning 1 indianrestaurant 5
adultsbookclub 1 Italianrestaurant 1
advicehub 1 pizzaplace 1
Artscentre 1 restaurant 10
creche 1 Finance
eventsforkids 7 Bank 1
moreevents 1 cardpayments 1
noticeboardbetterused 1 cashmachine 8
publicityofevents 4 Shops
sewingforkids 1 baker 10
socialhub 1 butcher 16
studyclub 1 charityshop 3
travellingfayre 1 cycleshop 1
Village-ownedpub 1 Deli 6
HealthServices Farmshop 1
alternativemedicine 1 fruitandvegshop 25
Safety Greggs 1
lightingonTaffTrail 1 hardwarestore 1
Greenspace healthfoodshop 1
allotments 1 Reptileshopandexperience 1
bench 2 SportandLeisure
dog-freegreenarea 1 LeisureCentre 3
gardensorbedsingreenspaces 2 Library 1
moreplaygrounds 3 softplay 1
naturereserveandpicnicarea 2 swimmingpool 4
Outdoorbikepark 1 Theatre 1
picnictables 2

Question 4 - Ideas for improvement to the Village Hall and Tanyard

General updating and refurb 17 Bingo 1
Better promotion 7 Clear out side rooms 1
Car park 7 Encourage greater use 1
Clean up outside and inside of Village Hall 7 Heating 1
sell Tanyard invest in VH 5 Longer Library hours 1
Children's activities 4 Maintenance 1
Classes 4 OAP club 1
Better info on prices 3 Person on-site for enquiries 1
Table tennis, pool etc 3 Preschooler music groups 1
Improve kitchen facilities at Village Hall 3 Soft Play 1
Multiple use of VH 2 Sound system 1
New name for Tanyard 2 Stage curtain 1
Cheaper hire costs for Villagers 2 Use as internet cafe 1
Events 2 Welcoming entrance 1
Farmer's market 2






Question 5 - Would you support the land next to the village hall being bought by
and for the village?
Yes 74% No 7% Maybe 13% Blank 6%
What would you like to see it used for?
Communitygarden 23
Off-streetparking 23
Outdoorplayarea 19
Keepasitis 12
NatureTrail 11
Picnicarea 9
Houses 8
Gatewaytowoods 7
ExtendVH 6
Seating 6
Wildlifearea 5
CarBoot,Fayres,minimarket 3
Keepthetrees 3
openspace 3
Regularlitterpicksetc 3
Allotments 2
UsebySchool 2
CommunityCentre 2
Mountainbiketrail 2
Sensorygarden 2
BowlingGreen 1
Climberforkids 1
Dog-Freearea 1
herbgarden 1
Indoorsports 1
Musclebeach 1
Pathway 1
sportsfacilities 1
youthclub 1

110
Green Space for use by whole community
12
Potential to extend Village Hall
3
Specific green space
23 Parking
8 Houses
3 Events
1 Muscle beach
Balloon display at Knowing-you Knowing-Ton event, to show suggestions for
land next to the village hall: