Preferred Approach 41: Open Spaces - Strategic Network

Comment

Representation ID: 1039

Received: 31/07/2008

Creating multi-user paths for non-motorised traffic, including cyclists and equestrians would improve the quality, accessibility and value of our open spaces.

Object

Representation ID: 1041

Received: 31/07/2008

The parks and open spaces strategy makes no mention of equestrian use, despite the fact that it is a very popular pursuit in the local area and its input to the local economy and should be amended accordingly. In March 2005 Hastings Borough Council issued a Parks and Open Spaces questionnaire which was completed by Hastings and St.Leonards residents. There were two questions relating to bridleways, the result for question 1 showed that 39.3% of people want more bridleways and off road cycleways. The proposed Local Plan, without equestrian access, only meets the cycleway need and does address the bridleway need of residents. WHY IS THIS? The result of question 2 showed that 34.1% of people would like the quality of current bridleways and off road cycleways
improved.

Object

Representation ID: 1042

Received: 31/07/2008

All preferred cycle routes seem to lead directly to the town centre, it seems short sighted not to include a route around the perimeter of the town, particularly in view of the new cycle and equestrian path which are to be developed with the link road, and the fact that residents from Ore and Hollington may wish to travel to the hospital, schools, industrial estates, leisure facilities and large offices such as DWP & CSA on The Ridge area. A multi user path in this area, to include cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders would link into existing routes and provide a safe alternative to motorised transport on very busy roads. The trend is growing in other areas for more routes to be opened up to all non-motorised users. This increases the percentage of the network open to equestrians and cyclists with minimal cost, ensuring that best value for money is achieved

Comment

Representation ID: 1049

Received: 31/07/2008

Creating multi-user paths for non-motorised traffic, including cyclists and equestrians would improve the quality, accessibility and value of our open spaces.

Object

Representation ID: 1051

Received: 31/07/2008

The parks and open spaces strategy makes no mention of equestrian use, despite the fact that it is a very popular pursuit in the local area and its input to the local economy and should be amended accordingly. In March 2005 Hastings Borough Council issued a Parks and Open Spaces questionnaire which was completed by Hastings and St.Leonards residents. There were two questions relating to bridleways, the result for question 1 showed that 39.3% of people want more bridleways and off road cycleways. The proposed Local Plan, without equestrian access, only meets the cycleway need and does address the bridleway need of residents. WHY IS THIS? The result of question 2 showed that 34.1% of people would like the quality of current bridleways and off road cycleways
improved.

Object

Representation ID: 1052

Received: 31/07/2008

All preferred cycle routes seem to lead directly to the town centre, it seems short sighted not to include a route around the perimeter of the town, particularly in view of the new cycle and equestrian path which are to be developed with the link road, and the fact that residents from Ore and Hollington may wish to travel to the hospital, schools, industrial estates, leisure facilities and large offices such as DWP & CSA on The Ridge area. A multi user path in this area, to include cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders would link into existing routes and provide a safe alternative to motorised transport on very busy roads. The trend is growing in other areas for more routes to be opened up to all non-motorised users. This increases the percentage of the network open to equestrians and cyclists with minimal cost, ensuring that best value for money is achieved

Comment

Representation ID: 1059

Received: 31/07/2008

Creating multi-user paths for non-motorised traffic, including cyclists and equestrians would improve the quality, accessibility and value of our open spaces.

Object

Representation ID: 1061

Received: 31/07/2008

The parks and open spaces strategy makes no mention of equestrian use, despite the fact that it is a very popular pursuit in the local area and its input to the local economy and should be amended accordingly. In March 2005 Hastings Borough Council issued a Parks and Open Spaces questionnaire which was completed by Hastings and St.Leonards residents. There were two questions relating to bridleways, the result for question 1 showed that 39.3% of people want more bridleways and off road cycleways. The proposed Local Plan, without equestrian access, only meets the cycleway need and does address the bridleway need of residents. WHY IS THIS? The result of question 2 showed that 34.1% of people would like the quality of current bridleways and off road cycleways
improved.

Object

Representation ID: 1062

Received: 31/07/2008

All preferred cycle routes seem to lead directly to the town centre, it seems short sighted not to include a route around the perimeter of the town, particularly in view of the new cycle and equestrian path which are to be developed with the link road, and the fact that residents from Ore and Hollington may wish to travel to the hospital, schools, industrial estates, leisure facilities and large offices such as DWP & CSA on The Ridge area. A multi user path in this area, to include cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders would link into existing routes and provide a safe alternative to motorised transport on very busy roads. The trend is growing in other areas for more routes to be opened up to all non-motorised users. This increases the percentage of the network open to equestrians and cyclists with minimal cost, ensuring that best value for money is achieved

Comment

Representation ID: 1095

Received: 08/07/2008

This should be prioritised in terms of spending

Support

Representation ID: 1173

Received: 04/07/2008

Agree with the strategy as shown diagramatically. This needs to prioritised NOW with a yearly budget set for working towards this much sooner than 2026. Developer contributions and private sector investment may well come on stream as projects develop, but public money to create the framework and serve existing needs must be found immediately if the Town's aim of safety, health, accessibility and sustainability are to be achieved.

Support

Representation ID: 1174

Received: 08/07/2008

Strongly support walking & cycling network & should be given high priority in terms of capital spending.

Support

Representation ID: 1192

Received: 04/07/2008

Support this, but needs money input if a viable cycling/walking network is to become a reality.

Object

Representation ID: 1215

Received: 08/07/2008

There is no mention of equestrianism in the Parks & Open Spaces Strategy despite this being a very popular passtime with a big input to local economy.
Multi-user paths for non-motorised traffic would improve quality & value of open spaces to be used by cyclists, pedestrians & horse riders.
1/3 or more of local residents woudl like more bridleways & off road cycleways & those existing improved.
routes should be around the outskirts of town as well as have access to the centre.

Object

Representation ID: 1221

Received: 09/07/2008

Creating multi-user paths for non-motorised traffic including cyclists & horse riders would improve the quality & value of our open spaces. The Parks & Open Spaces Strategy makes no mention of equestrian use despite the fact it a very popular pursuit within local area & its input to the local economy & should be amended accordingly. You have been written to by Hastings & Rother Bridleways Association where they make really sensible comments & suggestions on behalf of the equestrian community in this area.

Support

Representation ID: 1235

Received: 08/07/2008

I support this objective, however i am concerend that no investments has been allocated to implement this & recommend that sustained & substantial investment in the walking & cycling network is necessary & urgent.

Object

Representation ID: 1237

Received: 08/07/2008

Parks & Open Spaces Strategy makes no mention of equestrian uses despite its popularity.
The Hastings Country Park should become a sustainable multi-functional countryside area the proposed Pebsham Countryside Park.
Provision should be made for equestrians to be able to access at least some of it. Also the proposed Barley Lane/Coastguard Lane link should also be made accessible to horse riders as well as walkers/cyclists. this is supporting ESCC stated policy on shared access. Country Park byelaw10 does make provision of the council to allow horses writhin the park if it chooses to do so.
I should add that HUB who represent local cyclists, have no objections to sharing non-urban bridleways cyclepaths with equestrians, like they do elsewhere without difficult. ALso it should be remembered that it is ESCC's stated ROW policy to encourage & improve access to the countryside & other amenities by all sections of the community.

Object

Representation ID: 1248

Received: 07/07/2008

We need multi-user paths. With the Cuckoo trail as a prime example this is proven to work.
The Parks & open spaces strategy ignores the needs of the riding community, a popular hobby & fails to recognise the contribution made to support sustainable communities & its input into the local economy. the strategy should be amended to reflect the above. the Parks & open spaces questionnaire showed 39.3% of people wanted more bridleways & off road cycleways. Without riding/driving access the local plan only meets cyclists needs therefore discriminate against riders. 34.1% wanted the quality of currrent bridleways/cycleways improved.
There is no proposal to have a cycle route around the perimeter of town which ignores the Link Rd developments & opportuntiies to develop a multi-user path. This would link into exisitng routes & would be safter than using exisitng busy road.s. Other town & borough councils are looking at the bigger picture & finding other ways to provide access for non-motorised traffic. I hope HBC looks at cross boundary approach, thereby increasing the opportunity for equestrianism & cycling to access more non-motorised routes.

Support

Representation ID: 1429

Received: 08/07/2008

We highly commend the identification of a network of green spaces throughout the town. The proposed improved cycle & pedestrian networks linking these areas could provide opportunities to incorporate networks of natural habitats to provide additional routes for the migration, dispersal & genetic exchanges of species in the wider environment.

Comment

Representation ID: 1625

Received: 07/07/2008

Is this the right title?

Comment

Representation ID: 1670

Received: 25/07/2008

Creating multi-user paths for non-motorised traffic including cyclists & equestrians would improve the quality, accessiblity & value of our open spaces

Object

Representation ID: 1671

Received: 25/07/2008

The questionaire completed in March 2005 showed 39.3% of people want more bridleways & off road cycleways. The proposed plan only meets the cycleway need and does not address the needs of a bridleway. there was a response of 34.1% of people that would like the current bridleways and off road cycleways improved. It would be logical to have a route that would go around the perimeter of the town that would link with the paths that are to be developed particularly around the ridge. this would provide a safe path along a busy road that has the hospital, schools and the CSA therefore avoiding accidents