Datchet Parish Council Environmental Survey

Welcome to the first survey organised by Datchet Parish Council’s Environmental Awareness Working Group. We would like to find out what you think we could all be doing to improve our local environment and hear your ideas for community projects which could be supported by the Parish Council.

Q1) What do you think we should be doing locally to improve biodiversity and support wildlife? Please tick all which apply: *

Mow verges less frequently to allow wildflowers to flourish and produce nectar for insects

Plant wildflower meadows

Allow areas of land to ‘re-wild’

Plant more trees

Maintain hedgerows and create new ones

Reduce the use of pesticides/fertilizers in gardens

Grow wildlife-friendly gardens creating habitat for birds, bugs, bees and hedgehogs

Keep watercourses clear for wildlife so water doesn’t stagnate

Protect and enhance Local Wildlife Sites

Reduce litter

Required

Q2) What else do you think we should be doing locally to improve biodiversity and support wildlife? (Optional)

Q3) What do you think we should be doing to improve air quality in Datchet? Tick all which apply *

Encourage people to walk and cycle and leave their cars at home

Support the creation of more safe cycle routes

Install bicycle parking in the village

Push for improvements to public transport

Install signs to request engines are turned off while waiting at the level crossings

Request signage to route traffic to Windsor from the M4 via Junction 6 and not through Datchet

Reduce speed limits throughout the village to make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians

Give priority to pedestrians and cyclists over motor vehicles

Promote use of electric, hydrogen or hybrid cars

Required

Q4) What else do you think we should be doing locally to improve air quality? (Optional.)

Q5) What could the Parish Council do locally to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions? *

Promote walking or cycling rather than driving

Investigate improvements to public transport

Publicise details of grants available for improving energy efficiency in the home

Raise awareness of how insulation can help to reduce energy loss in the home

Help residents source information about 100% renewable home energy suppliers

Share information about how solar panels and/or heat pumps might help to reduce energy bills

Promote energy-saving practices such as turning off lights and appliances when not in use, and reducing thermostat temperatures if health allows

Recommend that the energy ratings of home appliances such as light bulbs, vacuum cleaners, etc, are considered before purchase.

Support the repair, recycle and reuse of consumer products, where possible

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Q6) What else do you think we should be doing locally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Optional)

Q7) Would you support initiatives to make Parish Council-owned buildings more energy-efficient? *

Yes

Q8) Do you have any suggestions for local initiatives for repairing, reusing or recycling which would help to make better use of our resources? (You might like to consider some of the following: food, clothing, household appliances, computers, phones and gadgets, furniture, plastic, batteries, print cartridges, crisp packets, etc.) Please give details. *

Q9) We have some Borough-serviced recycling facilities: a clothing and shoe recycle point at Allen Way car park; and mixed recycling at Datchet Station car park. Do you have any suggestions for alternative or additional recycling points? Please suggest locations and type of recycling required. *

Q10) There are numerous litter and dog bins around the village but we need your help to see if they are correctly positioned and/or become too full. Are you aware of any bins that are often full, or often empty? If so, please list their type and location *

Q11) Do you think we need more litter and dog bins around the village? If so, which type, and where could they be located? *

Q12) About you. What is your age range? *

Under 15

16-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66-75

76-85

86+

Prefer not to say

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Q13) What is your postcode? (Optional.)

Q14) Would you allow us to have your email address so we can contact you in future? (See DPC's Privacy Policy at www.datchetparishcouncil.gov.uk ). We will not pass your details to others but simply contact you when we have information about the environment, community projects and events. You may unsubscribe at any time. Your email address:

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