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Moving Around

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Public Transport

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Traffic and Parking

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Streets and Spaces

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Natural Space

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Play and Recreation

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Facilities and Services

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Work and Local Economy

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Housing and Community

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Social Interaction

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Identity and Belonging

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Feeling Safe

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Care and Maintenance

What is good now?

How could we make it better in the future?

Influence and Sense of Control

What is good now?

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Next Steps

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Community consultation

Lots of nice walks

Parking, cars parked on pavements

There are buses

Frequency and seat availability particularly at peak travel times

Buses could use the bus station instead of blocking Huddersfield Road. Volume of traffic on Holmfirth Road, used as rat run and traffic calming is inadequate particularly at school times

Love the historic buildings and the work local town council have done to bring the civic buildings back into use

Lots of open space very accessible

Sadlyany shops close, too many hair and beauty places

I would love for home owners to take pride of the streets they live in, weed and sweep would make all the difference

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Very anti social behaviour on clarke lane

Same sick of anti social behaviour on clarke lane

Literally kicking the door 4 or 5 times a night

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Community feedback

Mid distance for Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds.

I don’t think it can be improved although I seldom use it.

Occasional roadworks but currently ample free parking is available.

Where’s there not green spaces around Meltham?

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Community consultation

Frequency of public transport to Huddersfield, Holmfirth and Slaithwaite

We are lucky that we have a busy night time economy - eating, drinking and social activities day and night. There are good volunteering opportunities in all walks of life and hobbies. We still have jobs in industries as well as shops.

There is a good mix of housing - social and privately owned mainly with gardens. These cater for All ages, particularly the older generation to have sheltered support.

More support in supported living.

Daytime there are always lots of people about.

Some of the lights near estates could be better. Tend to walk in centre of road if not well lit.

Most things look good.

Weeds growing all over

Traffic reduction of it

Less traffic - especially at peak times of day

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I live in the area

Bus services are good

I regularly use the bus to Huddersfield. It's regular and well used.

Free parking in the village is great for all sorts of things.

Too much traffic!!!

Parks and Greenway are great and well maintained.

High street shops are increasingly low quality and conservation area is not enforced. Streetscape in the village could be improved with trees and plants.

Easy access to the surrounding countryside in every direction.

There is quite a few places of different sizes and activities.

Improvements to Robert Ashton park are catered for older kids.

Schools are all good and nice to have a choice. Community halls and churches are great bases for community events.

Variety of shops could be better. Very few preschool places in the village considering there's 3 primary school - we had to go outside the village.

Some locally run shops.

Good variety and well sought after homes.

Cafés, pubs, parks and community events.

Generally good.

I've witnessed a couple of nasty incidents of racism in which is a concern.

Generally great people live here.

Street lighting could be improved. Particularly trees growing over them.

Town Council and Kirklees council seem to listen and the Meltham newsletter is great for communication and feeling listened to.

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survey available

2 new light controlled crossings Holmfirth road and Huddersfield road

crossing point on station road possibly on junction bottom of millmoor road, behind Bartholomew church.

Hudderfield and Holmfirth fine.

reintroduce bus routes to the HRI and CRI hospitals.

i have a disabled parking space outside my home.

to make yellow on street parking spaces officially for blue badge holders only.

reasonable good variety.

fewer hairdressers, possibly a hardware shop.

reasonably good selection of shops and services.

introduce a hardware shop.

good for children.

needs improvement for teenagers and over.

post office and library, 2 doctors, and pharmacies along with opticians.

safe crossing on station road.

rooms at carlile institute which have bookings, various days during week.

safer crossing on station road

introduce crossing point on station road

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Parking is easy enough although does appear to be a very full central Car Park at times.

I am not sure but the crossroads is soooo busy in the centre. I am not sure if traffic lights would work/have been considered when coming from Coop end it is virtually impossible and dangerous to turn right.

Regularity of 324

As previously stated

The town looks tidy, and I am proud to live here

Hoping the shop on corner (previously nest) not left vacant for too long and I live near Durker Roods hotel (danger, crime etc.) and Bishops Way nursing home (horrific noises) both of these have caused us huge concern over past year.

Well, this is outstanding in Meltham

Nice cricket field, lovely park playground improvements, great Skate Park.

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Community consultation.

Plenty of uneven pavements, trip hazzards for those unsteady on their feet of using a guiding cane.

Additional buses added to route.

The additional buses and others are often late or don't turn up at all.

People regularly parking on pavements. More traffic wardens needed.

Plenty of green spaces around the town.

New places open up and and quite quickly close their doors.

Not a lot of rental properties available.

Couple of decent pubs.

Couple of decent pubs is way lower than it used to be

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Community consultation - Ask Meltham

Stop people parking in pavements. Our road is terrible for it and pedestrians end up in the road. Make sure public footpaths are not overgrown. The speed humps on Slaithwaite Road do not work, people drive down the middle of the road to avoid them, it is dangerous.

The little bus that goes from Morrisons around Meltham

Better transport links to Slaithwaite and Marsden. It's a shame Meltham doesn't have a train line.

I think there is an OK level of parking in Meltham

Would a roundabout outside the Swan help the traffic on Huddersfield move more quickly?

Meltham feels like a place you drive through and don't stop. It has been more attractive in previous years with flags and flowers. It is missing a gathering point in the centre and has fallen way behind it's neighbouring villages in terms of community spirit. The surrounding walks should be advertised and social media used. Could Durker Roods be compulsory purchased and turned in to a centre for the local community?

Lots of lovely surrounding walks we like to enjoy with the dog. Lots of wildlife

Reduction in dog mess being left, some of our walks are disgusting. Community opportunities should be more widely advertised. It would be nice to see a wider community spirit

The sports centre and Carlisle institute

Advertise these facilities better, engage with social media

We have morrisons, a co-op, a butchers, a florist, a gift shop, deli, pubs, cafes, 2 GPS and pharmacists, 2 restaurants

I personally would like to see more eateries and meltham become a foodie destination like the surrounding villages, there is nothing different here to attract people. The Pink Elephant would be perfect as a street food/coffee/craft beer opportunity as it has space to have tables outside, unlike the rest of the centre. Durker Roods is also an ideal space to create something like the Manor House at Lindley. Give Meltham an identity

Crossroads for advice and Carlisle centre. Fourth fiend tries its best with different food vendors and events but it isn't big enough for the whole tien to visit

As per previous question, we tend to leave Meltham and go to surrounding villages for eating and socialising as there is not much to do in Meltham. The streets are quiet and there isn't the hustle and bustle of other places. People mostly drive through Meltham. I've had lots of people ask why I live here

There is a good mix of housing. Friends of the Greenway and pleasure gardens have done a great job maintaining these areas

Increase community spirit and people looking after their streets and taking pride

There are events on at the Carlisle institute and fourth fiend. We are attending a philosophy course atm. There are some exercise classes in the local churches.

More exercise classes and events. Make sure things are advertised and increase social media use. Increase opportunities for socialising, more cafes, eateries than the other shop types in the centre. Make it attractive for people to visit and businesses to set up here.

Meltham has lots of history and the meltham memories event and scarecrow festival are lovely.

Develop a sense of pride in the town, increase volunteering in looking after our town. As per my previous comments, make Meltham a place people want to come to. It has a negative reputation in the wider area as somewhere that has been forgotten about

I feel safe in my home and surrounding area

There have been comments or drug paraphernalia being found in the park at the bottom of Sunny Heya (needles.) this needs addressing

Meltham is a clean town I believe. I have seen volunteers out painting railings etc

Make it more attractive, some flowers, flags. Do not let the tip close completely as this will encourage fly tipping etc

I pick up litter on our street and make sure the pavement outside our home is kept clean and tidy

I am not aware of how to get involved apart from what I see on social media about the Greenway and pleasure gardens

I would like to see Meltham become a destinationfor people to visit and not the poor neighbour of Holmfirth, Honley, Marsden and Slaithwaite. We need more opportunities for socialising that don't necessarily include drinking alcohol. A decent coffee house, yoga studio, brunch place, evening meal that isn't an Indian. Look at how Marsden and Slaithwaite have been developed in the last few years. Compulsory purchase Durker Roods and make something amazing that is affordable. Make the centre attractive by using flags, lighting, flowers. Encourage walkers to visit by advertising what Meltham can offer - local walks etc

I know many local people would like to have more of a high street feel they can visit. Please don't allow a vape store to open in place of Nest.

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Ask Meltham 2024 survey

Free Local bus for elderly or infirm

Pavements and tracks could be better for people who like to walk.

Additional buses just announced to Huddersfield making them more frequent

More buses to Holmfirth and Slaithwaite would enable more visitors

Free parking in Meltham is great at bringing people into the village

Stop the idea of charging for car parks in villages like Meltham

The old buildings have been put to good use. Saving them for the future

Ensuring local shops look smart and welcoming. Ensuring they are pram and disability friendly.

Lots of good walks around Meltham and good Walkers are Welcome Group

Ensuring paths are cleared of overgrown weeds, nettles, brambles to keep access open.

The Pleasure Grounds, Robert Ashton Park and Broadlands Recreation Ground have all been updated recently with new play equipment

The path in the Pleasure Grounds needs resurfacing as it’s hard for pushchairs and Wheelchairs to go over the bumpy path.

Good schools, two doctors, one dentist. Some good community groups too.

Have funds available to assist any new groups get going.

Some great community groups I.e Friends of the Pleasure Grounds and Meltham Greenway.

Need to somehow promote these groups to encourage more volunteers. Need to encourage businesses too

A good variety of houses and prices.

Most new builds are 4+bedrooms so need more smaller homes/bungalows to help people to downsize yet stay in the village

Coffee mornings every week are great. Good sports clubs too.

Encourage or help in keeping these going and promote the ones to the elderly so they know what’s available.

A lot of historic buildings and interesting history. Good community spirit. A proactive town council. Lots of things to do.

Encourage people to be proud of their village. Ie tidying their gardens, cutting back bushes that overhang pathways. Encourage people to use local shops more.

Nice community. Friendly people.

Keep teens occupied by having clubs or safe areas for them as it’s groups of teens that generally make people feel unsafe at night.

Town council are proactive in looking after places or calling for volunteers to help. They have a paid litter picker who does a great job

Householders need to be asked to cut back their bushes/trees/weeds/brambles that overhang footpaths. More weeding of paths. Roads aren’t good with too many potholes.

The council have a newsletter that keeps people informed of what is going on and contact details are on there.

A website for the council with lists of all volunteer groups, planning applications, grants, what’s going on etc would be good. There might be one but if so, needs more promotion

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to support Meltham's growth

the speed bumps have improved the excessive speeding by unemployed boy-racers and class A selling Chelsea tractors. The only negative impact it had is that those drivers are now driving in the middle so they are still bypassing the bumps.

busy and built up areas like new housing estates are impossible to walk without getting onto the road. Most of the time parked cars are taking up the pavement and if its not that bushes are overgrown with hidden dog "treats" underneath so you end up using the road for walking. I think Meltham would benefit from a walking path between the Will's O'Nats and the junction. Pub and dog walkers take their lives into their hands when you walk on the main road back to Meltham. There should be enough gap between the wall and road to make space for a path. Currently you cannot walk on the grassy area as its so over grown and muddy when the weather turns.

for whatever reason the traffic jams have started becoming less frequent so that is positive.

travelling between neighbouring villages are near impossible unless you Uber it. There isn't anything that is worth coming to Meltham however Marsden/Slawit/Holmfirth are full of activities. To get to these places public transport isn't available. Travellers rest is also causing bottle neck when they are busy. Cars are just left on the side of the road before and after the 30 sign. There is an unused field right next to the pub, I am surprised that the farmer hasn't turned the field into a car park for those occasion. Is there anything that can be done about that? I am sure the pub/local business would benefit people wanting to come and spend their money? I have looked into using public transport for my work as i work on the north side of Huddersfield and to get to work, it would take me an hour and half which is 3 times longer then in a car.

currently the carpark in the centre of Meltham is free and always available. I would hate to see it turned into a pay to stay car park. I am sure it will have a negative impact on those few local businesses that are in the area.

Travellers rest need an overflow carpark or stop cars blocking the pavements for walkers.

The centre of Meltham is dire. Apart from getting a quick haircut you wouldn't want to come to the centre. Whilst Marsden and Slawit are booming with new businesses I haven't seen any improvements for years. I am a middle aged professional with disposable income but I couldn't support any of the businesses. FF tries but no outdoor space and most of the time its a kinder-garden. The local pubs are a scene out of Shameless especial The Swan, I'm sure you have to have nicotine stained fingers and mild Carling addiction to enjoy that establishment. Pink Elephant looks very dirty and tired inside and out. Meltham Spice is just to easy to rip....speak for itself. There is no life left in Meltham. H-Lounge is probably a money laundering place as its never open. If you wanted to get a coffee your options are very limited whilst Marsden/Slawit/Holmfirth is overflowing with business that are offering hot drinks etc. There is none of that locally.

good walks around Meltham

Meltham need to attract business that are not LED light lit - Turkish barber, carwash, vape shops and questionable hygiene rated takeaways. We have a local coffee roaster but no cafe. People are not drinking as much they are into brunches and such which Meltham isnt offering. they need to tap into that. a lot of us working from home so they could support businesses. Cafes etc that are dog and remote work friendly could be beneficial.

as far as I know there are no public toilets, quite a few derelict buildings in the centre. Some play parks are riddled with used needles. The grave yard next to path leading to Morrisons from the council estate is very dirty and not suitable for dogs. 100s broken bottles, someone must have decided to empty bins of recyclable bottles, lucozade and monster cans. right next to the allotment and park. We ended up carrying the dog up the steps due to the broken glasses and thats in the centre of Meltham....

doctors and dentist are within reach, plenty of schools and such facilities.

this is where i have to rank Meltham the lowest. There is absolutely nothing that attract outsiders. No annual festivals, venues, independent shops/businesses. When we moved to Meltham we were told there is nothing here and they were right. I would never walk to Meltham centre, there is nothing to go for. Meltham could offer so much more, loads of walks, 1000s of residents. The right business could be supported by locals so much more. You drive to any other places, Uppermill, Holmfirth, Marsden, Slaitwaite and the place is live. No flags or buntings around important days, Xmas light is none existent.

plenty of housing types and properties for sale

Meltham doesnt stand out, nothing to offer to visitors. Dont understand how thats possible when any other village in the area is rising and we are at the bottom.

I havent had any bad experiences nor have heard anything that would make me worry

the parks need cleaning up, especially the bottom of SunnyH estate, next to the allotment. broken bottles, used needles

Approach other businesses in other villages to open up their shops in Meltham. Restaurants and Cafes are crying to be open here. Marsden has just over 3k people. they have 8 cafes, Meltham has nearly 9k residents and 1 cafe. How can 8 cafes survive in such a small village?

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Footpaths are becoming very overgrown in certain parts. More footpath clearing is needed.

Don’t build on green fields.

Do away with Kirklees. Meltham, Henley, Holmfirth should join with Saddleworth.

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Around greens end is horrendous when the two valleys is open

Get the 324 to go back up Slaithwaite road,

Make the hollow access only it’s like a race track

Plenty of footpaths

The footpath in the park is very dark and frightening if you are on your own

Libary is very poor and trying to get a drs appointment is horrendous

Too many beauty parlours

No more new houses where does everyone go for dentists drs etc

No good if your working, where do the local groups advertise themselves

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I live in Meltham and am keen to improve the services in the area and the quality of life for all inhabitants.

Easy access to footpaths. Stiles kept in good use around the Catch. Pleasure Gardens very attractive as is the park.

Litter picking needs to be done around the village and perhaps removal of weeds from pavement edges. Never sure if there is a regular group that can be joined to get on top of this. Sweeping of leaves in autumn relies on nearby residents to clear them.

Stop people parking outside the post office on Carlile Street as they cause a dangerous obstruction. Review parking around the church especially opposite the Church Hall where people park to collect a sandwich. Creates an obstruction and makes it dangerous turning out of the church hall car park.

The village is blessed with many buildings, Carlile Institute which is well used, the old Town Hall for Crossroads. The Park and the Pleasure Gardens. Resources in Sunny Heys area, sports area and cricket ground. The Greenway walk from Morrisons which is not that well signposted but really well used.

The dilapidation of Durker Roods which is dreadful and a huge loss to the village. Access to Folly Dolly Falls could be improved and signposted. Signage for the walk around Meltham as many of signs have disappeared.

There are green spaces in the centre of the village and within the Broadlands estate, as well as th Greenway. The areas are looked after by volunteers. The park has toilet facilities as does the Carlile Institute. There are allotments which are well subscribed.

there is the park, the pleasure gardens as well as the football pitch, cricket ground, bowling green and sports centre as well as many footpaths . We have a small library which is accessible whenever the post office is open. There is a Scout and Guide Hall as well as church halls, Crossroads Centre and pubs all of which provide a host of activities in the village. there is an index of activities which is kept updated by Crossroads

Better advertising of the groups and activities within the village and area to encourage and enable more people to attend and use the resources. Better activities for young adults and teenagers.

Crossroads provides support in the community sadly with a Foodbank also with activities and with advice and guidance. The library is still here and has access to IT for those who need it. We have a Post Office. We have an excellent independent butchers. Two doctors surgeries plus 2 opticians and a dentist. Not sure if this provides NHS. Need resources for young adults and teenagers. proactive church and perhaps the resources could be channeled into one church in Meltham?

There are opportunities for volunteering

The community is more of a dormitory village and whilst there are businesses here they are fairly small. The need to be more diverse, with a wider range of shops and outlets in the village, there is nothing that would attract others from outside to visit the village. A recent venture to open a wine bar failed as did a venture to open a hardware shop but we are overrun with hairdressers and barbers. Need a better variety of businesses. It thrives as a place to live but not as a place to shop or socialise in.

The building of houses in the village has little social or low cost housing provision contained with in it. The village has a wide range of housing mostly historical. The social housing needs to be better maintained as it can look uncared for. It is seemingly a desirable place to live.

Ensure there is affordable good quality social housing provision.

There are activities available for adults but they re not always well advertised. there is a directory of activities, the Town Council provides a quarterly newsletter which is now being properly delivered to the whole village. The churches are proactive. There are a range of activities for the community with a gap for young people.

Need to consider how we can develop a cafe culture in Meltham for people to socialise during the day and in the evening. Better promotion for the groups that are in the village and how we can work together to improve the environment and life experience of all residents.

I feel that the community is welcoming and does have a range of activities going on. The community recently worked together to produce a quilt celebrating the area which many local groups are now displaying. To become involved in the community you need to be aware of what is available. Perhaps a community hub/shop supported by Town Council and or Crossroads and the churches. I know some people in my community through things I have chosen to engage in.

Being involved requires an input from individuals as well as you need to go out into the world and be active. But you need to know what is available and this needs to be publicised. Groups need to ensure they welcome new comers and that they listen to suggestions for change as others may have good ideas. We need a bit of a culture shift to be responsible for our community and not expecting THEY, whoever they are to fix everything. Communication is key.

Meltham in the know is a forum for sharing information and seems a positive site. There are some ginnels which could be better lit but generally it does not feel an unsafe place to walk around in the evening or at night. Not aware of any no go areas.

Need to tackle the issue that is Durker Roods it is a magnet for anti social behaviour as well as a being a waste of a building that could be used as a positive venue/accommodation in the village. It has become an eyesore.

Meltham Town Council is proactive and does do much for the village and the area. Crossroads and The Carlile Institute are also very active in the area. There are a host of volunteers who maintain the Greenway, The Pleasure Gardens and the Park but we as a community can always do more with regular litter picks. Local authority has cut back on street maintenance and sweeping so things do look uncared for and need some action.

.I'll mention here the need to increase recycling which will be affected if the tip is open less. Not everyone has a car so recycling need to be more accessible. Not clear who you report issues to and if you do whether the LA has the capacity to respond in the current climate

Meltham Town Council is definitely a positive and a very active voice as is our local councillor. Not sure about our new MP. The speed bumps were definitely a voice from our councillor and are a positive move in reducing speed. There are community groups and social media if you wish to engage, but not all communities are involved.

I am not clear how some issues can be taken forward and where to go with positive ideas and suggestions as well as raising issues. If you have a n issue then perhaps you should also have a possible solution to propose. I haven't taken action of litter kicking and week removal from pavements buts do think these things need to be addressed. Would need some equipment and am sure it is available but just not sure who to approach so haven't tried.

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I'm not really sure what it is you are wanting to know, however I've lived in Meltham for almost 25 years and seen it grow and the green spaces taken over. There is so much traffic and the speed which cars go up and down my road is beyond belief especially when there are so many cars parked on the road. I feel that some sort of traffic calming measures should be put in place, for example make it a 20 mph zone up to Leygards Lane.

Traffic lights in situ

Encourage people to cross at the crossings and not by the Crossroads shop

I don't use it but there always seems to be plenty of buses

Stop parking at the bottom of Wessenden Head Road as it causes problems when turning in from the junction

No public toilets

Independent shops

Reducing speed of traffic, particularly on Wessenden Head Road and parking at the junction of this road with the Holmfirth Road

Speed cameras, evening wardens to check parking

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GREENWAY

IMPROVE SPEED ON HELME LANE

ZEBRA COSSING OUTSIDE CO OP

ALLPARKS GOOD FOR CHILDREN ESPECIALLY PLEASURE GROUNDS AND REC

LOTS OF VOLUNTEERINGOPERTUNITIES IN MELTHAM CHAIRITY SHOPS LITTER PICKING

ONLY HUGE HOUSES BEING BULIT NO AFFORDABLE HOUSING OR YOUNGER GENERATION

GOOD SELECTIONOF SOCIAL GROUPS

VILLAGE LOOKS NICE CLEAN TIDY BUT REC IS LITTERED WITH RUBBISHDOG FOULING

ACTION LITTER GROUP FOR MELTHAM REC MORE BINS

THIS IS GOOD

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75 and over

To give my views on the subject

Free local bus

My walking is now very poor - so nothing could be done for me

Free local bus. Good bus service into town.

I no longer drive. Parking, for my wife or family can be awkward

Don't charge for parking in Meltham!

Nice park nearby

Very easy for me to get to the park with my rollator

Pavements often rough for a rollator

Good children's playground in the park

Library [very small], doctos, shops generally goog

Good book club.

I live on a good estate - Durker Roods

No definie views

Cafe and pubs good. The hotel is now derelict.

Good effort at raising the sense of belonging in Maelthem - I'm a 'comer-in'.

Melthm feels generally safe.

Geenerally well looked after - but some rubbish left lying around.

This up to the Council

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Extend the greenway to Netherton

Buses are very regular and reliable

Just have 1 bus company running buses in Meltham so a day ticket can be used on whatever bus is the next

Plenty of free car parking behind the CarlI'll institute

Don't introduce parking charges in public car parks

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Traffic along Huddersfield Road can be difficult to navigate especially when people park on double-yellow lines or access out of Bishops Way due to cars parking on the junction from staff at Greenacres

Meltham is unwelcoming to visitors compared to other similar towns - e.g. Slaithwaite, Marsden, Honley and Holmfirth.

Lack of opportunities unless you are in the Richard Noon Fan Club - this is how it comes across, if your views differ he is unwilling to accept discussion and instead becomes aggressive in his response - we are all equal residents in the town!

Some areas of the town are well kept, however, delve behind some areas and these are very poor and unkempt - e.g. the alleyway between Clarke Lane and Meltham C of E school

I feel the Town Council fail to engage with the wider community and unless you are "known" by some members there is absolutely no point - we were promised a copy of the minutes from the meeting about Durker Roods by a member of the Town Council - this never happened, when I chased it up I got quite an arrogant and aggressive response. FYI - this has still never been received.

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Because we have only lived her for 5 years now

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Because I care about Meltham and want it to be the best it can be.

Plenty of walking opportunities in the local area

Unfortunately a lot of the public footpaths are overgrown and look quite neglected. These need to be cut back and improved to a proper good standard. One in particular is a path between Tinker Lane and the bottom of Royd Edge, it's a disgrace.

Buses seem quite frequent which is good and there is the little bus going to Holmfirth and Slaithwaite, which seems well used.

Keep fares low

Good parking at the moment but don't want charges for local villages, as Kirklees is proposing.

Generally quite good but work needed to cut down overgrowing bushes etc.

Easy access to countryside

Better, now that Meltham Park has been imrpoved.

The park duck pond needs attention, that's a horrible dirty mess and needs urgently looking at.

Reasonable range of shops

Please, no more hairdressers, beauty salons and barbers in Meltham centre. Also, why on earth is a vaping shop opening in the former Nest premises. Going to be bad for kids hanging about and getting into bad habits. The Town Council should have stopped this.

Good mix of homes

Build more starter homes. All the recent building in Meltham seems to be larger 3 and 4 bed homes.

Could do with a nice Italian restaurant in Meltham, perfect for families to enjoy etc

Seems to be lots going on

Need attention to overgrown footpaths, general weeds on pavements etc. This is a result of budget cuts but makes some places look a mess.

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Speed bumps up slaithwaite road are a nightmare. They are slowly breaking our suspension

Clearer bus timetables and more regular buses

Traffic generally okay. Roundabouts by Morrisons cause a lot of confusion for drivers and can cause traffic. If the travellers rest is busy and people are parking down slaithwaite road, that can have a negative effect on traffic.

More community space around the rec

More organised community areas for children and teenagers.

Council mowing could be more consistent and they could take away clippings rather than leaving them

Speed bumps need changing

Remove or at least make them not wonky and inconsistent

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Because something might get better if I do

Improve bus routes and increase frequency. Fix the pot holes. Stop put speed bumps where they are not required

They are sometimes on time

Get them all on time.

Reduce parking fees safe our local businesses

Old and run down

Green way is nice but stop requiring unpaid volunteers to clean it

The two parks have badly designed play areas

These are terribly worded questions

I volunteered for 18 months for covid in Honley. Nothing was available in Meltham. I helped once for green ways but it relies too much on us

First timers cannot get on the property ladder stop biulding new biulding on green fields

Kal is ok. But can we have a Denby Dale like man, she shed

Nothing says Meltham no identity

Dog crap everywhere- disgusting

Street potholes, poor public transport, lack of a community workshop (man/shed shed), fog crap everywhere

Read the feedback and do something about it. Not rocket science

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Clean streets, places to park free.

More regular bus service

Modern clean buses

Service could be more regular. It seems some buses get full easily at busy times. Sometimes it would be better to have double deckers at busy times or more frequent buses at peak times

Not charge for parking, I am sure the new proposed charges will effect the small local businesses

Keep supporting the Library.

Local park is well maintained and suitable for all age groups

Keep up the public events in the park.

Excellent facilities

The Library service. Parish council services and support

There is a good mix in of housing types, alot are within easy access of public transport.

Deacon close community centre, crossroads and the pubs/clubs in the village offer a selection of social groups and activities.

I am not sure, but if any of the groups require support in the future it would be good if they can get the support.

Meltham is a warm community which I feel apart of. Neighbours checking in with each other.

Street lighting, crossings. I feel safe walking home on an evening after my bookclub!

Streets seem clean and well maintained.

The Parish council work hard to keep the village safe and well maintained

Bus service, free parking

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To be part of a community consultation.

For the able bodied paths etc.. are fine and plenty of routes to use, not a great amount of litter and generally well lit.

A lot of paths need work for the less able bodied to get around and there are a lot of overgrown areas too.

There is the 933 bus that tootles round the locality which is great for the pensioners etc..., buses in and out of town are regular during the day.

It seems after 6pm buses coming to Meltham only go on the hour from town, maybe two an hour would be better.

Currently it is great to have free carparking as this definitely benefits the local businesses, traffic itself is getting worse due but still manageable.

Don't charge for carparking and when there are road works have these done during the night, as the increased volume of traffic during the day due to new housing developments tends to clog the roads up more.

Most areas in the village are litter free and pleasant to walk around, signage could be better for the Robert Ashton Park from the village.

To clear the overgrown paths faster and keep them litter free.

Due to our location you are a stones throw from fantastic walks and a newly renovated park.

Dog fouling is still an issue.

We have three parks so plenty of space for this.

An addition of a cafe to the Robert Ashton park would work well.

Good community centre in the Carlile, fair choice of cafes and pubs, plus a supermarket close by and a few local shops to add to this.

Only two Indian restaurants, plus a pub that does pop up food, could do with a bistro type bar too.

Wed don't really have a focal point in the village for tourists, Slaithwaite has the canal, Holmfirth has the river (plus Last of the Summer Wine).

Very good community spirit, really friendly place to be around.

Lower cost on new houses to benefit the local children wanting to buy their first house. Anti-social behaviour on the Broadlands Rec needs to be sorted.

Plenty of community groups to be a part of and volunteer for.

Encourage younger people to get more involved for the continuity of these groups.

Strong community sense and a desirable place to live.

You very rarely see a police presence in the town - bobbies on the beat.

Issues are reported quickly

When reporting issues to Kirklees we need faster response times

Any reports by residents are discussed at council, where a workable solution is looked at.

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The double roundabout at morrisons should be changed back to a give way (from the cobbles). I have been in so many near misses and witnessed many more.

I drive, can't comment

The Cobbles is a beautiful area, drowned by cars parking from as far as Chester (taxi markings are proof)

A bike gate urgently needs installed to the Meltham greenway at the cobbles to stop motorbikes

Beautiful natural scenery

Stop unnecessary parking clogging up the street. Children are playing, cars and delivery vans shoot up and down the street. Never mind the motorbikes.

Stop the area being used as a car park (the cobbles) and help it become a safer place for children to play. Dead end or access only signs are long overdue. The greenway should be used to walk, not for people to come and jam the street on both sides, making it difficult for residents to get in or out

Remove the cars parking all over the place

Young gangs walking at night using the greenway to come and go

I have no say

My reasons are self explanatory

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Free parking readily available.

Lots of outdoor area’s available.

Indoor facilities are limited.

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Because Meltham looks a mess. Once you come down Station Street it untidy, shutters on windows advertising banners everywhere. .. certainly not looking like a well kept village.... fed up of it looking like a poor inner city location while other local villages appear to thrive.

Most places within walking distance

Better gritting of paths in the Winter.

Nothing to link to the larger towns or cities

Regular buses to town to link to trains / buses to other towns or places. Recently had to go to Bradford for 2 weeks. The train service was great. But the bus to get back to Meltham from Hudds was a joke. Buses missed on a daily basis, they were over packed. Sometimes had to wait for the next bus as too many people on the bus.

Free parking

I don't really access this so can't answer fully.

The sports centre is showing its age. A good leisure centre / pool would be good

College / post 16 education poor choice for courses if you need Level 1 or 2 courses .

Kids just hang around. Not enough Police seen out and about.

Roads prone to flooding on Hudds Road by new build houses. Fly tipping an issues up on moors

Concerns not listened to if they don't fall in line with local policy / thoughts

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Meltham Greenway

Better paving more seating and litter bins that are emptied on a regular basis

Better public transport which runs frequently to help reduce the busy traffic

Another car park would be helpful

Quality street furniture improved shop fronts no neon signs

Plenty of nice walks

Create a safe well organised and supervised walking club dedicated to children’s health and wellbeing

Introduce courses that cater for traditional crafts like drystone walling

Waggon and Horses and Liberal club Not much for non drinkers

Very community spirited

Community watch out for each other

Better street lighting more cctv Improved vulnerability services

Could do with a clean up

Not listened to

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Keep the free parking as charges will be detrimental to the business community and will inevitably lead to more on-street parking which is already a problem, especially pavement parking.

Some pavements are overgrown with weeds, littering is a big problem and fly tipping is getting worse - especially on the rural roads such as Wessenden Head Road and Mill Bank Road.

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If the establishment are going to continue to push the green net zero cult down our throats then at least provide a low cost, frequent & well connected public transport systems.

Free car parking & PLEASE PASS & ENFORCE LEGISLATION TO BAN PAVEMENT PARKING.

The Victorian industrial heritage buildings interspersed by tree covered spaces & open fields.

Please don't build on public open land or green belt, fully utilise every plot of brown field sites & derelict buildings. Also address the scourge of graffiti which Is a blight everywhere in Kirklees. I find it most upsetting to see places such as the canal side buildings over 200 years old & even stone boundary walls to churches & grave yards defaced in such a manner, woeful & needs addressing (along with littering & fly tipping).

The landscape we have inherited.

Enforce & maintain the public footpaths / rights of way. Many are overgrown or deliberately obstructed by landowners. Swiftly remove graffiti, litter & fly tipping & try to trace & prosecute the perpetrators.

Again, maintaining to a high standard what we already have & possibly expanding it.

Many independent artisan traders & shops.

Maintain the character of the villages.

Good mix of property types.

Many cafes & pubs to visit.

I've noticed that many events are poorly advertised, I would attend & support more if I was aware of them.

For the most part, I think we have a vibrant community which I can dip in & out of as I wish. I have been truly surprised as to how friendly people in this area are.

Mostly feel safe both night & day.

As previously stated, graffiti is a huge problem second only to littering / fly tipping, all of these items are pernicious & lead to other problems, they must be dealt with as a matter of urgency.

Generally well maintained & pleasant areas.

Establish a graffiti / litter task force utilising people on community service orders or the huge untapped resource of illegal guests we are providing for perhaps?

I want a local council that focuses on local problems NOT a talking shop for national / international issues that we have no influence over. Please explain as to the relevance of our council, with all the problems they repeatedly tell us they have to deal with, taking a day to debate Gazza? Absolutely NOT acceptable, this is not what I pay my taxes for.

Graffiti, littering & fly tipping.

Again, utilise people on community service orders, unemployment benefits, illegal migrants awaiting asylum claims to provide a task force to deal with these problems. Surely, their service to the community would benefit them also?

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Community consultation

See my comments on Question 1

Easy access to open country side and Peak District National Park

More attention to keeping public footpaths clear of weeds, etc.

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Interested in meltham

To much on the road parking⁹

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Getting past the recycle centre queue on Bent Ley Road to get home or to go out is often an issue, particularly at weekends. The road is often very congested with the queue, and parked lorries. Proper queue management, or even moving the centre somewhere more suitable, is needed. The proposed changes to opening times may well mean longer queues and increased congestion.

I don't use it so can't comment

Parking in the centre is OK.

Traffic on Bent Ley Road is often not OK! The road isn't wide enough to accommodate it, and queuing sometimes spills onto Huddersfield Road

The situation on Bent Ley Road and the recycle centre needs to be addressed

Move the recycle centre somewhere more suitable, with a wider through road and queue management.

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Parking outside the take aways at the bottom of wessenden Road is shocking parked both sides on double yellow causes havoc at rush hour

Main issues are traffic around meltham parking on some streets is terrible

More fines handed out for illegal parking

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Good, regular, fair priced bys service to Huddersfield

Better bus service into Marsden

Sports field often very full of litter - last week picked up countless wrappers, 4 or 5 cans and 2 beer bottles. Becoming unsafe to let dogs run or children play.

Greenaway nice but too short and so much litter at times. Paths along catchwater very good

Catch water paths can become too wet to walk on. Improving drainage somehow would help.

Good amount of space at recreation field

Persuade people to be more litter conscious

Access to doctors surgery very good.

Very poor range of shops and cafes. Needs some interesting cafes and eateries, similar to slaithwaite and marsden. Need to attract some more interesting busineeses

Not lived here long enough to know

Not lived here long enough to know

Not really aware of anything like this

Better advertising of what's available. Have lived here 18 months and not really aware of anything

Access to the beautiful moors is quick and offers wonderful opportunities for walking

The town is so full of litter. Houses along Helme Lane very untidy gardens, really unattractive if that is first site of the town

Town generally very quiet at night and for the most part feels safe

Some parts very dark at night and poorly lit

Don't know

Don't know

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There are pedestrian routes to most places that avoid the majority of exhaust fumes

I don’t generally use it

Earlier/more regular buses to slaithwaite/marsden/huddersfield/honley (I.e. places with train stations)

Again, there are pedestrian routes to most places that avoid the majority of exhaust fumes

Reduce exposure to exhaust fumes - make people turn their engines off when stationary

It’s a nice place - people stay

Being on the edge of the peak district

The fourth fiend, the parks and playgrounds.

The Birmingham lane area is in much need of play area

Primary education, health

Could Meltham host good secondary education?

Consider why Meltham isn’t like Slaithwaite, Honley, or Marsden

People stay

Community cafe/games (board games, cribbage, backgammon, more modern, etc.)

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The buses are regular

More double deckers in the morning due to the volume of students going into Huddersfield. Very often full before reaching Netherton.

Free parking!

Charging to park will make on street parking worse than it is already.

Lovely open spaces and lots of walks. Lovely park and pleasure gardens.

Stop building houses. Develop brown sites instead, or all the lovely outdoor areas will be lost. A reduction of parking on main thoroughfares.....too much double parking and cars parked that obscure junctions, dangerous to car drivers and pedestrians alike.

The walks around reservoirs and woodland.

A few more bins particularly Deer Hill.

Support for services and amenities, cheaper rents to encourage and help businesses and services flourish and fill empty units.

Lots of groups for every age available and options to volunteer. Well supported sports teams.

More encouragement for local businesses to get started.

Less new builds, they tend to favour the more wealthy.

A lot of fly tipping in remote areas. Ie rubble which can not be disposed of at the tip. It's a payable extra whether you are an irresponsible dumper or not.

Decision making seems to be a done deal. Surveys are a tick box exercise this needs to change.

Listen to the locals.

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Pedestrian crossings in village centre

People park on pavements at bottom of mill bank road, near convenience store. It makes it very hard to cross the road with a pram.

Lots of buses

More connections to Slaithwaite/Marsden for train station

Free car park in Meltham

Clean and tidy in most of Meltham

Clean and tidy areas like the Greenway and Pleasure Grounds. Lovely countryside all around.

It's sometimes hard to know where to walk without looking up routes. A better website than currently exists promoting some of the beautiful walks would attract more people, similar to Holmfirth walk pages.

Fantastic playgrounds at Robert Ashton and Pleasure Grounds

Add a cafe at Robert Ashton and tidy up the pond to make it more of a day activity. Perhaps some information boards about wildlife or a little nature trail for children

Doesn't feel like many opportunities to work but that's because there aren't many businesses

Good mix of housing

Social housing areas look very scruffy

Some very lovely, welcoming people and a strong sense of community

As someone who has moved to Meltham, I feel it seems to have a reputation for industry and being a bit rough compared to other places. This seems very outdated to me, but I think it needs better publicity to show how good it is. We've got the pram district on our border but that's never mentioned etc. - other plays play on this.

I feel like it's easy to contact the town council and mayor

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Crossing between crossroads and the fiend needs some form of crossing

More cross buses to Honley Holmfirth and slawit

Free parking

Keep free parking

All recently developed

Look where we live

Too many barbers

Not enough for teenage kids to do or be policed

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Not park entrance are big enough for pram access

To be made slightly wider

Easy accessible

Parks arent worth it for any child under 3 as nothing particularly for them

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Plenty of Public Rights of Way

Overgrown foliage, poor quality pavements, too much parking on pavements (especially around the schools). Volume of traffic is ridiculous - too many people running over the road by the church.

Stopped using it - over expensive, dirty and inconsistent on timing.

Far too much traffic coming through the village. Roadworks massively back up traffic. School time parking and driving is dangerous and inconsiderate (parking on pavements, in private drives, blocking drives). Crossings are barely used - people just run across the roads. Too many cars servicing the take aways in the centre causing disruption. On the weekends too many cars speeding through the village to get up to the Huntsman and race. It's getting worse year on year.

Great initiatives like the community centre are not looked after - litter, intimidating groups / gangs, drug/alcohol taking in public. Not enough done to support and promote the activities that are available.

The reason I moved here - public rights of way, generally understanding landowners who respect PROW.

Flytipping and litter is a real blight at Wessenden. Annual moorfires are devastating but not enough is being done to educate / punish those responsible.

Plenty of options

Again, litter and anti-social behaviour.

Post Office. Meltham Running Club.

GP is worse since Elmwood took over - pharmacy is a joke. Co-op is so expensive and Morrisons is poor standard. Library is a joke. Shops are just barbers and takeaways or charity shops - nothing to encourage interesting independents to come to Meltham like they do to Holmfirth, Honley or Slawit. There is no identity to Meltham.

Nothing to encourage local economy - poor / limited range of shops, no events of interest (one off events like Beer Festival and Meltham Memories are just embarrassing and noisy). Meltham keeps building houses and bringing people in - but we need to do something more to encourage community and have respect for the area. You can no longer rely on the fact that people have been here generations and have understanding and pride for the area. Don't let Meltham deteriorate like Huddersfield - look to Honley and Slawit for real community - we're never going to be tourist like Holmfirth (nor do we want to be). We pay parish premium on our council tax - spend it on MELTHAM.

Lots of new developments not bult in the style of the area.

See previous answers

Too many new developments - complete loss of identity, history and community

Not as safe as it once was, but not beyond repair. Invest and the community will come together, but think beyond the base 'beer/cars/fairground'. Reclaim areas - bring together at times like Christmas.

Regular street cleaning - no real graffiti problem

Fly tipping is an issue. Poor take aways and barbers bring down the standard.

Apart from this - what options are there? And I found this by accident. No presence from local councillors / politicians unless its voting time.

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The greenway

More accessible off road access, so people could get around without using the streets. Footpaths are quite limited in some areas

Pretty frequent bus service to Huddersfield & Holmfirth throughout the day

Possible traffic lights/crossing at the centre. Better pavements & ability to cross at top of station street. Restricted parking up station street. No parking charges in car parks!

Meltham is surrounded by beautiful moors & landscape. Lots of public foot paths

Expansion of the greenway would provide a lovely walk off road for people. More footpaths to get you to where the countryside is. More signs so people would know where to go to see the beautiful countryside we have

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It has improved with the play parks at the pleasure lands and Robert Ashton parks.

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To support the development of our beautiful village

Pavements kept free of weeds by residents thus keeping pavements passable.

Don't use public transportation

Car park in village centre must continue to be free to alleviate on road parking but limit time so traders/workers don't take up spaces all day

Double yellow lines needed on Helme Lane

Robert Ashton Park is maintained well and provides a lovely recreational space for all.

Lighting on Meltham Greenway

Close to Moorland walks.

Introduce dog fouling bins up by The Catch

Refer to my previous answer

Meltham has many public spaces offering space for groups to meet.

Entice more local traders by ensuring rents are affordable, parking for visitors is available. The shops in Meltham seem similar in nature; barbers, beauticians. A greengrocers, hardware shop and wine bar would add to the offer for both visitors and residents.

My street (Kistvaen Gardens)is attractive and well maintained by residents. We have a group Whatsapp where people ask for help, guidance and support which is always forthcoming. In winter we clear our street of ice and snow but sadly no grit bin is available now.

Reintroduce a grit bin for Kistvaen Gardens. The street is open to the Moorlands and ice is often a problem due to wind chill.

I work in Marsden and Meltham should learn from the community spirit there.

Some areas feel safe. Others less so

Meltham Rec attracts teenage gangs. I've heard of knives bring hidden in the Rev overnight. I wouldn't venture there on my own after dark and would be reluctant to go with young children at all.

Meltham tip offers a good service for waste removal but only suitable for those with vehicles.

Local, low cost waste disposal for items not suitable for general waste would reduce fly tipping and the disposal of waste in gardens

No experience

Parking, traffic speed, dog fouling

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Free parking in meltham

Add a 2 hours restriction to free parking in Meltham centre

Regeneration of parks/playareas

Vehicle restriction/bollards in place on meltham broadlands playing fields to prevent motorbike/quad access

Unaware of any training available in the local area

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There is a lack of off street parking. Cars often double park on Greens End Toad, making it tricky for pedestrians

There is a lovely area in the Pleasure Grounds, Meltham Hall Park is nice and The greenway is lovely, but it is unlit making it unsafe at night

Some low energy lighting on the Greenway

Meltham is surrounded by moorland and green spaces

Try measures to stop idiots using bbq on the moorland setting it in fire at least twice a year

2 good surgeries, a good dentist. The library should be expanded, it’s nothing like it used to be. A community IT facility would be good

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Traffic calming measures and local public footpaths.

Remove traffic crossings that aren’t actually used - people tend to cross close to,the crossings whilst not actually using them. More dog waste bins on footpaths. More traffic calming or discouragement of use of cars. Bicycle lanes.

Bus routes and frequency to huddersfield.

More reliable and higher capacity connections to Leeds and Manchester from huddersfield. Better public transport between meltham and Holmfirth.

I walk most places in the village.

Enforce parking controls where people park dangerously whilst collecting takeaways or going to local shops.

Well looked after and utilised. Plenty of community activities.

Easy and local access to moorland and pathways.

Some dangerous parking at wessenden head reservoir.

Recent developments of play areas. Community groups looking after greenway and pleasure grounds.

Limited opportunities to support the local,economy with variety of shopping opportunities. Ok for foodstuffs and grocery but nothing else really appeals. Missing a family restaurant or leisure venue. It’s a shame that recent attempts to launch gift shops and an iron mongers have failed. Too many charity shops.

More visible policing or local constable relationships. Day to day Policing other than Speed cameras is virtually non-existent.

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More frequent bus services including routes. Better road surfaces.

See previous

Keep car parks free of charge

Minimise fast food outlets and encourage more variety in independent shops. Maintain a minimum standard of acceptable shop frontage decor/condition (some the shop/commercial premises are shocking and look awful). Let's generate some pride in our establishments!

The Town Council could encourage and coordinate more social groups and activities.

Make full use of the village hall with a range of regular events eg craft markets, tea dances, discos, yoga/pilates etc.

The shop frontages need improvement. Enforcement needs to be made.

Tidy up the centre of the Town, encourage a greater variety of independent shops (not just fast food, charity or gift/tat shops) and make better use of the village halls to offer more activities.

Town council to use it's authority, also encourage local businesses and volunteers.

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To help out in the area.

Lots of footpaths

Some of the footpaths are very uneven. Some footpaths aren't lit and there needs to be more seating.

324 bus to Huddersfield 335 from Slawit to Holmfirth.

The 324 is never on time.

New houses have more parking spaces

Lots of double parking, I live on a dead end and it can be hard to get a car in and out sometimes

The streets are mostly well lit at night. Lots of large open spaces for activities in newer areas and the new houses look nice.

There's only one public toilet, in Robert Ashton memorial park. There needs to be more public toilets. Some vacant plots of land in residential areas could be turned into community space (like playgrounds or community gardens), there's a plot on the edge of Moorland rise and Hanson road that's like this.

Lots of trees and greenery near houses.

Dog poo is a problem at the waterfall near Owler Bars Road, and parts of the path going down the river are quite muddy. Some areas around Meltham also don't have many trees in.

There are at least three play areas around Meltham so they are easy to get to. Equipment is good.

Maybe there should be a few more play areas so people don't have to go to a different neighborhood if they don't want to. Also some neighborhoods are a bit sketchy.

There's a sports centre, so that's good. Three primary schools are in the area and Honley high school has a bus service to Meltham.

There needs to be more facilities since the sports centre is quite far away if you live over the other side of Meltham. Some shops on the main road are shut.

Lots of places for shopping and eating. The Travellers Rest has some accommodation for short stays, with rooms with good views on the landscape.

Shops shut on the main road often. All the shops and eating places are mostly around the main road and Bent Let, so it can be quite far to walk for anyone who lives far away from these areas. Maybe there should be a Youth Hostel or something so more people come to the area for longer.

New houses appear to be large and have more community space and more open spaces.

Already existing spaces are not up to date, roads are uneven and paths are small in places.

Good spaces already exist and there are lots of trails around the area. The Travellers and The Fourth fiend are very social places, as are any of the parks, so this is ok.

There's not really much to do in Meltham, it's either shopping or going to the park, there needs to be more activities in Meltham. More opportunities and more playgrounds and park space could help people to be more sociable with eachother.

Meltham is very community driven. The council is independent and volunteer groups look after our public and open spaces. People are friendly and nice.

There aren't really any community events. Slawit has Moonraking and Holmfirth has a couple of events including an art week, though Meltham has the retro fair and scarecrow festival, they aren't as attractive as these so there should be more events to get people to visit. Meltham doesn't really have a good reputation because of the Council estate at Broadlands and Sunny Heys, so if it's looked after better these areas will have a better reputation for themselves and Meltham as a whole.

Spaces are well lit at night and there are good routes in most areas that avoid roads.

Broadlands and Sunny Heys aren't safe to go at night. These areas need to be looked after more.

The centre of Meltham is well looked after. Parks and playgrounds are well kept and community spaces are kept well. The Carlisle Institute has lots of events on and the building is well kept.

Meltham is looked after well but some areas are looked after better than others, such as older neighbourhoods being overlooked by newer ones. The paving on the paths in the centre is a a bit wonky in areas.

Meltham is community driven so I think residents are listened to well. Our community spaces are well kept and there isn't much litter.

I think the main issues in the area are with parking, access, and neighborhood interaction

Making existing spaces more accessible and putting on more community events

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Respond to complaints

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Stop allowing new housing schemes in an already over populated area for the road infrastructure

Traffic lights in the village center

Far too many new houses been allowed to be built! Schools can’t cope!

Objected to all new housing schemes that have brought nothing to the area apart from excess traffic and people

Traffic control! The village wasn’t built to cope with so much traffic

Traffic calming measures b but not more stupid road humps!!!

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Lots of easy access walking. Plenty of car parking space in the area

Rail connection like Honley and Slaithwaite

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Community projects. Regular coffee mornings for various charities. Great dog walking areas, woods, reservoirs & the lovely greenway.

Bus service. So many complain about late or missed bus's. More clearer one way signs. Too many people drive the wrong way round Greens End road. Less hair salons/barbers, there are more than 10 already. Pavement parking, especially around all 3 schools.

As I said in Q1. Ensure bus's run on time & actually turn up.

A couple of charging points for cars in Morrisons car park. Free car parks (but we all know that's about to change). There is a perfectly good bus turning circle. It could be put to good use & cars won't be backed up along Huddersfield road & down Station street behind the bus.

So much new housing has created loads more traffic. Pavement parking is an issue, even where houses have driveways. Matthew Lane can be really dangerous. Not enough electric charging points around the area. Only 2 crossings in the village. Helme Lane could probably benefit from one.

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New crossings in the centre

Something making it easier to cross at the cross roads to the fourth fiend

Free parking

Keep it free

Floodlights at the skatepark and ball courts need to be on once the clocks change so it can be used from 4pm onwards

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More buses direct to holmfirth, especially in evenings and weekends

Stop people parking on pavements!

More support for local shops to start up. No more hairdressers! Lets catch up to neighbours such as slaithwaite

No ore development. Please. If you must then affordable housing not 5 bed mansions

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Plenty of buses into town, good parking and the zebra crossing upgrade is working well.

The increase in traffic due to the recent increase in population is evident. A better flow of traffic would be useful and much needed, the market square junction is a nightmare at peak periods. The speed bumps on Slaithwaite Road, are for too high, I shouldn’t need to slow to 10mph to navigate them, they need lowering.

The rare times I use a bus, they are plenty full and on time.

An occasional bus over to the Colne Valley or at least that covers the top of Deer Hill would be great.

Traffic calming is a nightmare, the recent addition of the bumps on Slaithwaite Road are far too high and need reviewing.

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Very walkable with good public transport

Aside from road works traffic is great

Scrap the plan for parking charges

Shops we have are great!

Shame there are a few empty shops. The cafes are lovely but pubs could do with some improvement

An email with ‘what’s on in meltham’ sent out monthly would be a great idea. Events seem to appear and not much advertising.

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I don’t use public transport, but it’s good to see bus links which seem to be reliable.

I live almost in the centre of Meltham so it’s not applicable for me.

I’m concerned about the parking charges that will be introduced. Although it doesn’t affect me, I feel it will affect local business and commuters into surrounding areas, such as Huddersfield. In addition a reliable bus service from Marsden, specifically the train station would be good.

Public spaces in Meltham are accessible and there are so many activities and events going on.

There are some lovely natural spaces and a lot of events are accessible and interesting.

This question is not necessarily applicable to me.

Since living in Meltham, I have been able to volunteers in a number of roles. My paid employment is mainly home based.

I feel I have made connections with people in the locality.

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Thick holling drive and mill bank road trees growing round street lights making them dark to walk in winter. Also the paths are overgrown on both.

First 324 is unreliable

Plenty of green spaces,

More allotments.

Library and post office are great

Drs appointments have been difficult due to number of patients to dr ratio.

More expensive housing is being built.

Trees around street lights could be cut back. Overgrown vegetation cut back from paths. Weeds cleared from paths. Street cleaner visiting more areas. They seem to focus on same area.

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Because I would like to see improvements in the local area.

The reason why I moved here 12 years ago.

Good for young children

I can’t say I have seen anything about this at all. I don’t see local jobs advertised or see volunteering jobs.

I don’t feel part of the community.

I feel safe due to low crime rate.

Looks clean and tidy.

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Something to be done about Durker Roods hotel

Plenty of volunteering opportunities

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I think Meltham is a very accessible village on foot, although I can’t comment on how it is for people with disabilities. I believe there is many routes you can take such as public footpaths or pavements.

Could make the steps up from Morrisons to mean lane more safer. These have been dangerous for years as well as being very dark.

We have a regular bus to town.

Buses to other places not just town should be encouraged and not reduced. The 324 is unreliable the majority of the time and has been for years I do believe this to be due to external factors such as traffic tho.

It is free and convenient to park in the centre of Meltham

The congestion through the centre at the junction is nearly always a nightmare. No one seems to understand how the two roundabouts in the village work. The speed bumps up slathwaite road are enormous and so are the potholes around the village.

Illegal parking seems to be an issue in the village. So does litter in public spaces.

Meltham is surrounded by the beautiful moorlands.

Could provide bins around common footfall walking flutes so litter isn’t an issue hopefully this could also reduce the amount of dog fooling left on the ground.

Is plenty of parks for younger kids or a kick around with a ball.

There is nothing for teenage kids to do. When I was a teenager we had a youth club that was always busy. However this was short lived and shut down - which I believe added to the antisocial behaviour teenagers seem to carry out in the village due to boredom. There is also a serve lack of public toilets in the village

The car parking and road leading to Morrisons is a mess. There is no clubs / activities for teenagers. Schools overcrowded so children are having to go outside of the village. Doctors and dentist seem to be too full as well. With all the new housing developments within the village it would make sense to provide more essential services.

I believe Meltham could have potential to provide a lively atmosphere like near by marsden or slawitwaite. We are mainly consumed by hair salons, barbers shops and takeaways with not much else. I think we need to invest in the village to make it more attractive for visitors.

Housing in Meltham is almost unaffordable for young people. I myself am of the age of moving out of my parental home and would have loved to stay within Meltham where my family live. However, it is not possible due to demand, pricing and lack of properties to rent.

I believe there is a lot of activities for the elderly as well as having multiple different church denominations for worship. The events we have such as the Meltham memories weekend is always busy

The vic pub nearly always has fights breaking out and frequent drug use within it. Teenagers are bored so take up antisocial behaviour as a pastime and have done for years. Although it seems more teenagers are staying in side nowadays. “Melthamers” are not always welcoming to “outsiders” and can often be racist. Durkerroods hotel has so much potential but is left in waste.

Fly tipping around the village is frequent. The state of the roads surrounding Meltham are horrific in places. Drainage are always blocked.

Improving the footfall in Meltham and people spending. Improving facilities for teenagers. And repairing the roads

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We have a bus service

Remove bus stops from centre of village (by chemists and butchers), make them use the bus station instead. What is the point of having a bus station/turnaround and letting them block the main Huddersfield road? It’s dangerous for pedestrians and causes traffic jams.

Car parks are free to use

Lots of green space and parks

Easy access to green space

Put more benches in places where walkers and cyclists pass so that they can enjoy our village and great views

New play equipment in parks

Run some activities in the parks in the holidays for kids eg Forest School

Build more affordable housing instead of massive houses

Seems to be a lot of stuff happening in the village for a wide range of people

Use some of the green space to run forest bathing/ forest school type activities like the ones being run on Wednesdays in the community garden at New Mill

Meltham is a welcoming place.

Sort out Durker Roods hotel, get it forcibly sold, build some houses on the site.

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I shop there

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Greenway, walking areas

Fine if you're in the village, we're Meltham Mills and it's a good walk to the main road to catch a bus into town.

Not sure because it's the bus companies

Availability of parking around the village. Reduced speeds around school is good.

May be worse with parking charges coming in and more street parking.

I love the village and community, I'm involved inthe school and library as a volunteer.

Try and attract more businesses to the village to fill the vacan shops. Will be interesting to see how the new sweet shop does. It's a shame the footfall wasn't there to help Nest stay open.

Parks are great for taking our grandchildren to. Walks are good around the village getting to different scenic areas.

Litter bins

The parks, the wreck and community centre.

There is a reliance on use of social media to promote things going on within the village. Not sure how this could be widened, word of mouth is pretty good but if you are alone and not mixing, it must be hard to know what's going on.

Plenty of services - schools, clubs - football, scouts etc but not sure what there is for pre teens and teens.

More for young people, teens walking round the village.

Plenty of opportunities for volunteering but this could be publicised more. There are loads of companies at Meltham Mills that many people are not aware of. The Crossroads Centre offers guidance for various things. Very good links with Morrisons.

Not sure, attracting different retail outlets. Meltham to many people is a passing through village or folk live here and don't get involved in community.

Different areas in the village are well maintained. Various community activities going on throughout the year to bring people together

Walking around at the weekend we came across houses off Helm Lane that we didn't know were there. Little affordability housing for those starting out.

Community events - a lot of the halls in the village are used by various groups

More info in public places on what is available. There is so much going on and I don't think it is publicised enough.

Community - volunteering, various groups to cover different ages, interests

The village and surrounding areas are well lit and I feel neighbours watch out for one another

Meltham in the Know can be good for reaching out and informing what's going on but can also be very negative. Durker Roods is an ongoing issue that will hopefully be resolved

On the whole the area is clean and well looked after

More bins for litter but know that people will drop litter even if there is a bin there

Doing this survey and the work the parish council do as well as volunteers

Over reliance on social media may be an issue for those who don't use it.

Look at how publicity is shared

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Greenway is well maintained, but that's by volunteers

The ginnel linking the Durker Roods estate to Clarke Lane, and used by children going to Meltham C if E is poorly maintained. The area behind Morrisons, including the steps up towards Station Road is disgusting.

Don't use it, but I understand the buses are often cancelled last minute or rarely run on time

Doesn't matter, I'd only use it as a last resort

Absolutely nothing

Robert Ashton Park has been a wasted opportunity, and councillors involved have not taken justifiable criticism well. Should have got public feedback before ploughing ahead with the "improvements"

We are blessed with where we live

Playground at the Pleasure Grounds was well thought out

As mentioned previously, Robert Ashton Park has been a missed opportunity

Due to ongoing housing development Meltham is poorly equipped moving forwards. OK if you want you hair doing, or a charity shop, but the place dies after lunchtime on a Saturday, unlike other similar sized places nearby eg Slaithwaite, Uppermill etc

The Scout Group is growing at a phenomenal rate as they are fortunate to have a fantastic group of leaders

Community effort to force the sale of Durker Roods hotel to prevent further deterioration of the building, so there is a greater chance it will return to being a focal point for the village, rather than an eyesore.

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We have good parking at the moment

I think when they bring parking charges I to the large car park we are going to see more on street parking which may need to be monitored as people like to park on pavements making this a hazard

The Robert Ashton park is a nice green space but could do with the paths around duck pond and down to Meltham mills maintaining alittle better feels dark with the overhanging trees and this can make you feel uneasy walking through

I wish this was more enclosed as children with special needs have full opportunity to run off and maybe straight onto Huddersfield Road I appreciate that it is giving freedom of exploring but for parents with SEN children can find it hard and feel unable to use the facilities

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General interest in all activities which affect the population of all ages

Most footpaths are kept in good condition and in the main well lit

Lack of access to local buses is an issue particularly in the Thick Hollins area. Theirs is a long walk to either the village or Meltham Mills to catch a bus. With the introduction of car parking charges in the village leaves us more isolated

Free car parking

Scrap parking charges by challenging Kirklees

Plenty of open spaces for walking exploring and playing. 2 excellent play parks in the Meltham Mills area. Green open spaces for football and other team activities throughout the town. Well preserved town hall and Carlisle Institute

Living next to the golf course and easy access to Marsden Moor makes it bury accessible and enjoyable

Couldn’t be better with the easy accessible play parks and recreation grounds including the sports facilities throughout the town

In general well met. But without serviceable transport makes it difficult.

Needs awareness raising for social activities within the town. Lack of dementia and other social activities for people who have special needs. Insufficient social care

Whichever approach it’s taken to the town of Meltham is appealing and attractive with a feeling of large open rural spaces

I feel we have an active and influential parochial town council. Were listened to and action is taken. There’s often open meetings where we can opely listen and be listened too.

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Maintain free car parking

Meltham Sports & Community Centre & Carlisle Institute

Meltham Mercury keeps people informed of Town Council activities and events in the local community.

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I have lived here for twenty years and feel very positive about the place, the people and the community of Meltham.

Frequency of public transport, availability of taxis easy access to major routes.

More enforcement of parking regulations by those who choose to park on pavements and block roads.

Frequent and within easy access.

Free car park! Generally traffic moves freely. Speed bumps have Improved Slathwaite Road. Pedestrian lights have made Huddersfield Road safer.

I know shops need people to be able to park but sometimes parking immediately outside causes problems.

Real efforts to improve village centre, the park, Greenway and the Pleasure Grounds.

Still some areas, steps opposite the Dentists need care and attention. Recognise some in private ownership also need renovating.

Easy access to a variety of spaces for all areas and abilities.

A commitment by more people to caring for them and treating them as stewards not owners.

We are fortunate in the village to have a good range of services available to us.

Many activities for us in which we participate.

I always feel safe here. Perhaps sometimes not everyone shares the same sense of appropriate behaviour when out but that is what living in a community entails.

More open meetings and events to discuss the survey and its findings.

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Ensure people always have their dogs on a lead on public footpaths! I don't walk on some because there is always someone who cannot control their dog(s) and it/ they are not on a lead.

Regular bus service in several directions.

More buses into the Colne Valley e.g. Slaithwaite

Free parking in the village

Take ownership of the car parks - the proposed charges are not fair on the local businesses. Not all business owners live in Meltham or they have something heavy to transport. The exorbitant charges being suggested for a full day will push people to park on the roads.

The street cleaner does a fantastic job, keeping the place looking good. 20mph throughout the village is good.

Easy access to the moors and other lovely walks.

Put a ban on anyone walking their dog that is not on a lead. The other week two dogs jumped up at me and scratched my legs (wearing shorts), the owner's excuse ... 'they*re only puppies,* This happens on a regular occasion.

There a several parks and playgrounds that look reasonable.

Doctors, dentist, etc.,

Plenty of opportunity to volunteer at the charity shops and churches.

Good range of easy affordable homes as well as more expensive.

Build more cheaper homes for young families. Builders are just interested in large houses with large profits.

Don't go out on foot in the dark, some dark corners.

Questions are asked

The questions are too loaded. Kirklees Council wastes money and don't listen. We have asked for the tip hours not to be cut - to no avail. The Councillors have no power unless they are on the cabinet. Cut the number of Councillors and save money.

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324 is unreliable services miss.

The village always clogs up at evening rush hour this is normally caused by the woman with the stables riding her horse at this time with no consideration for anyone else.

the village centre is kept clean

The area where i live never see the street cleaner

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Lots of lovely walking routes.

Actually enforce the speed limits, particularly between Morrisons and the primary school.

I don't use it public transport A

A regular bus to Marsden seems an obvious omission which could be easily remedied.

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I feel strongly about the development of my village

The 324 has started running every 15 mins instead of 20

The early morning bus was pushed back and it greatly effects my ability to get to work

All the new housing plots are priced far too high for any residents to afford, leading to them moving out

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Can't comment as I don't use it.

Pelican crossing is a vast improvement on the zebra crossing outside the Co-op and the one outside Pink elephant is also beneficial.

Still some problems with people parking outside the Co-op/Balti and the Post Office. Would love someone to ban the ridiculously noisy exhausts on cars! I know you can't do this!

We regularly enjoy walks in the lovely countryside. The 'circuit' of the Pleasure Grounds and the Greenway is great for a paved walk. The work done at Robert Ashton park has improved that space.

I'm aware of the ongoing challenges/negotiations around Durker Roods hotel and it would be great if progress could be made with that building.

See previous question plus the volunteers who maintain some of our natural spaces are to be commended.

Another challenge is the pond in Robert Ashton Park but I know people have tried to resolve that many times before.

There are so many groups and clubs in Meltham which support individuals and encourage people to join together. The Crossroads Centre and shop help people who may be struggling financially and the Centre hosts other advice sessions. The links between the churches and the wider community are strengthening and are supported by the Town Council.

Great that shops don't stay empty for long.

Great community spirit.

There is lots to do in Meltham, including smaller groups and wider community events. The Meltham directory is available online and as a physical copy. People seem to recognise the the Crossroads Centre is a good place to find things out. Volunteering brings benefits to the groups and the volunteer.

Not sure what could be done, but there are probably younger adults struggling with loneliness who may not be able to find a group for them.

Feel like I'm repeating myself! There is a lot to be involved in if you wish to. I like the fact that I know so many people in Meltham and don't want to live anywhere else.

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Reduce speed bumps on slaithwaite road

Difficult to move across villages. Buses don't run on time which make it difficult to get to college on time.

No parking charges, for now?

Great walks

Would like a green grocer & DIY shop, more social spaces

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Meltham can be a busy village. Having speeding measures throughout the village would help.

Meltham has alot of history. Investing in the town centre around shop front, planting and the general condition of these buildings would bring in more visitors and business.

Generally the public areas can look tired. Little things like surrounding walls, fencing etc not being maintained can allow the wider improvements/works be overlooked.

I moved to the area approx 3 year ago. Meltham feels very safe from the area of Tameside I moved from

I feel more investment could be put into the general appearance of Meltham, removing those taxi signs!! More infrastructure street furniture, lighting, flowers ect

Additional funding

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Seen it on facebook and would like to contribute.

Street lights are good.

CCTV in Meltham centre at the main junction. Lots of bad driving at this junction endangers pedestrians and cyclists.

Buses into Huddersfield are regular.

Buses to Marsden where train connections to main cities non existent.

Free parking

Not enough free parking spaces and threat of charging.

Some nice buildings.

The church and surrounding areas often have green mold and really need a good clean.

Good doctors facility.

No need to build more houses, Meltham getting bigger and busier is not what locals need or want.

The pubs are still all open and used by the locals, we do not have derelict pubs like many other towns and villages.

Keep the streets safer via CCTV and police presence. I feel less safe as each year goes by as I see many of the shops now run by out of town people that seems to have little customer foot fall, but lots of employees that make me think something untoward is going on, and that feeling has been the downfall for many similar towns.

Public buildings need cleaning and the safety railings at pelican crossing are being used to advertise all sorts.

I’m not sure as only living here 3 years

If no action is taken for 10 years in regards security and policing, the town will become no go zone with bad reputation and locals will move elsewhere and this survey will have been pointless.

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I want to see Meltham continue to develop as a community that meets the differing needs of those who live here

For me there is no issue in getting around Meltham as I’m mobile without needing any additional support. There is definitely so much more traffic. My experience is that the footpaths are good

I’m not sure of the extent to which the traffic calming on Slaithwaite Rd has brought about change. People drive through the gaps separating the two pads. I’m personally very heavily impacted by the noise arising from the speed pad next to our house. Whilst I accept there was consultation, I would never have realised how much traffic noise is generated by trailers and open backed trucks with loose items in them. It is staggeringly intrusive and I’m not sure the extent to which the speed bump actually slows down the traffic. Whilst it was true that the traffic was coming down Slaithwaite Road at speed, the mason area was as it came down to the Travellers Reast area. I would like to see the number of traffic bumps reduced and a proper consultation with residents about the impact of the scheme to see if it needs modification.

Too many buses are cancelled. Bus passes aren’t usable before 9.30?

There is still parking in the village and whi;st charging may have come in, it’s not as onerous as it might have been

I’ve commented on the traffic calming on Slaithwaite Rd which frankly was overkill. I don’t think there’s much we can do much about the sheer amount of cross-Meltham traffic. It’s not the speed of traffic on Slaithwaite Rd - it’s the volume, which then impacts on the T Junction in the centre of the village. Sometimes the wait seems interminable, turning across the traffic down towards Morrisons. Crossing from Greens End Rd often requires a kind driver to stop. But I recognise that traffic lights probably don’t fit the criteria

We should take pride in the fact that the public buildings are fully in use. The imaginative transformation of the Carlile Institute and the use by the Crossroads Project of the Old Town Hall should be praised. From all the criticism of the Park, anyone who came to Picnic in the Park would have seen a community rejoicing in well maintained open space where children and grandchildren could safely play. Given the likely cuts in KMC services we should be proud of it - and keep constantly investing in it. I vcan’t think of a similar large space in such good condition in any of the surrounding towns and villages. The Pleasuregrounds are a delight and a testomony to local volunteers. The graveyards are being maintained by a team from both the local churches and villagers. The bells in the church ring! Broadlands Rec has a relatively new play area - there’s a problem with littter but the imaginative developments of the Sports Centre, and the Skate Ramp are a testimony to the imagination and commitment of local residents as is the little play area at Sunny Heys. The Greenway is so well used and maintained Folly Dolly tho privately owned - which must cause the owners to despair at times - can be spectacular

I’d like to see the Greenway extension towards Netherton be a priority accepting there may be problems with owners and cost. It’s amazing to see how many use the existing Greenway. It would be great to see it go further. I would like to know who owns the woodland at the bottom of Sefton Lane and see what more could be done particularly with the swamp by the bridge + another warning that vehicles can’t cross! I would still like to see the vision of the pathway by the beck realised. I feel that despite the Sports Centre and the new play area, the Broadlands/Copley side of Meltham continues to need investment. KMC own garage land opposite Copley Estate - could this be used for a Play Area?

The Park, the Pleasuregrounds, the Sports Centre and play facility next door, the Greenway, Sunny Heys Play area, the wood at Sefton Lane, access to the Catch and the Moors

Broadlands pitches need upgrading. See my previous comments regarding the Greenway and investing in land near Copley. Continual upgrading of the Park - with increases if necessary in the Precept to fund this. I believe with all the new people moving into Meltham there is increased demand for good quality facilities and space. I recognise there were issues with the recent work but that should not deter further work and improvements

See previous comments. I commend the imaginative way the Carlile is used for plays/comedy/Art Week/

Check what if any KMC owns in the Town - can it be asset transferred and used? Continue working with the Sports Clubs to improve Broadlands and with churches and local businesses to build on Picnic in the Park. What discussions take place with the Churches/Crossroads and the Town Council and local residents about what rental space is available and how best can this use be coordinated

We’re fortunate to have the re-cycling centre still available and this must be fought for! To have the Library/Post Office and the space for rental in the Carlile is a plus. The Crossroads Project is unique in the area and should be celebrated - cheap shop/debt and legal advice/large numbers of community users/food bank. Guides/scouts/Brownies. The Town Council having funds imagination and the ability to work for good. There are so many community groups and a great interface with the local church. Plus excellent local pubs

Social Care is an issue - can anything be set up with volunteers to address the lack of respite care. To what extent can organisations work together to address loneliness - Meltham probably has a significant number, not just of older people - but also younger people working from home - who are lonely. This survey should be started with the local churches to discuss how issues can be addressed together

The businesses that are based at Towndoor or Carlile

I’m not qualified to comment

Reasonable mix of housing - what makes Meltham is the access to the countryside

Shortage of reasonably priced rental property and the cost of new housing is getting and second-hand housing is rising. I understand that Meltham’s met its target for housing in the current plan

There is a good sense of community which draws people to Meltham. Meltham Keep us in the Know Facebook site can help. The schools share information. The Churches have their own Facebook pages. There are community groups at Crossroads and across the Town plus walking groups, dance, the Community Choir and Singing for Health./ The Waggon and Horses is the Community pub and 4th Fiend has developed it’s own community. Gerry’s Coffee is popular plus the Scouts etc. The churches are alive growing and committed to community involvement

May be there is a divide between those who have lived in Meltham for a while and those who have moved here. Probably also a lack of leaders - people like the events/activities but will they commit to lead? How can that be addressed. Loneliness will be an issue. I think there should be a summit bringing together the Schools/GPs/ Police/ Church and Councillors plus residents to discuss what they perceive the needs are and how they can be met. We have significant pockets of deprivation. Could more be done to help struggling parents/families to keep Social Services at bay and promote safe parenting? Crossroads now provides one of the very few remaining free debt/benefits and legal advice clinics. How do we make this centre even better known?

See previous answer as evidence. It seems people believe that Meltham has a stronger community identity than surrounding towns/villages

See previous answers. It remains however predominantly a white British township though this is changing - St James Church has a number of families with African heritage and celebrated with an African meal. And Meltham does have the Africa Fabric Shop! I’m sure there must be Ukrainian families here. Could more be done to find out how we harness the resources the BME community can add to Meltham.

By and large I feel safe

I refer to my previous answer about the need for a summit - what do the heads of our three schools and Honley High think about whether their students feel safe? What do the Police see as issues in the town - what’s our level of crime and suspected drug use?

I still think that it’s reasonably well maintained in part because the Town Council and the voluntary groups working on the Greenway and Pleasuregrounds together with the Churches are very proactive. I’m concerned about the impact that austerity will have on KMC’s duties. It is good that we have a Town Council with funds

The challenge will be austerity decisions of KMC impacting on the maintenance of roads and its other duties. The Town Council needs to fearlesssly increase the precept so that funds are available to fill the gaps the Council leaves and with Crossroads to support local initiatives

The Town Council and the odd good Councillor.

I sense apathy. Some Forum to listen to what local businesses large and small have to say - we now have Cafe Direct based here plus Neal Brothers and the whole of the Towndoor businesses. It was great that heads of local schools contacted Crossroads Foodbank about the needs of specific families at Christmas and the emergency food parcels were available over Summer Holidays. I suspect the heads/GPs/Police know more. How do we listen? How do we respond? There are good local groups - how do we work together

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Plenty of footpaths

Some footpaths are poorly maintained such as the one from Lower Greave down to the windy bank reservoir. The area is also popular with mountainbikers and this is a healthy activity that should be encouraged but NO effort appears to be made by the authorities to provide routes, in fact if anything they appear to be reducing as more and more landowners are erecting signs prohibiting cycling and cycling on footpaths is becoming more actively prohibited generally.

The village hall is now, once again, a welcoming and comfortable space.

Help encourage more classes and activities to use the village hall.

The Village Hall is really our only public building (except the church).

Help encourage more activities in the hall.

Wilshaw has a positive identity with strong history history that has helped shape it. Meltham also has an identity linked to David Brown Tractors however this is weakening every year as the number of people who worked there or remember it is reducing each year. The rapid expansion in housing around the town in my view will also hasten the reduction in this identity.

No more house building.

Additional signage to slow speeding traffic through Wilshaw might help reduce the risk of accidents.

I was surprised to discover that there is a drop in session at Wilshaw Village Hall on Friday, (in three days time) as I had heard nothing about this until I noticed it as I was starting to complete this questionnaire. I am generally well informed about what happens in the village so I would be surprised if this is well attended.

Unfortunately fewer and fewer people appear to be prepared to volunteer and become involved in their local community. I don't know if anything can be done to change this but a more involved/ active local community is probably the key to making most improvements locally. In Wilshaw the Village Hall is the obvious place/ only place where this can be focused. The volunteers there do a good job but could achieve much more with more help.

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Good roads into and out of the village.

Frequent bus service to Huddersfield.

Free parking available.

Streets are OK

Better maintenence of all public buildings and open spaces.

The moors are within walking distance.

Reduce development into the green belt.

Parks are currently usable.

Maintenance.

All amenities close by.

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that the town council are involving Wilshaw

kirklees would like us to be greener, but our busses stop at 5 30 and we do not have one at 3 o'clock as they do the school run, no busses at all on a Sunday

The bus drivers are very helpful (335 and 911)

free car park

SPEED Speed is one of our main issues and i have noticed that over the past 10 years the volume of traffic has greatly increased

our Village Hall looks very inviting what a change

what play ground have you seen it, do you know where it is?

give our children a playground that they can use

SPEED of traffic

take steps to slow the traffic down

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Total dissatisfaction of the way Kirklees is treating Meltham residents by imposing car parking fees, with no information accessible regarding the cost to me the Council Tax payer. I anticipate the setting up and monitoring the system will cost more than revenue gained.

The wild open countryside ,and easy access to it.

Footpaths that are safe enough to walk on , repaired and maintained . Cars parking on footpaths ,electrical bikes and scooters discouraged.

There is a bus service.

Who ever thought of traffic calming on Slaithwaite Road should observe how it is abused with cars ,vans and lorries driving in the middle of the road disregarding oncoming traffic.

The beauty of the surrounding area.

There are Parks and a Sports Centre, but we seem to be a Town of 2 halves, Park or Sports Centre . More information regarding events would be helpful.

Parents could be encouraged to take their offspring to play ,or at least observe what they are doing. Many children are left to play in the street on new housing estates, unsuitable toys are left abandoned in the middle of the road.

The needs of my family are met. This Town works well to provide all the facilities listed.

Publishing a list of all facilities would be welcome, not every household receives a regular copy of Meltham news

I do not know, things are changing

Encouraging new business to set up, monitor the alcohol ,wine bar culture.

There is a mix of old historic ,and modern new housing.

There is little social housing which is affordable. We do seem to have an excess of 5 bedroomed houses on the market, which are not selling at present.

I choose to live here, it is welcoming and safe.

Roads and footpaths are in a poor state of repair, highlighting this to the appropriate authority would be welcome ,but difficult I would think

Support Town Council to encourage Kirklees Council to maintain their responsibility to This Community.

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Cars drive too fast. Broadlands should be 20. Streetlights not always working. Poor maintainance of footpaths

Parking is fine. Traffic can be busy

High street needs a tidy up.

Difficult to get a gp appointment. Not a single nhs dentist nearby.

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Community consultation.

Cars take up too much space on pavements on some roads. Prams and wheelchairs would struggle to get past. That said, we have old narrow roads and people need to be able park near their homes.

Regular buses

Meltham to town bus route does not turn left (towards fire station) at junction so no bus stops (to Huddersfield) that side of town. All buses seem to go to/from the other side of the town.

Meltham needs more variety of shops and cafes. We could make more of our walking routes and attract people in with independent cafes and specialist shops…but which comes first?

Certain shops make Meltham look shabby - Meltham Spice (right in the centre), Munchies, Luigis. Shop fronts (signage and windows) need investment and good design.

I’ve never felt threatened during the day and only once or twice in the evening when walking past pubs with people stood outside…even then, threatened is probably too strong a word.

Let’s find out!

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Greens end Road is a nightmare. Needs sorting. Local town council don't care. Two Valleys should take some responsibility as well

Don't let mektham have a vape shop