Please give your views on the proposed vision plan for  the Southern Bedfordshire Chiltern Arc area by viewing the accompanying vision plan document and then completing this questionnaire.

The vision plan encompasses the countryside contained within the boundary of the parish of Sundon, much of Streatley and small parts of the parishes of Barton, Chalton, Harlington and Toddington and incorporates a unique area of nationally and local historical and wildlife sites.
The Council's Countryside Access Team will be on hand to talk about the proposals at three public events.
Sundon Village Hall on Wednesday, 5 September between 6 and 8:30pm,
Streatley Village Hall on Monday, 17 September between 6 and 8:30pm, and
Barton Library on Tuesday, 18 September between 1:30 and 3:30pm
Q1 Are you a: (Please tick one)
   
Q2 How far do you agree or disagree with the overall vision for the Southern Bedfordshire Chiltern Arc area? (Please tick one)

To enhance the project area by improving access and facilities for visitors now and in the future whilst conserving the diversity of the intrinsically valuable and unique area.  To ensure a robust framework to withstand increased pressure when any development is undertaken.
5 objectives have been identified to deliver the vision for the Southern Bedfordshire Chiltern Arc vision plan.

Biodiversity (section 5.3.1 of the vision plan document)
Q3 How  far do you agree or disagree with the following Biodiversity objectives for the Southern Bedfordshire Chiltern Arc.
           
  Maintain and improve the ecological condition of all sites of biodiversity importance within the area, including Ancient Woodlands and Important Hedgerows          
  Expand, buffer and link those sites to form a connected network capable of sustaining significant habitats and species present in the project area          
  Identify key corridors to be safeguarded in the future          
  Where possible the ecological network should be linked to nearby sites beyond the project area, such as Barton Hills and Galley and Warden Hills.          
  Improve physical and appeal  access to, and involvement in, the conservation of this network          
Q4

Access (section 5.3.2 of the vision plan document)
Q5 How  far do you agree or disagree with the following Access objectives for the Southern Bedfordshire Chiltern Arc.
           
  Provide a well maintained, easy to use, connected network of access routes for walkers, cyclists and horse riders throughout the project area which link to the wider rights of way network          
  Increase routes to provide greater connectivity for all users          
  Provide ‘access for all’ opportunities where possible and appropriate          
  Improve the main village connecting hubs to the project area          
  Improve ease of access from adjacent urban areas and reduce illegal, anti-social access          
  Develop underused sites for appropriate public use          
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Public use and engagement (section 5.3.3 of the vision plan document)
Q7 How  far do you agree or disagree with the following Public use and engagement objectives for the Southern Bedfordshire Chiltern Arc.
           
  Provide well maintained facilities for visitors, sensitive to the rural, undeveloped nature of the area          
  Enhance the range, quality and availability of information relating to the area          
  Promote opportunities for visitors to undertake activities that will benefit their health and well-being          
  Seek the establishment of a “Friends of” group and identify and provide volunteer opportunities          
  Integrate with existing user groups including Keech Hospice          
Q8
Q9 If you would like to be involved in volunteering activity for the conservation of the Southern Bedfordshire Chiltern Arc area or be a part of a user group please leave your contact details. (Please tick all that apply)
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Q11 What type of organised public events would you like to see provided for visitors to the area? (Please tick all that apply)
   
Q12

Landscape and heritage (section 5.3.4 of the vision plan document)
Q13 How  far do you agree or disagree with the following Landscape and heritage objectives for the Southern Bedfordshire Chiltern Arc.
           
  Undertake detailed assessment of the important sites at Upper and Lower Sundon and develop a strategy for their management          
  Increase visitors understanding of the area’s heritage, its value and significance          
  Undertake a visual assessment to identify key views.  Maintain views into and out of the area          
  Enhance links to neighbouring sites, including Greensands Ridge and Galley and Warden Hill          
  Enhance integration between the edges of the project area and the surrounding urban areas, particularly the urban / rural fringe          
  Conserve and reinforce the area’s key landscape features          
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Geodiversity (section 5.3.5 of the vision plan document)
Q15 How  far do you agree or disagree with the following Geodiversity objectives for the Southern Bedfordshire Chiltern Arc.
           
  Promote the importance of the area’s geodiversity and demonstrate the influence it has on all other aspects of the site including biodiversity, landscape and heritage          
  Provide opportunities for the public to better understand the role of the underlying Chalk in the area and the unique scenery it create in Bedfordshire          
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About you
The following information will help us when considering your opinions and to make sure that we're getting the views of all members of the community. The answers will not be used to identify any individual. Our data protection statement is provided at the end of this form.
Q17 Are you: (Please tick one)
 
Q18 What is your age? (Please tick one)
Q19 Do you consider yourself to be disabled? Under the Equality Act 2010 a person is considered to have a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment which has a sustained and long-term adverse effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day to day activities. (Please tick one)
Q20 To which of these groups do you consider you belong? (Please tick one)
   
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Thank you for your views

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