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4.3 Sports and Leisure
4.3.1 Responses showed that indoor facilities for tennis, badminton, basketball and other indoor
sports and leisure activities would be a good addition to our current sports facilities.
4.3.2 A majority feel there are sufficient outdoor sports facilities within easy reach and that
currently this area does not need more outdoor sports and leisure facilities.
4.3.3 Existing facilities should however be protected and retained for use by the local
community and need to be maintained and developed in line with local needs.
4.3.4 The area could benefit from a new or improved community centre where local residents
could enjoy indoor leisure pursuits and activities.
4.3.5 The development of community meeting places at local centres and provision of more
leisure activity facilities for the older age groups should be encouraged.
4.3.6 We need to look at ways for improving or updating community centres and local meeting
places.
4.4 Wellbeing and Open Spaces
4.4.1 Responses showed a massive support for preserving and protecting open spaces and
enjoyment and appreciation of parks, canal routes and local landscapes.
4.4.2 Open spaces did not need landscaping but could benefit from better care and attention.
4.4.3 Areas of open space are recognised as valuable assets in defining the character of the area
and the City of Milton Keynes and contribute to the wellbeing of residents; they should be
protected against overdevelopment.
4.4.4 Areas which are of attractive landscape, are environmentally important, contribute to
local heritage and the essential character of an area should be recognised as such and
receive appropriate policy protection.
4.4.5 It is important to maintain the existing Conservation Area. Prevent encroachment into the
green belt along the Wolverton Road and retain links to the countryside.
4.4.6 A café or visitor centre along one of our leisure routes might be a good addition.
4.5 Getting Around
4.5.1 People felt getting around was easy and road and redway links to other parts of the City
were good.
4.5.2 Better signage and maintenance along redways and some paths is required to improve
safety and make them feel less threatening.
4.5.3 There are localised issues relating to inappropriate traffic speeds, parking problems
(particularly outside schools), inadequate bus services and estate roads being used as “rat
runs” which were identified.
4.5.4 Measures should be introduced to address problems at recognised traffic related trouble
spots. We need ways to discourage rat runs and speeding through housing areas.
4.5.5 New or proposed developments should be prevented from adding to existing problems
particularly in relation to access routes and transport infrastructure.
4.5.6 Ensure development proposals of whatever nature (residential, retail or commercial) make
adequate provision for off-street parking and comply with Milton Keynes Council Parking
Standards. It is not acceptable for developers to assume that users of any new
development can use existing parking facilities.
4.5.7 Public transport inadequacies at Redhouse Park and Giffard Park need addressing.