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We are fortunate to live in a fine parish in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within the new South Downs National Park. Steep is an active and varied community, including those who work within the village (or nearby), those who commute to work, as well as those who are retired. Agriculture plays an important part in village life; there is some small-scale industry in Steep Marsh; and we have the added advantage of the presence of our beautiful church, a well-regarded primary school and Bedales, one of the country’s leading independent schools. We enjoy the unique backdrop provided by the Ashford Hangers and benefit from a wide range of styles and types of housing within the parish boundary.
However, like all communities, Steep Parish is subject to various pressures for change and has to be prepared to respond positively to these. To help manage any such changes effectively, the Parish Council is sponsoring the development of a Steep Parish Plan. In developing this plan, we want to reflect the views of the whole village in looking at how we might deal with change and in how we might choose to change. Equally, we will also need to focus on what should be protected and preserved.
This exercise only has value if it reflects the views of the people of Steep Parish on the topics and issues that influence their life here. YOUR ideas and opinions are a vital part of the Parish Plan. The list of topics covered in the survey is based on suggestions from the early conversation groups on the Parish Plan which involved a large number of residents across the Parish, as well as from the two exhibitions held in 2010. We are seeking the views of everyone who lives and works in Steep, together with the children and young people who attend school here.
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. If you need any help in completing the form, we will be pleased to assist.
If you have any questions about the survey form, please telephone any of the following