We need your help to provide the evidence that the Alde and Ore Area is highly valued.
We are launching the third of our ten-yearly studies assessing the value and worth of the area to residents, second home owners, visitors, sailing community and wild life. This involves surveys being completed by as many people as possible: the information will be kept anonymous so no individual can be identified.
With the evidence and data that will be collected, we will then be in a good position to help in preparing a strong case for the improvement of the estuary walls in the Lower Estuary and to challenge any policy or planning developments what would be inimical to the well–being of the area and all who enjoy it.
The last study, Alde-Ore Economic Study in 2013/14 (located under publications or accessible here) proved very useful in helping make the case which achieved over £11 million for the upper estuary improvements. It also was used in seeking to make the several energy projects aware of not only the special landscape but also the value to the economy and people’s everyday lives given by this area of outstanding natural beauty. The first study in 2003/4 now provides a base from which to measure how the area has grown, changed or stayed the same and confirms the longstanding features which have always been valued and which attract people to live, work and relax here.
We would therefore urge you to complete this latest survey, so the worth of the area can be updated and new valued features recognised. The results will enable the Association and others who can use the results, to support, defend or make the case for the preservation and protection of the area.
Please can you also ask friends who are not members of the Association, businesses and any visitors you meet to complete the survey. We know the area is loved by people from near and far and we need to have the evidence to prove it.
We also need volunteers to help. We plan to encourage visitors to complete the survey and are looking for volunteers who would be happy to spend half a day in one of the local area carparks or meeting points to interview people or encourage anyone to complete the form. There will be posters with QR codes to hand out and some hard copies of the survey. Of course briefing will be given to volunteers.
Please let us know if you would like to put in a little time to help the survey by emailing us on info@aldeandore.org
The survey runs through out July and August and early responses will be most welcome.
To access the survey please click here.
With many thanks for taking the time to do this.
Alde and Ore Association Trustees