Responses show a high level of dissatisfaction with mobile phone signals and coverage (134 / 128) Certain brands do however have good coverage so it is recommended that residents change their mobile phones to these.

With regards to Broadband coverage, 114 people expressed dissatisfaction, suggesting that many residents may not be aware of its increasing availability in much of the parish. There are however some areas where Broadband is still not available. 111 people complained of poor Radio/ TV reception. Channel 5 is still not available in much of the area. The actual issues should be clarified and then OFCOM should be informed.

207 people who responded have access to computer at home, and of these 182 have access to the internet. Because of the high level of internet access across the parish, it is felt important to continue the STiCKRR website as a vehicle for giving local information. Volunteers will be sought to keep it updated.

Most people were content with the location and collections from post boxes. The majority of people did not want street lighting.

245 people want the churches to stay open, although weekly church attendance is interestingly approximately only one tenth of this. 134 people also wanted the churches to be open for wider use, but some wondered about the appropriateness of this and whether it would compete with the Anne Biddlecombe Hall.

Most people were satisfied with the footpaths in the parish. but 67 expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the grass verges, particularly with regard to litter

Households in the parish can have daily milk and newspaper deliveries but only 29% receive a newspaper and 27% have milk delivered. Weekly deliveries of fish and an organic box are also available but take up is low - fish 16% and 5% organic box. Even the mobile library has only a small take up, with 25 people benefiting, i.e 8.5%. The familiar slogan 'Use it or lose it' comes to mind. It is hoped that improved publicity of these services will increase support for them.

Only 7% residents use public transport to go shopping. 92% of residents use their own cars and 84% go shopping once or twice a week, most of them - 249 - to Blandford whilst 80 shop in Wimborne once or twice a week. The idea of a car sharing scheme received considerable support.
Significant interest was shown in the idea of a community shop (175 people) and a farmers market - 189. It is proposed that these ideas be explored further.

37 people offered to help residents with their shopping whilst 55 offered to help at a Community Shop. These offers of help need to be followed up.

A number of residents expressed interest in using local business services such as house maintenance - 25, gardening - 23, vehicle maintenance - 25. Local gardening services are now regularly included in the Tarrant Times. People appeared not to know that Ashley Wood Car Rescue Service also provides a car maintenance service so this needs to be better publicised.

Recommendations

Promote local services in Tarrant Times and on website
OFCOM to be informed regarding poor Broadband and TV reception
Urge residents to remove their litter and dog mess
Follow up idea of Community Shop / Farmers Market
Follow up interest in car-sharing