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Hilton Parish Plan THE 'BIG THREE' ISSUES 54. At the end of the questionnaire, people were invited to say what they saw as the three big issues where living in Hilton was concerned. The section was extensively used and a full analysis of the replies is at Annex G. The most prevalent themes were these. Traffic 55. The most frequently mentioned issue was traffic. There is widespread concern about the volume of traffic passing through the village, the impact of heavy commercial vehicles and speeding. 
B1040 Potton Road near the Methodist Chapel
The status quo 56. Many people are worried that continuing development will erode the features of the village that make it a pleasant place in which to live. For example, there is a feeling that ‘in-filling’ destroys the open spaces that the VDS identified as a particularly valued characteristic of Hilton. The overall theme was: 'keep it as it is'. Public transport 57. Many residents would like to see better public transport, especially in the evenings. The environment 58. Protection of the village environment is a priority in the minds of many. Their concerns took many forms, ranging from concerns about flooding and the conservation of wildlife, to the need for a bottle bank. Facilities 59. A significant number of people would like to see better facilities. In particular, many responses highlighted the need to provide more for Hilton's younger population. 
The Cricket Pavilion
Miscellany 60. People raised various other issues under the section titled the 'Big Three Issues'. They included: The adverse effects of travellers' encampments. Parking problems in Church Lane. The possible need to replace the village hall at some time in the future. The lack of a water supply to the allotments.
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