BIMBY Survey

Tell us about you

It has been several years since the Issues and Options consultation, and we are now seeking updated views from a greater number of residents. The following questions focus on the natural, built, social, and financial assets of your community. Your answers will help the Council understand what matters most to you, thereby enabling them to make a local plan that best serves local residents and workers.

Please complete our short survey below to provide your views. Estimated time to complete is five minutes.

STEP 1: Nature and Environment

1) In your opinion, does your area have enough natural spaces? E.g., parks, gardens, country walks, riversides.

2) Are there any natural or public open spaces in your area that should be preserved and protected?

If you answered yes, we would love for you to tell us which area(s)?

3) Are there any natural areas that are in need of restoration to make them better fit the needs of local people?

If answered yes, please specify which area(s)

4) Are you concerned about climate change?

5) What is one thing your community could do to help fight climate change?

6) Please share any other thoughts you may have on the strengths of nature and the environment in your area and/or opportunities for improvement.

Strengths

Areas to improve

STEP 2: Buildings and Transport

1) Can you walk or cycle safely to your local employment, school, or college (if applicable)?

2) Can you walk or cycle to essential shops?

3) To what extent do you agree that your area has good access to public transport?

4) How often take buses or trains?

5) Do you like the appearance of the buildings in your area?

6) Does your area have any buildings you feel are of special importance/heritage value?

If ‘yes’ we’d love to know which ones:

7) Does your area have enough affordable homes?

8) To what extent do you agree that your area has its own sense of identity?

9) To what extent do you agree that the buildings and infrastructure in your area can easily adapt to future needs?

10) To what extent do you agree that the buildings and infrastructure in my area are helping to fight climate change?

11) Please share any other thoughts on the strengths of buildings and transport in your area and/or opportunities for improvement.

Strengths

Areas to Improve

STEP 3: Social

1) Are enough places for you to have fun and socialise?

2) Do you take part in any local activities or clubs?

3) Do you/your family regularly talk to your neighbours?

4) Does anti-social behaviour in your area concern you?

5) Do you want to continue to live in your town/village as you get older?Does anti-social behaviour in your area concern you?

6) Is your community accessible for the elderly and disabled?

7) Do you think your community is diverse in social, age, and ethnic background?

8) To what extent do you agree that you are part of a tight-knit community?

9) To what extent do you agree that the facilities and services in your area meet the local community’s needs?

10) Are there any activities, clubs, and facilities that you would like to have access to?

11) Do you have any thoughts about education and the schools in the area?

12) Do you have any thoughts about the healthcare provision in the area?

13) Please share any other thoughts on the strengths of the social activities and community assets available in your area and/or opportunities for improvement.

Strengths

Areas to improve

STEP 4: Financial

1) Are there enough employment opportunities in your area?

2) Do you feel you have access to the career you want in your area?

3) Do you / could you afford to own your own home?

4) Can you afford to rent your own home?

5) Is there enough affordable space for businesses to rent?

6) Are there enough shops, pubs, and restaurants in your area?

6) To what extend do you agree that the area is a good place to grow a business?

7) Please share any other thoughts on the strengths of your local economy and/or areas for improvement, e.g., shops, employment opportunities, places to go out to eat and drink.

Strengths

Areas to improve

STEP 5: About you

Age

Name

Address

Postcode

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BIMBY Survey

Tell us about you

STEP 1: Nature and Environment

STEP 2: Buildings and Transport

STEP 3: Social

STEP 4: Financial

STEP 5: About you

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