Semilong, Trinity and Racecourse Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire.

What’s happening?

The government has introduced a Localism Act to give residents more of a say in the development of their own area. A key part of this Act is the creation of Neighbourhood Planning that is undertaken by the local community. Once finalised a Neighbourhood Plan will have a legal status and will be used to influence future plans and developments in the area. A number of local residents have set up a Neighbourhood Planning Forum to look at how they can improve the area for all of us in the future. Everyone who lives, works or uses the area within the boundary can contribute to this. You can join in to discuss your ideas and help put this plan together.

What ‘s the next step?

Please complete this questionnaire and tell us what issues are important to you in the future planning and development of our neighbourhood.

How will my information be used?

Your views and the findings from this questionnaire will be used to produce a community vision and a list of objectives which the Neighbourhood Planning Group can look to include in planning policy. When the final plan is produced, approval will be sought by holding a formal referendum organised by the Borough Council.

Please complete this questionnaire, it should not take more than 15 minutes. The questionnaire is anonymous and your answers will be treated in strict confidence. Only the total results for the areas will be made public. All data will be held securely and in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

We would like as many of you as possible to complete and return this as it will be your voice and opinions which will shape the final plan. Just complete as many questions as you can.

Thank you!

If you need a paper copy please contact Jane Birch (Forum Secretary), 01604 402113, [email protected].

SECTION A - ALL ABOUT YOU
This makes sure we have the views of a wide range of people.
- 1) In which Road / Terrace / Avenue / Close do you live/work?
- 2) How many people have this as their address/workplace?
- 3)How many are in each of the following age groups?
  Under 18 18-30 31-50 51-70 Over 70
- 4) How many ?
  Male Female Prefer not to say
- 5) In your household/workplace, how many in each ethnic group?
  White Mixed Asian or Asian British Black or Black British Other ethnic groups
- 6) How long have you personally lived/worked at this address?
- 7) Do you expect to be living/working in this area in 5 years time?
  - Yes
  - No
- 8) Do you or any of your household / workplace participate in any of the following activities in the local area?
  Never Rarely Sometimes Often
  Cycling
  Dog walking/walking
  Jogging
  Park Run
  Football
  Tennis
  Rugby
  Dance/keep fit
  Social clubs
  Playgroups/youth clubs
- Other? Please name
SECTION B - THE AREA AS IT IS NOW
- 9) What do you like about living/working in this area? Please tick.
  - Local shops
  - Near to town centre
  - Access to transport
  - Near green space
  - Access to schools
  - Access to health centres
  - History and heritage
  - Playgrounds
  - River
  - Places of worship
- Other? Please name
- 10) What do most dislike about living/working in this area? Please tick.
  - Poor transport services
  - Condition of roads and pavements
  - Parking
  - Traffic (speed or congestion)
  - Street Lighting
  - Crime and anti social behaviour
  - Lack of police on the streets
  - Fly tipping
  - Litter
  - Dog fouling
  - Poor waste collection
  - Lack of community facilities
  - Lack of sports facilities
- Other? Please name
SECTION C - YOUR IDEAS AND AMBITIONS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREA
- 11) Below are some of the facilities that are thought to be good neighbourhood features. Please mark them in order, 1 for very import, 2 for the next and so on...as many or few as you want.
- Restaurants, cafes, eating places
- Children's play facilities
- Cycling lanes/paths
- Good street lighting
- Safe pavements and pathways
- Community centres
- Recycling facilities
- Schools and Education
- Child Care facilities
- Sports clubs
- Street cleaning
- Traffic calming
- Access to medical and health facilities
- Youth Clubs
- Other? Please name
- 12) In this area what sort of housing do you think will be needed in the future? Mark 1 for highest priority, 2 for next and so on.
- Social Housing
- Starter Homes
- Retirement housing
- Shared ownership
- Eco Homes
- Flats or apartments
- Single person dwelling
- Private houses
- Other? Please name
- 13) If you run a business, how many people do you employ?
- Are your premises large enough for your needs?
  - Yes
  - No
- If No, do you plan to move?
  - Yes
  - No
- 14) If you are part of a sports team or participate in a sporting event, can you say what that is? Are there improvements you would like to see in the local facilities?
- 15) In planning for the future, we should keep the best of what we have. Which local features should be preserved at any cost?
  - The Racecourse and open spaces
  - Historic buildings
  - Places of worship
  - River area
  - Conservation areas
  - Views and vistas
- Other? Please name
- 16) Looking forward 5-10 years what changes would you like to see in the area?
- 17) Finally, is there anything you would like to add to this questionnaire?

If you are completing a paper version of this questionnaire you can return it to the marked box in:

The Co-op, Semilong Road,

Alliston Gardens Community Centre during opening times,

Bosworth College, St George’s Avenue (in the entrance foyer)

The Old Grocer Expresso Coffee Shop in Colwyn Road, open Wednesday – Saturday 9.00-16.00pm, Sunday 9.00-15.00pm.

Racecourse Pavillion (UFO) , 11.00-17.00.

If you add your phone number here…………………………………….you will be entered in a prize draw for complementary tea, coffee and cakes for you and a friend at The Old Grocer Expresso Coffee Shop in Colwyn Road.

THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS!

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often
Cycling
Dog walking/walking
Jogging
Park Run
Football
Tennis
Rugby
Dance/keep fit
Social clubs
Playgroups/youth clubs

Semilong, Trinity and Racecourse Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire.

SECTION A - ALL ABOUT YOU

SECTION B - THE AREA AS IT IS NOW

SECTION C - YOUR IDEAS AND AMBITIONS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREA

11) Below are some of the facilities that are thought to be good neighbourhood features. Please mark them in order, 1 for very import, 2 for the next and so on...as many or few as you want.

12) In this area what sort of housing do you think will be needed in the future? Mark 1 for highest priority, 2 for next and so on.