chobham parish plan
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Chobham Parish Plan. www.ChobQuest.co.uk. The first definitive appraisal of our village since 1086 - The Domesday Book. Activities. Awareness Issues identification Questionnaire generation Distribution & collection Analysis Publication of statistics Develop implementation plan - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Chobham Parish Plan
www.ChobQuest.co.uk
The first definitive appraisal of our village since 1086- The Domesday Book
Activities
AwarenessIssues identificationQuestionnaire generationDistribution & collectionAnalysisPublication of statisticsDevelop implementation planPublish Parish Plan
Working Group
Cross communityArms length from Parish CouncilSpecialist skills
• Marketing • IT skills
Parish dignitariesCore of “doers”
Met fortnightly
Awareness Campaign
Create an Identity• Posters• Stationery• Collection boxes• Cards & beermats
Publicity• Local newspaper• Parish & society magazines• Clubs & societies
Website Exhibition
Building the Questionnaire
Cheltenham & Gloucester College software Involve the community
• Suggestions cards (& beermats!)• Relevant departments (e.g.Transportation)
Involve service providers Include businesses? Keep it simple
• Not too many questions• Not too many comments
Distribution/Collection
ChobQuest ArmyPostcode basedConfidentialityAuto returns
• Collection points
Tracking returns• Software tool
Collect residual forms 68% response rate
www.ChobQuest.co.uk
AwarenessCollect suggestions
• Emails
Online questionnaire• Youth• Take to clubs
Report publication
www.ChobQuest.co.uk
Publication of Results
Headline statistics• 8-page A5 format• Parish Magazine pull-out• Pick-up points• Website
Full statistical report• 20-page A4 format• Website
Debate forums Parish Plan
Sample Results 36% have lived in Chobham more than 25 years 24% because they loved village life 29% are retired 13% work in London 40% think we need affordable housing at least 130 people left Chobham last year 65% depend on a car (5% on public transport) 79% want to see High Street parking restrictions up to 30% experienced crime/threat in last two years 40% use the Post Office at least once a week 45% shop in Woking once a week 700 wanted a fitness centre
Early Uses of Data Traffic
• Parking in the High Street• Danger points
Users for the new Community Centre Reported crime Bank School projects (playground & traffic) Aircraft noise Importance of Woking
Summary
Opportunity to determine, in detail, the needs and aspirations of Chobham Parish community• Importance, preferences and priorities
Develop an Action Plan• Community commitment• Focus effort and resources
Help us to help ourselves Want community service providers to be receptive