Chobham Parish Plan

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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

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AwarenessCollect suggestions

• Emails

Online questionnaire• Youth

• Take to clubs

Report publication

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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