Better Together - A Community Consultation - Page 1 of 3 - Sevenoaks District Council

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Introduction

1. What is your name?

Name

2. What is your email address?

3. What is your age group?

Under 18 18 - 34 35 - 54 55 - 64 65 - 74 75+ over

4. What area of the parish do you live / work in?

(Required) Ash and New Ash Green Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge Cowden and Hever Crockenhill and Well Hill Dunton Green and Riverhead Edenbridge North and East Edenbridge South and West Eynsford Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Fawkham and West Kingsdown Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Hartley and Hodsoll Street Hextable Kemsing Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Otford and Shoreham Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone Seal and Weald Sevenoaks Eastern Sevenoaks Kippington Sevenoaks Northern Sevenoaks Town and St John's Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Swanley St Mary's Swanley White Oak Westerham and Crockham Hill

5. How would you describe your community?

Mainly urban or part of a large town Mainly rural A village or small town A combination of rural and urban

6. How would you describe the demographics of your community?

(Required) Wealthier than the Kent average High levels of deprivation Pockets of deprivation, but a mix of wealthier areas Is close-knit, with high levels of neighbourly / community support Feels confident enough to suggest and fight for change Has high numbers of professionals in the area Has low levels of volunteering but a few active individuals Works well with public authorities to suggest and deliver improvements in the local area

7. How would you describe the strengths of your community? Please select all that apply

Well managed - clean streets, no graffiti, early action to deal with anti-social behaviour Good range of local community services ( schools, Community centres, libraries, GP's, shops etc) Friendly neighbours Plenty of local businesses Great leisure facilities and open spaces ( gyms, parks, playgrounds ) Allotments Wide variety of local groups running activities for different interests ( lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, keep fit classes etc ) People support each other in your neighbourhood

8. In the last 12 months, have you volunteered or undertaken any unpaid work in your local community? Please tick all that apply

(Required) Fundraising or handling money / taken part in sponsored events Leading a group / member of a committee Organising or helping to run an activity or event Befriending or mentoring people Giving advice/information/counselling Secretarial / admin or clerical work Providing transport / driving asstiance Practical help ( helping at a school, or shopping etc ) None of the above

9. As a resident in your local community, are there any activities that you would like to set up and get involved with?

Please outline your ideas

Please outline your ideas...

Activities

10. Would you be interested in setting up or supporting community initiatives or projects in your local area?

Yes No Possibly - if the opportunity was of personal interest or benefit I don't really have the time

11. What if any, do you feel are the potential barriers to volunteering in your community or sharing your skills?

I feel I don't have the time or resources I lack confidence or relevant experience I haven't found the right opportunity, but would be willing to No barriers to volunteering

12. How could we help to develop and support your local community?

Supporting volunteers with developing an action plan for a group or project Supporting volunteers with relevant training or expertise Help you link with other like-minded people to help set up or organise a local group Search and support with funding opportunities to start a new group or activity Other

Other

13. How could your community become a better place to live? Please tick all that apply

(Required) More community events to bring people together Better access to skills development and mentoring opportunities (ie digital skills, cooking, learning) More opportunities to volunteer in the community Community litter picks / upcycling projects to improve the streets Develop a resident time/skills exchange for example gardening, food growing, form filling/ letter writing etc A website to provide information on local groups. activities, events etc Other

Improving your community

14. Would you be interested in free education or training opportunities in your local area?

Yes No

15. If you were able to enrol onto a free education course, what would appeal most to you?

(Required) Academic qualifications One day training courses Digital Skills Training First Aid & Emergency first aid Health, Beauty and holistic courses Personal development Fitness and wellbeing Arts & Crafts Language and communication skills Family learning and health awareness courses None of the above

16. What would be your motivation for attending or enrolling on free training and education courses?

Personal Development Enhance career prospects Improve mental wellbeing Other

motivation for attending courses

17. What other ideas or projects do you feel your community can achieve with additional help from Sevenoaks District Council?

Ideas / Projects