Public Consultation Survey of Open Space, Sport and Recreation

Gedling Borough Council has commissioned Strategic Leisure to find out what you think about the Borough's open spaces, sport and recreation facilities. The results of this research will help to inform our future plans and will be used to support decisions made to improve the service we provide.

Q1

	How often, if at all, do you use or visit any of the following in the Borough of Gedling?
		Parks and gardens Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know
		Natural greenspace e.g. woodlands, nature reserve / wildlife area Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Outdoor sports facilities e.g. playing field, cricket ground Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know
		Amenity Greenspace e.g. areas of open space and mown grass in housing areas Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Play areas for children and young people e.g. play areas, skate park Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know
		Allotments Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Cemeteries and churchyards Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know
		Green corridors e.g. former disused railway line, canal towpath, riverside walk Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know

		School playing fields Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know
		Swimming pools Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Sports halls Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know
		Health and fitness gym Almost Every Day At Least Once a Week About Once a Month Within the Last 6 Month Within the Last Year Never Used Does not Apply/Don't Know

Q2

	If you do visit, what is your normal mode of transport when travelling to each of the following? (Please tick the ONE that makes up the majority of your journey)
		Parks and gardens	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle
			Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Natural greenspace	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle

		Outdoor sports facilities	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle
			Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Amenity greenspace	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle
			Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Play areas for children and young people	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle
			Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Allotments	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle
			Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Cemeteries and churchyards	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle
			Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Green corridors	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle
			Does not Apply/Don't Know

		School playing field	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle
			Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Swimming pools	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle
			Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Sports halls	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle
			Does not Apply/Don't Know

		Health and fitness gym	Walk
			Drive
			Public Transport
			Cycle
			Does not Apply/Don't Know

Q3

	How long does it normally take for you to travel to each of the following nearest your home?
		Park or garden	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

		Natural greenspace	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

		Outdoor sports facility	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

		Amenity greenspace	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

		Play areas for children and young people	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

		Allotment	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

		Cemetery or churchyard	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

		Green corridors	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

		School playing field	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

		Swimming pools	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

		Sports halls	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

		Health and fitness gym	Less than 5 mins
			6-10 mins
			11-20 mins
			21-30 mins
			31-60 mins
			More than 60 mins
			Don't Know

Q4

	Thinking about the facility nearest your home, is the time it takes you to travel there acceptable?
		Parks and gardens Yes No Don't Know
		Natural green space Yes No Don't Know

		Outdoor sports facilities Yes No Don't Know
		Amenity green space Yes No Don't Know

		Play areas for children and young people Yes No Don't Know
		Allotments Yes No Don't Know

		Cemeteries and churchyards Yes No Don't Know
		Green corridors Yes No Don't Know

		School playing fields Yes No Don't Know
		Swimming pools Yes No Don't Know

		Sports halls Yes No Don't Know
		Health and fitness gym Yes No Don't Know

Q5

	What do you think of the QUALITY of the following within the Borough?
		Parks and gardens	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I Don't Use Any

		Natural greenspace	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I don't use any

		Outdoor sports facilities	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I don't use any

		Amenity greenspace	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I don't use any

		Play areas for children and young people	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I don't use any

		Allotments	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I don't use any

		Cemeteries and churchyards	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I don't use any

		Green corridors	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I don't use any

		School playing field	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I don't use any

		Swimming pools	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I don't use any

		Sports halls	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I don't use any

		Health and fitness gym	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			I don't use any

Q6

	Please indicate your reasons for visiting or using open space, sport and recreation facilities in the Borough: (Please tick all that apply)
		To go for a walk / exercise

To relax or think

To meet friends

To walk the dog

To take family

To get some fresh air

Take a shortcut

Guided walks/talks

To lose weight

To participate in sport

To attend events

To see birds or wildlife

To visit the play area

Use of cafe

To eat/drink

Children/family outing

For peace and quiet

Informal games

To improve health/keep fit

To cycle

To watch sport

Visit grave / pay respects

Feed the birds/ducks

Picnic/barbeque

Enjoy entertainment

Other, please specify

Q7

	When considering open space, sport and recreation facilities in the Borough, how would you rate each of the following?
		Standard of cleanliness	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			No Opinion

		Design and overall appearance	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			No Opinion

		Range of visitor facilities	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			No Opinion

		Facilities for children and young people e.g. play areas	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			No Opinion

		Sports facilities	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			No Opinion

		Range of wildlife	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			No Opinion

		How easy the sites are to get around	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			No Opinion

		Choice and range of facility across the Borough	Very Good
			Good
			Average
			Poor
			Very Poor
			No Opinion

Q8

	How much of a problem, if at all, are each of the following in the Borough's open spaces?
		Anti-social behaviour A Very Big Problem   A Fairly Big Problem Not a Very Big Problem Not a Problem at All No Opinion
		Vandalism A Very Big Problem   A Fairly Big Problem Not a Very Big Problem Not a Problem at All No Opinion
		Dog fouling A Very Big Problem   A Fairly Big Problem Not a Very Big Problem Not a Problem at All No Opinion
		Graffiti A Very Big Problem   A Fairly Big Problem Not a Very Big Problem Not a Problem at All No Opinion
		Litter A Very Big Problem   A Fairly Big Problem Not a Very Big Problem Not a Problem at All No Opinion

Q9

	Do you think that there is enough publicly accessible open space in the Borough?
		Please tick one	Yes
			No

If No, please provide further details:

Q10

	Do you think that there is enough indoor sports provision in the Borough? (Please tick only ONE)
		Please tick one	Yes
			No

If No, please provide further details:

Q11

	Is there anything that prevents you from visiting or using open space, sport and recreation provision in the Borough? (Please tick all boxes that apply below)
		Lack of facilities
		Too far away
		Vandalism and graffiti
		Dog fouling
		Age /disability
		Lack of car parking
		Lack of transport to get there
		No one to go with
		Facility availability
		Too many roads to cross
		Concern about my personal safety
		Quality of facilities
		Lack of disabled access /facilities
		Lack of information
		Prefer to visit other provision elsewhere
		Fear of anti-social behaviour
		Limiting long term illness or old age
		Nothing puts me off or prevents me

Other, please state:

Q12

	Please tell us any comments you would like to raise about any specific sites/facilities you often visit in the Borough: (Please comment below)

ABOUT YOU

The following questions are voluntary. Information you provide will be shared with Gedling Borough Council for the purpose of service monitoring and improvement, to enable the Council to respond to specific issues raised. Data will not be used for any other purpose apart from those set out above. Your opinions will not be linked to anything that could identify you.

Q13

	Are you?
		Male
		Female

Q14

	Please state your age
			Under 16
			16-19
			20-24
			25-29
			30-44
			45-59
			60-69
			70+

Q15

	Which of the following best describes your ethnic group?
		White - British		Asian/Asian British - Pakistani
		White - Irish		Asian/Asian British - Bangladeshi
		Other White		Asian/Asian British - Other Asian background
		Mixed British - White and Black Caribbean		Black/Black British - Caribbean
		Mixed British - White and Black African		Black/Black British - African
		Mixed British - White and Asian		Black/Black British - Other Black background
		Mixed British - Other mixed background		Chinese
		Asian/Asian British - Indian		Roma/Gypsy

Other, please specify:

Q16

	Do you consider yourself to be disabled? The Disability Discrimination Act defines disability as: 'A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out day-to-day activities.'
		Yes
		No

Q17

	Please select the first 4/5 letters and numbers of your postcode: (Selecting from the list below):
		NG3 5		NG5 7		NG15 0
		NG3 6		NG5 8		NG15 7
		NG4 1		NG5 9		NG15 8
		NG4 2		NG6 8		NG15 9
		NG4 3		NG12 1		NG18 4
		NG4 4		NG12 2		NG21 0
		NG5 4		NG14 5		NG25 0
		NG5 5		NG14 6
		NG5 6		NG14 7

Other, please state:

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Q19

	Name:

Q20

	Telephone Number:

Q21

	E-mail address:

Thank you on behalf of Gedling Borough Council for taking the time to complete this survey.

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